Swapping to JDM 6 speed....help me check my parts list!

[Keyan]

I have a '93. Naturally a 5 speed.

I am doing a JDM 6 speed swap

Currently I have
Built 6 speed. (locker front diff and bell housing brace installed)
6 speed transfer case
6 speed shifter cables


is that all I need?

I dont need the shifter housing for the 6 speed, do I? Its my understanding that they are different part numbers but the late-5 speed ones work.
Also its my understanding I can use the 5 speed driveshaft. yeah?

Thanks.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

you should be good. You'll know if the shifter box isn't going to work if you can't get into reverse.

[Keyan]

well my car is a daily driver so i sure hope it works. :o

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

well my car is a daily driver so i sure hope it works. :o

brave man :)

[Keyan]

anyone else do the swap have some input?

[green-lantern]

Don't you need the rear end? Also I'm pretty sure the plate that goes between the engine and trans is different.

[Keyan]

JDM "MR" gears use the 5 speed rear.

[green-lantern]

Oh, sorry, missed that.

[CoopKill]

Drive shaft?

[Keyan]

fairly certain you can use a 5 speed shaft on a 6 speed transfer case but not the other way around.

[fastbikes76]

fairly certain you can use a 5 speed shaft on a 6 speed transfer case but not the other way around.

Correct,

The 6 speed one is longer so can't be used with a 5speed TC. The difference is minimal and still leaves plenty long enough spline engagement.

Ran a 5 speed DS on my 13t car for years like that.

:)


Sent from my dog n bone

[Keyan]

I'm actually starting to worry about my shifter box. On my 5 speed when I go to put it into reverse it taps the side of the housing. Which means when I install the 6 speed, it's going to have to move over even further to get over to the next gate. Which seems physically impossible. Anyone have any experience with this?

[CoopKill]

I simple cable adjust will cure that.