Perfect 8g V6 Tranny Swap
Please don't confuse this with the I4. Although the procedure is similar, the V6 is a lot harder to do. I used 2001 V6 Eclipse parts. Thanks to Roman and his shop for the help in install !! And Special Thanks to Larry for doing the Quaife LSD install !!!
There are several things different that were found during this swap :
1. 2000 and below Gs like mine - The Auto ECU does not throw a CEL light for the auto tranny wires. :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00107.JPG
2001 and up does - Requires ECU change and Dealer reprogramming of the Immobilizer. I am swapping mine out to a 2001 Eclipse ECU very soon. The new ECUTek flash looks very promising and looks to be the best way to tune the car.
2. 2000 and below Gs require new axles. The stock passenger side one is too long. The axle mount will not line up. 2001 and up not required. The axle can be seperated in case yours is stuck like mine. You just need the tranny side half of the axle where the mount is. Don't be ghetto and grind the axle. You need those teeth.
3. You definitely need the Manual transmission mount (engine side). This is special order.
4. Everything from a V6 Eclipse works - flywheel, clutch, etc. etc.
5. You don't need a new starter. It fits fine but you DO need the tranny plate that goes in between the engine and the transmission. The starter hole is bigger on the Manual Tranny. :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00065.JPG
6. We initially had a problem engaging to 1st and 2nd and 4th was being thrown out of gear. This was a cable problem. Make sure its tightened and aligned properly both on the engine side and the shifter. :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00106.JPG
7. You need bolts that attach the the clutch to the tranny. I didn't get them from the donor car since I bought new ones. The flywheel bolts came with the fidanza flywheel.
8. You already have the 2 required wires to go into the tranny. Speedo sensor and reverse lights. Everything else is covered up. Only four wires need to be spliced. One was shorted and the other for the reverse lights. Roman did this so I don't remember the colors. It was the easiest part of the install.
9. The LSD makes a world of difference. You just GO!!
This thing is a beast !!!
More Pics :
Tranny ready to go :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00067.JPG
Last time I see your fat ass :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00070.JPG
Goodbye fatso :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00073.JPG
Hello hello :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00074.JPG
Auto tranny out :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00075.JPG
Flywheel installed :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00085.JPG
Clutch installed :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00095.JPG
Tranny installed :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00100.JPG
Good bye slushbox :
http://www.dncontinentalcars.com/pics/mini-DSC00101.JPG
Re: Perfect 8g V6 Tranny Swap
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FrankMB)</div><div class='quotemain'>
1. Â*2000 and below Gs like mine - The Auto ECU does not throw a CEL light for the auto tranny wires. Â*:
2001 and up does - Requires ECU change and Dealer reprogramming of the Immobilizer. Â*I am swapping mine out to a 2001 Eclipse ECU very soon. Â* The new ECUTek flash looks very promising and looks to be the best way to tune the car.
</div>
:?:
I am confused if you have a 2000 why do you need to swap the ecu out, do you mean the 99 G
Re: Perfect 8g V6 Tranny Swap
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dominicano)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FrankMB)</div><div class='quotemain'>
1. Â*2000 and below Gs like mine - The Auto ECU does not throw a CEL light for the auto tranny wires. Â*:
2001 and up does - Requires ECU change and Dealer reprogramming of the Immobilizer. Â*I am swapping mine out to a 2001 Eclipse ECU very soon. Â* The new ECUTek flash looks very promising and looks to be the best way to tune the car.
</div>
:?:
I am confused if you have a 2000 why do you need to swap the ecu out, do you mean the 99 G</div>
99/2000 does not give you a check engine light but you can't tune a galant ecu using ECUFlash. So both frank and me are swaping to eclipse ecus
Re: Perfect 8g V6 Tranny Swap
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GOOSEY2099)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dominicano)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FrankMB)</div><div class='quotemain'>
1. Â*2000 and below Gs like mine - The Auto ECU does not throw a CEL light for the auto tranny wires. Â*:
2001 and up does - Requires ECU change and Dealer reprogramming of the Immobilizer. Â*I am swapping mine out to a 2001 Eclipse ECU very soon. Â* The new ECUTek flash looks very promising and looks to be the best way to tune the car.
</div>
:?:
I am confused if you have a 2000 why do you need to swap the ecu out, do you mean the 99 G</div>
99/2000 does not give you a check engine light but you can't tune a galant ecu using ECUFlash. So both frank and me are swaping to eclipse ecus</div>
gotcha!! for that little psst psstt you guys putting in.