5 speed swap thread

killinprixs · May 05, 2008, 12:06:36 PM

i thought barettas were W-bodys... so i pretty much need everything out of a Grand Prix. Also i have a 5 speed sitting at a friends house , how can i identify what it is? Will anything work off the baretta? shifter stuff, intermediate shaft mount, axles... ? Thanks in advance.

TGP Nick · May 05, 2008, 12:08:54 PM

Haha nvm my response didnt really make sense. :laugh: I meant to say on the first page that no a beretta trans will not work in a TGP.

killinprixs · May 05, 2008, 04:57:35 PM

well im sick of these crappy automatics, Turbosedan already said the trans is different so obviously im not going to use it. Ill just rape that 89 white GP and take everything. thanks for help for now im sure ill need more.

patgizz · May 11, 2008, 04:01:20 PM

Quote from: grandprixagain on May 05, 2008, 04:57:35 PM
well im sick of these crappy automatics, Turbosedan already said the trans is different so obviously im not going to use it. Ill just rape that 89 white GP and take everything. thanks for help for now im sure ill need more.

take EVERYTHING you can even if you think you may not need it. make sure to get the simple forgettable things like the console bracket.

you will not regret the manual swap, i just did mine and it is a blast to drive.

bake82 · May 11, 2008, 06:13:44 PM

Quote from: patgizz on May 11, 2008, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: grandprixagain on May 05, 2008, 04:57:35 PM
well im sick of these crappy automatics, Turbosedan already said the trans is different so obviously im not going to use it. Ill just rape that 89 white GP and take everything. thanks for help for now im sure ill need more.

take EVERYTHING you can even if you think you may not need it. make sure to get the simple forgettable things like the console bracket.

you will not regret the manual swap, i just did mine and it is a blast to drive.

Thats REALLY REALY GOOD advice...also don't forget about the rubber gromnet around the shifter cables as they go through the floor board.

but EVERYTHING 5 spd related...take it!

killinprixs · May 12, 2008, 08:45:29 PM

my buddy had this thing sitting around, can anyone identify if it? Im pretty sure its not a 282 and it says 91 GP in marker on the case. If any of you 5 speed guys know what it is, that would be great. thanks

GutlessSupreme · May 12, 2008, 10:18:47 PM

That is definitely not a 282 nor any W-body trans. Could be the Isuzu trans..

GutlessSupreme · May 12, 2008, 10:29:43 PM

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/063783.html#p1

yea, that's the Isuzu trans. Definitely no good behind a turbo 3.1. Could be out of a multitude of cars.. j-body, l, n, a... mount's on the wrong side for a Fiero, so not that. But yea, you don't want it.

killinprixs · May 12, 2008, 10:51:59 PM

thanks a lot man, as soon as i saw the big mount on top i kinda had the feeling it was crap. Im definately getting everything out of this 2.8 5 speed GP , as far as i know it definatly has a 282... thanks for the link thats exactly what ive been looking for...

cobracmdr · May 13, 2008, 12:43:17 PM

Yep Gutless is right it is out of a fiero but can't hold the power of a 3.1 turbo? But I respectfully disagree! There are many guys putting a small block chevy on those things with no problems.

either way a 2.8 5 speed is a 282, my 88 gpse is a 5 speed with a 282. Have fun and don't forget about a retune ;)

Ken

killinprixs · May 13, 2008, 01:02:30 PM

Im not sure if this trans came from a fiero, i dont want it my buddy can keep it for his fiero... it would be more fun than his th125...
Cant wait to retune this car... especially with 10# wastegate... BTW when are you bringing that beast to the track?

GutlessSupreme · May 13, 2008, 04:11:51 PM

Quote from: cobracmdr on May 13, 2008, 12:43:17 PM
Yep Gutless is right it is out of a fiero but can't hold the power of a 3.1 turbo? But I respectfully disagree! There are many guys putting a small block chevy on those things with no problems.

either way a 2.8 5 speed is a 282, my 88 gpse is a 5 speed with a 282. Have fun and don't forget about a retune ;)

Ken

No, I said it wasn't from a Fiero. You may disagree, but so far as I know, few to none are using the Isuzu 5 speed behind small blocks. The Getrag/Muncie 282 yes, but not the Isuzu.

killinprixs · May 13, 2008, 05:50:22 PM

oh well the point is to be safe than sorry, if your going through the trouble, dont use isuzu, the name says it all... haha

cobracmdr · May 14, 2008, 08:08:46 AM

Quote from: GutlessSupreme on May 13, 2008, 04:11:51 PM
Quote from: cobracmdr on May 13, 2008, 12:43:17 PM
Yep Gutless is right it is out of a fiero but can't hold the power of a 3.1 turbo? But I respectfully disagree! There are many guys putting a small block chevy on those things with no problems.

either way a 2.8 5 speed is a 282, my 88 gpse is a 5 speed with a 282. Have fun and don't forget about a retune ;)

Ken

No, I said it wasn't from a Fiero. You may disagree, but so far as I know, few to none are using the Isuzu 5 speed behind small blocks. The Getrag/Muncie 282 yes, but not the Isuzu.

My Bad! Your right no isuzu! I should read better! :laugh:

cobracmdr · May 14, 2008, 08:09:49 AM

Quote from: grandprixagain on May 13, 2008, 01:02:30 PM
Im not sure if this trans came from a fiero, i dont want it my buddy can keep it for his fiero... it would be more fun than his th125...
Cant wait to retune this car... especially with 10# wastegate... BTW when are you bringing that beast to the track?

Hopefully this Friday for the half track. Got my wideband all in and integrated into the ecm/tuner pro. I took today, tomorrow and Friday off from work so I can tune the car.......with Adam's help of course!

Ken