1k for complete 5 speed swap... good deal?

clean96GST · 11-05-2009, 06:53 PM

So I found a guy in Miami that sells complete 5 speed swaps for 1k flat... and about 150 for shipping. It comes with everything needed, and mine would be coming off a donor car with about 110k miles. What do you guys think? I've had my eye open for FWD tranny's around here and there aren't that easy to come by, and when you do they aren't cheap. I'm mainly concerned about the miles I guess and how well the tranny/clutch will hold up.

Either way I can't fuggin wait for this 5 speed.

gofer · 11-05-2009, 08:06 PM

i can't tell you if the complete M/T swap setup your getting is worth $1000 for obvious reasons... i can tell you that i did the AWD swap when i did my M/T swap as well and for the OEM parts i paid $2000 for everything. if you plan on tracking your car the condition of the clutch/flywheel shouldn't be of concern since heres your chance to put in an ACT 2600 and a lightened flywheel.
first things first don't let him get by with EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A M/T SWAP as a list. make the guy send you a LIST of line items because i guarantee youll find out the hardway it wasn't everything when you can't get your starter to bolt up right because he didn't send you the M/T spacer or different flywheel bolts etc. etc. etc. get an itemized list from the seller and post it up on this thread... ill keep an eye out for it and we'll see if its "everything" for $1k.

clean96GST · 11-07-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gofer

i can't tell you if the complete M/T swap setup your getting is worth $1000 for obvious reasons... i can tell you that i did the AWD swap when i did my M/T swap as well and for the OEM parts i paid $2000 for everything. if you plan on tracking your car the condition of the clutch/flywheel shouldn't be of concern since heres your chance to put in an ACT 2600 and a lightened flywheel.
first things first don't let him get by with EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A M/T SWAP as a list. make the guy send you a LIST of line items because i guarantee youll find out the hardway it wasn't everything when you can't get your starter to bolt up right because he didn't send you the M/T spacer or different flywheel bolts etc. etc. etc. get an itemized list from the seller and post it up on this thread... ill keep an eye out for it and we'll see if its "everything" for $1k.

Thank you, I'll be sure to keep you updated.

clean96GST · 11-14-2009, 03:07 AM

Ok so he sent me the list and here is what it is:

manual transmission , clutch , 7 bolt pressure plate, engine plate , slave cylinder, master cylinder, clutch pedal,shifter linkage , shifter , shifter boot , shifter knob.

Which seems short new front axles, clutch line, and a motor mount?
I also read you need a new starter, is that true?