Maineah Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Any one out there ever done a automatic to 5 spd swap? I found a 2wd pickup cheap with a 5 spd so I'll have all parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The one thing I would wonder about is the rear end ratio if its the same both standard/auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoprat Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Any one out there ever done a automatic to 5 spd swap? I found a 2wd pickup cheap with a 5 spd so I'll have all parts. Check the sticky at the top of the page. Probably tell ya something in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Guess I don’t see a sticky or know what I am looking for either. The auto in 3rd gear is direct and the 5 spd is direct in 4th. (1 to 1 ratio) You are right about final drives generally automatics are geared slightly higher because the torque converter acts as a torque amplifier how ever I would think A: it probably is the same for the truck and B: it probably will not matter if it is a little higher. I am trying to weigh the options I’m thinking getting the thing moving is going to make the clutch ware faster then normal and would be a bit more difficult to maneuver at slow speeds (backing up etc.). So do I take great care of the automatic and figure a 100,000 mile overhaul? Or put the 5 spd in because I prefer a stick? It would also give me a broader range of ratios probably better on the hills. I don’t see any real gain in road speed but maybe a slight gain in mileage. So if some one has tried a swap maybe they could give me the pros and cons. I don’t know why I think I need another project but I can buy the pickup so cheap! Oh it also has a SR5 dash with all the gauges too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Where is the sticky or what is it??. I wonder which is the stronger trans (auto or standard) it seems to me that which ever its getting a workout 3/4 to full throttle most of the time mine's a v6 with auto wouldn't mind if the rear was just a tad lower might be able to use OD more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoprat Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 At the top of this forum page ( Engine , trans, suspension..etc.) are three subjects that are pinned. These pins are also called stickies by some.There is one on tranny overhauls, one on engine/tranny swaps, and another one I can't think of the title. The are the first things you see.. I'lll try a link http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/forums/inde...p?showtopic=413 hope it works for ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 At the top of this forum page ( Engine , trans, suspension..etc.) are three subjects that are pinned. These pins are also called stickies by some.There is one on tranny overhauls, one on engine/tranny swaps, and another one I can't think of the title. The are the first things you see.. I'lll try a link http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/forums/inde...p?showtopic=413 hope it works for ya... Thank you I stand enlightened. I was the service manager for a large transmission shop years ago and the write up for the trans overhaul is spot on. Now I know what I read was a sticky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 The nice thing about the Toyota pickup is ever thing is there that I need pedals, fly wheel, all the hyd plumbing, nuts bolts and washers. The floor is all ready plated for either trans the only possible issue I can think of is drive shaft length. I have only owned automatic cars/trucks briefly (and boy I have had a ton of them) so I’m having a hard time adjusting keep looking for the damn pedal! Now all I need is some one to talk me out of it! I should look on the bright side it’s easier to tune the radio with out having to shift gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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