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    my auto to 5spd project

    Sup fellas, ladies...As some of you may know i have a 93 se auto. Been debating on doing this for some time and finally looks like its gonna happen, im not just doing a 5speed swap, im doing a wire tuck, 120k maintenance and painting the engine/tranny, i just finished my parts list. Today i disconnected most of my plugs, removed intake, battery, and most of my front end (bumper, headlights, fender) dont have any pics yet but i will start working on her again on sunday. Hoping to get some of the CT guys to come down and give me a hand tearing it out and ill handle the rest (free lunch to whoever helps and a free auto tranny)

    Pics coming soon


    Originally posted by Uncle Willey
    When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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    I just got done doing the 5 speed swap not long ago. Just remember its a picky piece of machinery and cheaping out on that swap wont be a fun battle and cause many problems down the road. And also make sure that you have a good clutch and flywheel. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON ANYTHING!!! You WILL regret it. That means new slave and master cylinders, and all the stuff thats hard to get to and that can break you will want to replace. A nice set of ESP mounts will do you right as well. If you want the ultimate 5 speed swap, you will need about $1200. Thats how much I spent total on everything because I done it right the first time but I also bought a stage one clutch and act streetlite. You must take notes of your wire tuck and alot of pictures for us to admire your handy work.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Shag Wagon View Post
      I just got done doing the 5 speed swap not long ago. Just remember its a picky piece of machinery and cheaping out on that swap wont be a fun battle and cause many problems down the road. And also make sure that you have a good clutch and flywheel. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON ANYTHING!!! You WILL regret it. That means new slave and master cylinders, and all the stuff thats hard to get to and that can break you will want to replace. A nice set of ESP mounts will do you right as well. If you want the ultimate 5 speed swap, you will need about $1200. Thats how much I spent total on everything because I done it right the first time but I also bought a stage one clutch and act streetlite. You must take notes of your wire tuck and alot of pictures for us to admire your handy work.
      Well so far i havent cheaped out, got new slave, master, did get a ebay timing kit thats prob only cheap stuff i got, i got esp mounts coming in one week, bought new axel, still gotta get clutch and flywheel, buddy of mine gave me a stock kit but i think im gonna go wit 11lb findaza and exedy clutch so far on parts i have about $700 and still gotta get clutch and flywheel plus fluids and spark plugs, spark plug wires so thats like another $400 so give or take ill be spending about as much as you did or little more


      Originally posted by Uncle Willey
      When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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        #4
        Well the ACT streetlite is an awesome flywheel. You can get it off ebay for $225 and the exedy stage 1 is 225. The flywheel is a 13 pounder and its pretty decent. I have heard a couple of bad things about fidanza but it looks like people on here havent had any problems. The only thing you wont be able to do is pull a trailer like you want because of the lack of inertia. But that act pulls the wagon around like it aint no thing and you dont have to wind the piss out of it to get it going.

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          Originally posted by Shag Wagon View Post
          Well the ACT streetlite is an awesome flywheel. You can get it off ebay for $225 and the exedy stage 1 is 225. The flywheel is a 13 pounder and its pretty decent. I have heard a couple of bad things about fidanza but it looks like people on here havent had any problems. The only thing you wont be able to do is pull a trailer like you want because of the lack of inertia. But that act pulls the wagon around like it aint no thing and you dont have to wind the piss out of it to get it going.
          hm well i want something that feels close to stock but wit little more power/grip?


          Originally posted by Uncle Willey
          When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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            #6
            good stuff son...make sure you take alot of pictures.
            before, after, and everything in between. good luck,
            and don't rush it. take your time, make sure to clean everything while
            you have things out.

            later.

            :Back In Business...

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              #7
              Originally posted by JaberCB7 View Post
              hm well i want something that feels close to stock but wit little more power/grip?
              Yea that setup I have has plenty enough grip.

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                #8
                almost ready to take out the motor. just need to take axels off and some of the air hoses on the intake and i can start taking the engine out, still havent gotten my esp mounts but the 6th week of fabrication ends next week so sometime then ill hear from ESP. Also stiill need clutch anf flywheel (had stock but gonna get a new kit) im startng to hear that fidanza flywheels arent good...not sure what to do as everyone has their own taste


                Originally posted by Uncle Willey
                When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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                  #9
                  Don't forget to post pics u been waiting for this

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by 92accordkidd View Post
                    Don't forget to post pics u been waiting for this
                    i will, took a few pics on brother's cam and on my fathers but they took em back before i could upload em. prob tomorrow ill get some up


                    Originally posted by Uncle Willey
                    When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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                      #11
                      Yea man im telling you just get the act streetlite and exedy stage 1. You will probably NEVER have to worry about that setup breaking unless you are hell on cars. I have alot of hill climbing ability and its so light that its a bitch to drive. Plus the stage 1 grips hard but isnt hard on the leg and wont bust slave cylinders. Its worth every single penny.

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                        #12
                        Here is a few pics of what ive done so far, ive actually done little more than you see in the photos, took power steering, alt off and header







                        Originally posted by Uncle Willey
                        When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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                          #13
                          Is it me or do you have orange connectors all over the place???

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Shag Wagon View Post
                            Is it me or do you have orange connectors all over the place???
                            yep, think those are abs connectors, just noticed i took alot more than it looks in the picture. also took fuse box, dizzy and stater


                            Originally posted by Uncle Willey
                            When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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                              #15
                              Well then, it may be high time to add abs delete to your list of things to do.

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