5-Speed Swap Info

[Griffin]

I am subscribed to this now. I want a bad *** 5/6 speed vehicross and still retain TOD.

[Geo114]

Yo,

I'm Brand new to the forum, but this is one of the only things I consider to be flawed about the VX. I have decided that when my Auto Transmission begins to crap out I WILL be replacing it with a manual. Given the surprises that my VX throws at me this could be tomarrow or it could be a year from now. An earlier post stated that the ar-5 could be bolted in. Would I need a new bell housing and/or a TOD adapter if it came from a 1999 Trooper? My goal would be to keep the TOD system.

[Geo114]

Okey dokey. My Vehicross is going in to have the TOD case worked on this wednessday. To do this they're gonna have to drop it out of the truck. While its out I will be taking many pictures of the input. I will also be taking pictures of the back of the transmission.

I have found a shop in topeka willing to do the conversion as long as I've done all the leg work (Finding out if it would actually work, getting parts ect.). My goal would be to keep the TOD and I think the 99-02 trooper trans could be the answer. One question I have though is about the Vehicle Speed Sensor. Is it on the transmission. If it is it could cause some trouble with the conversion. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Griffin]

If this can happen and still retain the TOD a Quafe sequential gearbox will be fitted.

[CoastieCosta567]

it's on the transfercase. If any 1 of you guys pull this off, please post cost, parts list of full done project and labor cost and/or time Please. I'm going to do this mod when my tranny gives and i'm at 142,000 miles right now, so when it gives I'm going to do it.

Okey dokey. My Vehicross is going in to have the TOD case worked on this wednessday. To do this they're gonna have to drop it out of the truck. While its out I will be taking many pictures of the input. I will also be taking pictures of the back of the transmission.

I have found a shop in topeka willing to do the conversion as long as I've done all the leg work (Finding out if it would actually work, getting parts ect.). My goal would be to keep the TOD and I think the 99-02 trooper trans could be the answer. One question I have though is about the Vehicle Speed Sensor. Is it on the transmission. If it is it could cause some trouble with the conversion. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Ascinder]

My trans just blew up yesterday, so I am off to the junkyard this weekend to look for a manual.

[twistedsymphony]

I'm both surprised and thrilled to see this post make it's way back to the top of the pile...

my other project (LS1+6speed into a Nissan 240sx) is woefully behind schedule so it's not likely that my VX will see a stick shift this year since I kind of need it to drive around...

in any case I'd be willing to help out wherever possible to those here who are interested in trying it.

[CoastieCosta567]

My trans just blew up yesterday, so I am off to the junkyard this weekend to look for a manual.

man that blows bro, what milage was your tranny in, cuz i'm scared mine will kick a leg soon, well if your doing the 5 speed swap, i wish you good luck and hope it turns out supa sweet. keep us posted.

[Joe_Black]

Pick up a copy of the Trooper shop manual for the UK models and you'll find a different selection of Aisin 5-speed manuals to choose from, IIRC many are available here. I haven't done squat on hardly any projects since getting laid off last July so this is all from memory. My plan for the Ebony was and still is to put a 3.1L Isuzu diesel in with 5-speed and TOD for stage rally, with the specific idea of using as much OEM off-the-shelf components as possible. I'd love to go sequential with the gearbox, but even if I had a job the $$$ would be prohibitive.

But for those looking to do this definitely get the UK Trooper manual, it's available on eBay in CD format from several sellers just be sure to check the feedback out. I got mine for about $12 shipped and it's a great quality indexed PDF of the factory manuals.