Nissan 240sx S13 Auto to Manual Swap (5 speed swap)

In this episode I will show you in detail how I did my Auto to Manual trans swap.

[@ajovialyoutubecommenter8691]

Come on guys, drop a "Like". Look at how much trouble this kid went through to record this difficult task for us.

[@richardgentry5589]

WELL MADE. Extremely informative, straight to the point, the music works, and well recorded. But I'll probably still pay for someone else to do it. :(

[@admirkaralic7209]

Although he did the swap, man that's a lot of work and probably more expensive than selling the car and getting a Manual one.

[@rad8078]

*jacks up car on wood blocks **Worries about dirt getting in his eye*

[@syedgilani7108]

great job man seriously. amazing u did this recording.

[@desmondruff]

Glad you said how to get that bearing adapter out. That’s where I am on my 88’ Maxima 5 speed swap. There is hope of getting that bearing adapter out.

[@redskies0004]

Very helpful vid, plan on swapping my auto trans out on my 97 Chevy cavalier Z24 😈🤘🏼

[@mrzeppelin4life]

what about the master cylinder and clutch pedal install :0

[@lukecarnwell3471]

It’s literally all im looking for

[@sayedsaeed3618]

@@lukecarnwell3471 there is another dude replaced his transmission, 2 hour video with a very detailed steps. He explained what you asking for.

[@rashadster]

Thanks, very helpful video. Currently trying to convert my Miata to 5 speed

[@domiracing2156]

Hey did you ever finish it?

[@letsfixthatwithacontrolled9198]

I love this elaborate explanation of this swap, :/

[@SaltSpringGarage]

The job it self took a day, finding the parts took the longest. All together was about 2 month process. S13 has about 3 grand in it due to the fact I bought an rb25det ;)

[@StanceGaming]

what about the clutch pedal

[@dianemarshburn8871]

Thanks for posting this video

[@tomasbannon4510]

nice jack stands!!!

[@techweave2998]

This video was done pretty well

[@siqsteen]

why did u use blocks of wood for ur support? j stands arent that expensive. shits super sketchy

[@weaver4907]

creative

[@RogueBystander]

Great video!

[@vitorfreitasifly]

great job guys !!!

[@BallerGwow]

great vid mate thanks heaps

[@HeRcULesBlasTer]

Planning to rebuild a whole 93 del sol. When you do engine swaps what other thibgs do you need to do? Do you need to tune it on a computer? Or change your ecu? Or can you just start using the car after the swap?

[@martineagful]

hey could you show how you wired the starter?

[@aoh13666]

what all did you do for the slave cylinder.

[@jordynivea]

So awesome. You think you can give me tips on my 1991 civic hatch? It's auto but I want to make it manual

[@daveyjones9604]

So you don't have to buy another driveshaft? What about exhaust on stock ride height? And wiring issues? Did I look over this stuff in the video?

[@EMiiiNeMM]

what about the clutch ?

[@SHAMAN352]

Nice job i'm planing that with mi s13,did you have any issues after puting in manual ?

[@Aidanmanc]

You're holding your car up by wood blocks, that's soo risky

[@anthonychristina5038]

fuck it

[@Heskiskodu]

why do you have to remove the a/t bearing adapter? i made measurements and the gearbox spline will clear it with room to spare

[@christianmoraa7397]

How did you put the clutch and what do you need for it?

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Really want to swap to manual trans for the 99 3000gt soon. Had 2 vehicles already, autos. Sux

[@alexz3692]

I got a 2004 base auto rsx and I want to switch it to a 5 speed manual, is that even possible?

[@Flipperroni]

At 11:01. The speed sensor. Previous owner cut my connector off and the FSM doesn’t have the right colors listed. I need to know which color wires hook up to the speed sensor. If anyone could help that’d be amazing 😊

[@SHAMAN352]

Ok,thx !

[@kaseykahang]

Do you need to step on the clutch to make it start or it just start right up?

[@Earth_By_Board]

i’m scratching my head with the whole dust plate thing aye

[@PI4EVER27]

HOW DID YOU GET THE TRANS OUT OF THE TUNNEL

[@Evomenny]

Do you still use the same auto driveshaft

[@whitewidowz3322]

I bought a 350z automatic tho Bc it was really cheap but now I wanna change the transmission :) wish me luck

[@Sonlyt]

Dookies Daysofff how’d it go? im planning on doing the same

[@Sanicareful]

What are the parts i need to buy? Thanks

[@GameHEADtime]

Can you please show us how you put the clutch pedal for the 240sx i am doing the same swap but i am at that part :DDD Pleas thanks!

[@JJarosze9595]

How much did that job take and how much do you have in the s13 altogether?

[@donxue6898]

Can you please post up a video of you driving your car after the 5 speed swap, i would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[@toonaville02]

So what about a clutch and master cylinder.?

[@Gardozilla]

Thanks

[@cornholiojesse]

how much did it cost you to do all that ??

[@edhoonigan434]

How do you not have over 1000 subs

[@Tmpr23]

Is this a overrall good car cause im gonna see one this week i found for $1200 its Aut - has a/c and radio and paint is ok should i buy it for a first car please help ?

[@danielraddatz4838]

What r the things u need

[@fwijffels]

Does anybody know if this is the exact same for a 200SX with CA18DET?

[@indianajosh96]

What engine did you put in your s13? I'm buying an s13 as well and it's an automatic so I want to covert it to a stick. I plan on putting a rb25 in mine, would I need a specific transmission or jut any manual transmission? Please reply because I'm doing this soon.

[@Nangjelovski]

You need a specific trans for that engine so you can bolt it on

[@shaeden946]

how do you unbolt the other cooling line its way up behind the gearbox do you remove the one cooling line and then drop gearbox and remove the other one

[@Choose4457]

+Shae Den go in through the top where the shifter is inside the car, you should bee able to reach the top of the cooling lines there.

[@biggrizzdrifts1239]

what about the new pedal

[@asianmanfromasia]

is it the same for an s14

[@thegrayhaired1375]

nice post i got all the part for mine just no tools for the swap and i rather not pay....

[@SaltSpringGarage]

Don Xue I would.... if I had an engine in it.

[@ryanslaske7283]

I’m swapping an s13 manual in and s14 and the speed sensor doesn’t just hook up to any connect do I have to do any hard waiting for that or should I just be able to connect it

[@curranpietrzak8553]

The speed sensors are different you'll need a s14 speed sensor

[@JuhJuhJoshh]

FIre ass how to bro nice work! preciate it!

[@juancacoyote9934]

I change my matrix to a manual and the check engine still on and the code said is shift solenoid. what can I do on this case? i din t change the ECU. do I have to?

[@HeavenzBreaker]

juan c Salvat no. go find your auto trans, and plug in whatever wiring went to the solenoid and just tape it somewhere unseen. it will shut your ecu up and you can drive manual freely. yes you have to rip the solenoid off the shifter case on your bell housing

[@walperstyle]

I like your lack of detail on installing the clutch pedal, LOL. Might want to tell people they need a right angle drill.

[@eclipse96]

"as long as you dont go through sand" :O

[@sanantonionolimitrcracing]

Can someone give a list of parts you need to buy to complete it all, like do you have to get a different drive shift

[@Encrypt-]

Burnt Clutch Manual gearbox, Flywheel, Spigot bearing, Clutch pressure plate, driveplate, thrust bearing, clutch fork, Manual tailshaft, Manual gearbox crossmember, Slave and master cylinders for clutch also the hose between them, Clutch pedal and brake pedal, Floor bracket and boot, Interior bracket, boot and gearknob, Longer high tensile bolts.

[@MrThunderman2012]

how long did it take?

[@bada55OG]

How much did this cost you? I wanna do this to mine lol

[@christopherinfante7003]

I have an automatic 2011 civic lx, thinking of doing this. Low mileage btw, is it worth it?

[@ogsmokey187]

Not really. Your car is way newer than these nissans. A swap will be damn near expensive since you have to do lots of electrical work and have a cvt. (possibly doing the whole wiring harness. I spent around 1k on my swap and my accord is a 93. Imagine your car now. Then again, i hand built the transmission, did all the work myself, and did new everything. so if you aren't mechanically enclined, You're going to pay someone lots of cash to do it for you. By no means is it impossible, but by the time your done you'd realize you should've just sold the car and bought one already stick. Sure you can say that about my car, but like i said. I went all out and did brand new everything since these cars are over 20 years old. Was worth it to me. Good luck!

[@lozz0dnb]

Hi mate could you comment the list of everything needed for a manual conversion ? thanks

[@walperstyle]

Clutch, Flywheel, Pilot bushing, right angle drill (bits and such), the correct driveshaft to match the ABS/NON-ABS differential you have, the ability to splice a few wires, clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, the ability to know how to bleed the clutch, different size bellhousing bolts, speed sensor, tranny crossmember and bolts, stick shift, tranny fluid and the tranny itself. Have some fun and do the white bunny setup like I did.(sorry no video, but I got my info from JDS tech DVD's)

[@Mr.Pop0]

I don't know how I feel about installing a 3k engine and transmission in my 2k red 89 s13

[@SaltSpringGarage]

3k?! you could get something better than a ka engine.

[@SkylineR33]

I have an opportunity to purchase a Nissan Silvia with 14k original km into the USA it's in mint condition...only issue is its auto..how much would a shop charge for labor and how much for all parts..I need to know by tomorrow on if it's worth bringing over

[@SaltSpringGarage]

mate, just do all the swaping your self. i was 18 back then with no knowlege of what I was doing. swaps arent that hard. cheers

[@corey4347]

+Drjve Delivering real JDM Vehicles so easy shops are gonna charge you hella.... save that money for silvia mods

[@Slays_Media]

+Aleksei Great video, but could you put a quick list of all necessary parts in the description, please?

[@walperstyle]

Clutch, Flywheel, Pilot bushing, right angle drill (bits and such), the correct driveshaft to match the ABS/NON-ABS differential you have, the ability to splice a few wires, clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, the ability to know how to bleed the clutch, different size bellhousing bolts, speed sensor, tranny crossmember and bolts, stick shift, tranny fluid and the tranny itself. Have some fun and do the white bunny setup like I did. (sorry no video, but I got my info from JDS tech DVD's)

[@red666A]

Should of change rear crank shalf seal because i can start to leak anytime.

[@MultiNutterbutter]

A mechanic told me that if i were to swap my Automatic transmission in my Honda 1999 accord EX i would also have to pay extra to swap out the computer system because their different, but i feel like he is lying to me just so i don't pay less? for a manual transmission... Do you need to swap the computer system if you do swap transmissions?

[@mastekillerKurD]

In some cars yes and others you will have to rewire something's

[@MultiNutterbutter]

:(

[@mastekillerKurD]

MultiNutterbutter google is your friend

[@SaltSpringGarage]

no because i did not wire up the safety for that.

[@aim2617]

How much did it cost total for all the parts? Thinking of possibly switching my 09 Corolla to manual.

[@iDayVids]

Definitely not worth it

[@iDayVids]

unless.... 2zz swap

[@noepulido7051]

Does anyone know that might have done it on a s14 how much it cost to do the swap

[@baloneytips7146]

Noe Pulido i know I'm late to the party but I'm currently doing this to my s14 and its pretty much the same

[@declanosbourne62]

it's a first start learning experience for beginners, but what's the cost to to change from automatic to manual?

[@kraum.]

I know this is late and probably doesn't mean anything to you because you already got your answer, but depending of if you are buying old parts or new parts it can cost anywhere from 300-900ish depending on what you are buying, cheers!

[@declanosbourne62]

OK thank you...

[@danielle193]

Ok. I want to convert my Dodge Intrepid into manual but I dont have a garage just like him. Im suprised he didnt have some kind of rotary lift instead of supporting it by blocks. How did he take his transmissiom out without an engine hoist and put the new one in?

[@SaltSpringGarage]

I used nothing but a scissor jack and a hydrolic jack, all the work was done in the driveway...its not hard.

[@danielle193]

Ok. Thanks. I was just curious how to do it w/o the lifts.

[@SirXyloid]

On a transverse engine it's going to be hard. I don't think there exists a compatible manual transmission for the Intrepid. Even if there was I wouldn't think it's worth to do it on a FWD car. But do as you will.

[@daltonelliott5447]

wow. okay. if you haven't died yet, buy jack stands. scissor jacks aren't meant to sustain the weight of a car for extended periods of time. also, hydraulic jacks will slowly use pressure.

[@SufferDYT]

+Dalton Elliott (NorthTexasExotics) He had it on blocks, did you read the original comment?

[@yurio67897]

I gotta do this to my 240 😫

[@shawnc5947]

more light thats it all good

[@GhostDelta21]

In mother Russia you use wood blocks as jack stands

[@seniorlopez2618]

Does the auto tranny have an Overdrive button? I'm thinking of buying one lol

[@armanimckoy2168]

its_ tristan yes

[@kriztfer1]

did you replace the ecu?

[@SaltSpringGarage]

no I did not, I kept the auto one.

[@Earth_By_Board]

hey man roughly how many hours labour did this take? Trying to get a quote from a mechanic 😂

[@SaltSpringGarage]

Jake Taff ouf.. its been years now. But as I remember if you have everything and its a smooth sailing 4-5days doing it your self.

[@andrewladouceur12]

How much did this cost you/how long did this take you?

[@SaltSpringGarage]

175 for the full 5 speed swap then another 400 for clutch kit.

[@bryantguzman34]

Same process for s14 kouki ?

[@HeavenzBreaker]

***** that's incorrect. kouki is exactly as easy/hard as any 240sx 5 speed swap with one extra step. all you need is a 95-98 5speed. it has a Crank Angle Sensor on it that doesn't come on the 89-93 5 speeds. If that isn't plugged in or is broken, the car throws a CEL. ^ so all you need to do ontop of the swap is.... plug in the sensor... source: 97 240sx auto converted to manual with a 95 5 speed trans and drive shaft.

[@Anthony-fe4oj]

Nice video! But why wouldn't you just buy a 240 5 speed instead of swapping? There's a million of them out there lol

[@OGArrows]

do i need a 5 spd drive shaft and cross member or i can use auto one?>

[@SaltSpringGarage]

5 speed crossmem and drive shaft

[@OGArrows]

+alexrom17 man its hard to find. i been looking all over the internet, if u see can u link me?

[@illmaticer]

+OGArrows you need a manual cross member they're different.

[@illmaticer]

+OGArrows also doesn't matter if it's a manual or auto drive shaft just has to go abs or no abs matching shaft.

[@tayahjade8600]

+illmaticer driveshaft is different between manual & auto. I compared the two with my manual swap and the auto one is slightly shorter. It would only work if it were modified, better off just buying a manual one.

[@SiLvErUnIt911]

Will this work on a S15?

[@HeavenzBreaker]

it will work on ALL cars... just use the correct transmission for the engine.

[@kennedywong9854]

What ecu are running?

[@SaltSpringGarage]

Kennedy Wong it was stock ECU - automatic trans

[@Fehmi100]

thumbs up to song from min 7:45

[@RelentlessCo]

Make this look so easy .. I don’t even know where to start

[@rehlek]

he wouldnt have needed it in this situation because when he swapped it he has no neutral safety switch (what your talking about)

[@SlayerVideos15]

how much in total did you spend to do a 5 speed swap?

[@SaltSpringGarage]

175, plus clutch, fly wheel and pressure plate

[@t1995roger10]

alexrom17 how much time did this take?

[@clutchkickk6835]

Im trying to convert my manual s13 to auto...

[@clutchkickk6835]

I was joking ...... Lol ... Who would??

[@EBoysCustoms]

Hey i want to do a swap to my 95 hardbody what Parts are needed?

[@walperstyle]

should be very similar to the 240sx, google 5 speed swap hardbody, or 240sx and you will find a form that probably has all the information you need. Nico has a list and instructions that go into more detail than this video.

[@sil3nt30]

hardbody pick up truck ?

[@NIFTYDRIFTYPROD]

eduardo valadez hardbody is a d21. it looks like a pathfinder but a truck.

[@HeavenzBreaker]

EBoysCustoms the exact same steps in this video... exact same essential parts list required, only instead of 240 parts, you collect all the hardbody 5 speed parts...

[@jayfreakinamazing]

the inside diameter of the a/t spigot bush is too large

[@KTaylorD]

how did you deal with the ecu?

[@HeavenzBreaker]

***** half wrong... it will not throw a code on 95-98 models... IF you use a 95-98 transmission with an in-tact crank angle sensor on it and plug it in. If you buy a 94-90 5 speed, it doesn't even have the crank angle sensor, so your ecu is left with a hanging plug which not only looks ghetto and retarded, but throws a code by not being able to read the sensor (since there isn't one)

[@MUJT3BA]

Normally you would jump some wires to trick the car into thinking its in neutral as an auto will only start in park or neutral.

[@SaltSpringGarage]

Clutch slipping because it was new and wasn't broken in, that's pretty much it.

[@240guy2]

is that the stock ka motor

[@SaltSpringGarage]

yes, it was stock. Except the intake and exhaust headers.

[@240guy2]

Thanks. I meant like came stock in the car but you still answered Haha

[@gluee8674]

this guy diys

[@7privet_]

#alexrom17 put a turbo sr20det in it

[@bingusbongus3404]

There are thousands upon thousands of 240sx listing, the problem is that 98% of them are auto. And if they are manual, they cost over 10k.

[@ironnuka6986]

Probably because most of the manuals are sitting in someone's yard, garage, or in a junkyard. It's sad, can't really find them from the old grandma's anymore.

[@bingusbongus3404]

Iron Nuka Yeah, try craigslist, they have a ton of manual's listed, and it's actually quite easy to pick one off of a college student that is almost complete stock.

[@shoponline831]

+Iron Nuka first time I was looking for a car I missed out on a few because I couldn't drive manual back then. I learned the skill and was looking for manual cars only and this time I had a hard time finding one. WTF???

[@majorkin19]

An automatic doesn't have a fly wheel it's called a flex plate nice vid tho

[@nathanbrereton8776]

you should have taken off the converter and bring down everything together not last