Another 5spd swap!
11-29-13, 11:14 AM
#46
The way I understand is models without TRAC, ABS controls all four wheels. Models with TRAC, ABS controls the front wheels while the TRAC controls the rear wheels. The piece you removed was the pump/accumulator for the TRAC. You still have the TRAC butterfly valve in the throttle body which is easy to remove, and a few relays, if you want it all out. If you look at your ABS module, there should be two pieces, one with lines running to the front brakes, and one with lines running to the rear. The one with lines running to the rear is a part of TRAC.
I have to say though if you want to change the characteristics of the car as drastically as changing to a manual transmission, might as well remove the ABS and TRAC. It's really not that much to remove and real simple to bypass with tee fittings. I've had to panic brake a few times, once in snow. It was real easy to keep the car under control. From what other people would have told me about cars, before I got this one, I would have never thought a big fat heavy car would feel so predictable without all kinds of driver assists.
Were you able to get the clutch pedal in without removing the dash board?
I have to say though if you want to change the characteristics of the car as drastically as changing to a manual transmission, might as well remove the ABS and TRAC. It's really not that much to remove and real simple to bypass with tee fittings. I've had to panic brake a few times, once in snow. It was real easy to keep the car under control. From what other people would have told me about cars, before I got this one, I would have never thought a big fat heavy car would feel so predictable without all kinds of driver assists.
Were you able to get the clutch pedal in without removing the dash board?
12-08-13, 04:28 PM
#50
Update:
Ok so I got my swap kit and everything is starting to move along. I also picked up a set of headers for the car so I'm installing those at the same time. I will tell you right now that removing the old manifolds is a big PITA! If I ever have to do this again I will most likely just pull the motor out.
My plan was to have the KA trans bolted in this weekend but those darn manifolds took way longer than expected. Hopefully the trans will go in sometime this week in my spare time.
I cut the old collectors off the headers and bought some ball/cup style ones so I dont have to worry about gaskets for them and I will have less clearance issues with the adapter plate.
I saw what nismo4life did with replacing the starter bolts with smaller ones and a nut on the back, but for now I just shaved mine down. I'll pray that the starter doesnt go out anytime soon....
My next step is to "knife" the starter gear and install the adapter plate and clutch/pressure plate. Then I'll install the headers before installing the new trans. I'm hoping by next weekend I will have the trans in and just be waiting on the driveshaft.
Ok so I got my swap kit and everything is starting to move along. I also picked up a set of headers for the car so I'm installing those at the same time. I will tell you right now that removing the old manifolds is a big PITA! If I ever have to do this again I will most likely just pull the motor out.
My plan was to have the KA trans bolted in this weekend but those darn manifolds took way longer than expected. Hopefully the trans will go in sometime this week in my spare time.
I cut the old collectors off the headers and bought some ball/cup style ones so I dont have to worry about gaskets for them and I will have less clearance issues with the adapter plate.
I saw what nismo4life did with replacing the starter bolts with smaller ones and a nut on the back, but for now I just shaved mine down. I'll pray that the starter doesnt go out anytime soon....
My next step is to "knife" the starter gear and install the adapter plate and clutch/pressure plate. Then I'll install the headers before installing the new trans. I'm hoping by next weekend I will have the trans in and just be waiting on the driveshaft.
12-08-13, 04:34 PM
#51
Here's a couple pictures of the back of the motor. You can see how little sapce there is on the driver side to remove the manifold. I dont recommend pulling them with the motor in the car. Your hands will hate you! lol. Oh, and I also got a new rear main seal, so I'll swap that out before I install flywheel.
12-10-13, 04:18 PM
#58
Update :
I got the collectors welded onto the headers today, and did a test fit. Everything looks like it will fit good and clear what I need it to. I'll be installing them for the last time tomorrow after I pick up a fresh set of manifold gaskets for them.
I also got the adapter plate, flywheel and clutch bolted on. I'm waiting on some plug pig tails for the speed sensor and neutral switch before I install the trans. They should be here Thursday or Friday. So hopefully with any luck I'll have the trans mounted this weekend.
After it's mounted the only things left will be the driveshaft and the clutch line. I also need to modify the shifter.
I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel!
I got the collectors welded onto the headers today, and did a test fit. Everything looks like it will fit good and clear what I need it to. I'll be installing them for the last time tomorrow after I pick up a fresh set of manifold gaskets for them.
I also got the adapter plate, flywheel and clutch bolted on. I'm waiting on some plug pig tails for the speed sensor and neutral switch before I install the trans. They should be here Thursday or Friday. So hopefully with any luck I'll have the trans mounted this weekend.
After it's mounted the only things left will be the driveshaft and the clutch line. I also need to modify the shifter.
I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel!
12-11-13, 06:09 AM
#60
ugh i hate you!!! this is so not fair..and you make it look so freaking easy
