370z auto transmission swap

Jay_BJJ · 05-23-2014, 03:28 PM

hey guys, i have a newbie question.

how hard is to swap a auto trans to manual? some poeple had told me just sell the car and get a manual, however i have friends telling me that "aint that hard to do"

please let me know what you guys think!!!

1slow370 · 05-23-2014, 03:47 PM

well if you don't care about synchro revmatch it won't be as hard, worst part is still going to be wiring and making the bcm happy. expect to spend quite a lot.

N0SL3N · 05-23-2014, 04:17 PM

Megan Journal

Megan did it. He is the one you should ask.

KN21283 · 05-23-2014, 05:23 PM

Sell it or trade it in

Jordo! · 05-23-2014, 06:31 PM

^^^^
This. Unless it's a project car, it is not worth the money or hassle.

Or, learn to love the paddle shifters.

But if you really want a 6MT, your best bet is to trade or sell.

MadChemist · 05-24-2014, 02:22 AM

It can be done but it isn't worth it. As soon as you do an extensive mod like that, resell value of your car is going to take a huge hit.

Megan370z · 05-24-2014, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0SL3N

Megan Journal

Megan did it. He is the one you should ask.

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

^^^^
This. Unless it's a project car, it is not worth the money or hassle.

Or, learn to love the paddle shifters.

But if you really want a 6MT, your best bet is to trade or sell.

SouthArk370Z · 05-24-2014, 08:28 AM

This is one of those "If you have to ask, you can't handle it" questions. As others have mentioned, it's not just a matter of swapping transmissions (difficult for the average DIYer). By the time you buy all the parts needed for the swap, you'd be better off trading for a MT.

MikeMA11 · 05-24-2014, 11:05 AM

I was gonna start a thread on this, im wanting to do a "winter project" in the near future. Stillen SC kit, upgrade all the internals, etc. But can the 7AT handle that much HP? This is why I wanted to do a swap, that way I can build the 6MT to withstand the HP being put out.

Jordo! · 05-24-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMA11

I was gonna start a thread on this, im wanting to do a "winter project" in the near future. Stillen SC kit, upgrade all the internals, etc. But can the 7AT handle that much HP? This is why I wanted to do a swap, that way I can build the 6MT to withstand the HP being put out.

Upgrade the CSC while you are at it... those fail under normal driving conditions.

Jay_BJJ · 05-27-2014, 02:17 PM

thank you all..

Jordo! · 05-27-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMA11

I was gonna start a thread on this, im wanting to do a "winter project" in the near future. Stillen SC kit, upgrade all the internals, etc. But can the 7AT handle that much HP? This is why I wanted to do a swap, that way I can build the 6MT to withstand the HP being put out.

Sorry, I think I misread what you were actually asking:

The answer is, yes to a point, but you may want to have certain components of the trans replaced or upgraded as well as be mindful of what gear you are in when gunning it under boost. I believe there is a whole thread dedicated to this question.

05-23-2014, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jay_BJJ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: huntington Beach, CA Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	370z auto transmission swap hey guys, i have a newbie question. how hard is to swap a auto trans to manual? some poeple had told me just sell the car and get a manual, however i have friends telling me that "aint that hard to do" please let me know what you guys think!!!

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	well if you don't care about synchro revmatch it won't be as hard, worst part is still going to be wiring and making the bcm happy. expect to spend quite a lot. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Megan Journal Megan did it. He is the one you should ask. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \| Last edited by N0SL3N; 05-23-2014 at 04:25 PM.

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KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	Sell it or trade it in Megan370z, Jordo! and DEpointfive0 like this.

05-23-2014, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	^^^^ This. Unless it's a project car, it is not worth the money or hassle. Or, learn to love the paddle shifters. But if you really want a 6MT, your best bet is to trade or sell. Trips, Megan370z, SouthArk370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

05-24-2014, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	It can be done but it isn't worth it. As soon as you do an extensive mod like that, resell value of your car is going to take a huge hit. Megan370z and Jordo! like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	This is one of those "If you have to ask, you can't handle it" questions. As others have mentioned, it's not just a matter of swapping transmissions (difficult for the average DIYer). By the time you buy all the parts needed for the swap, you'd be better off trading for a MT. Trips likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-24-2014, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
MikeMA11 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 11 Drives: 2011 370z Coupe Rep Power: 10	I was gonna start a thread on this, im wanting to do a "winter project" in the near future. Stillen SC kit, upgrade all the internals, etc. But can the 7AT handle that much HP? This is why I wanted to do a swap, that way I can build the 6MT to withstand the HP being put out.

05-27-2014, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jay_BJJ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: huntington Beach, CA Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	thank you all..

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