1994 z-26 5 speed swap
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Beretta1234567
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Re: 1994 z-26 5 speed swap
I do not have parts to sell for the 5 SPD swap, however I do have other parts for sale listed.
But to help you out:
http://www.car-part.com/
That sight, you will want to find a 5 SPD transmission that fits Beretta.
Some advice as I done this before: When you call/visit, check for yourself that the manual transmission is in fact what they listed. and make sure the shift selector has 6 positions: gears 1-5 and then reverse.
At the time, I went to Michigan and there were 2 different people selling a manual trans, one in grand rapids, and one just outside grand rapids. The one in grand rapids had it listed wrong, it was a 4 SPD auto with reverse, and it was off a different car.
Also, when searching you will probably want the one with the "magnetic impulse speed sensor"
Also some transmissions have the bracket for the slave cylinder for the clutch fork and some don't (because they are used), if not you have to check a junk yard for the bracket.
Then, there are 2 different styles of 5 SPD trans for Beretta. The difference? Clutch fork is shorter on the newer ones.
Either one will work, but you might want the newer design as you can still find replacement forks if ever needed. (but they are not being made anymore, just old stock).
I had the older design fork, and I had to fix it, no replacements to find.
Also, make sure it fits your engine, if it is the 6 bolt pattern for the V6 or the 4 cylinder.
I think the 2.8, 3.1, and 2.2 engines all have the same bolt pattern (you have to double check), I believe the quad 4 is different.
Next: Once you find the transmission, you can go to the auto store like advanced auto parts or auto zone and but the Master and slave cylinders.
When you buy the slave cylinder, make sure it is matching the clutch fork and bracket your transmission has.
I forget where the photos are, but my comment/post history you can find these things, I've posted about this before.
When you buy the master cylinder, I recommend you buy the better design. Which one is this? Its made of metal, not plastic. And the piston shaft has a length adjustment and jam nut. And it has a ball/socket pivot on the piston.
This is nice because you can adjust the clutch peddle for your comfort, just make sure your not making this rod to long, because you'll push the clutch in to far and that can be bad.
As far as finding other miscellaneous parts, like the passenger side mount bracket of the transmission to the engine, and other parts I forgot about...
The clutch peddle for that matter as well, you'll have to find a Beretta in a junk yard with one. Usually any year should work, but you should make sure it will.
I also forgot. The hose between the clutch slave and master cylinder, my comment history has info on this as well, summit racing online has the hoses and connectors you can buy.
Also, when I refer to my comment history, either I found out and posted the info, or I commented on a thread asking and someone replied with the info. I might have also posted a tread or two.
There is also photos of clutch forks, bearings, and possibly the clutch disk...
This is my experiences/knowledge. I hope this helps you get started.
Just make sure parts you select the right parts before you buy them and it should all be fine.
As far as the engine/trans/ecm wiring, you'll have to look in the books and find out what to do so the rev limiter and such all is correct.
Backup lights, etc...
I'll set to notify of replies so if you want any help, I can try and help. But I will only suggest options from my point of view.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for your modifications/decisions.
But to help you out:
http://www.car-part.com/
That sight, you will want to find a 5 SPD transmission that fits Beretta.
Some advice as I done this before: When you call/visit, check for yourself that the manual transmission is in fact what they listed. and make sure the shift selector has 6 positions: gears 1-5 and then reverse.
At the time, I went to Michigan and there were 2 different people selling a manual trans, one in grand rapids, and one just outside grand rapids. The one in grand rapids had it listed wrong, it was a 4 SPD auto with reverse, and it was off a different car.
Also, when searching you will probably want the one with the "magnetic impulse speed sensor"
Also some transmissions have the bracket for the slave cylinder for the clutch fork and some don't (because they are used), if not you have to check a junk yard for the bracket.
Then, there are 2 different styles of 5 SPD trans for Beretta. The difference? Clutch fork is shorter on the newer ones.
Either one will work, but you might want the newer design as you can still find replacement forks if ever needed. (but they are not being made anymore, just old stock).
I had the older design fork, and I had to fix it, no replacements to find.
Also, make sure it fits your engine, if it is the 6 bolt pattern for the V6 or the 4 cylinder.
I think the 2.8, 3.1, and 2.2 engines all have the same bolt pattern (you have to double check), I believe the quad 4 is different.
Next: Once you find the transmission, you can go to the auto store like advanced auto parts or auto zone and but the Master and slave cylinders.
When you buy the slave cylinder, make sure it is matching the clutch fork and bracket your transmission has.
I forget where the photos are, but my comment/post history you can find these things, I've posted about this before.
When you buy the master cylinder, I recommend you buy the better design. Which one is this? Its made of metal, not plastic. And the piston shaft has a length adjustment and jam nut. And it has a ball/socket pivot on the piston.
This is nice because you can adjust the clutch peddle for your comfort, just make sure your not making this rod to long, because you'll push the clutch in to far and that can be bad.
As far as finding other miscellaneous parts, like the passenger side mount bracket of the transmission to the engine, and other parts I forgot about...
The clutch peddle for that matter as well, you'll have to find a Beretta in a junk yard with one. Usually any year should work, but you should make sure it will.
I also forgot. The hose between the clutch slave and master cylinder, my comment history has info on this as well, summit racing online has the hoses and connectors you can buy.
Also, when I refer to my comment history, either I found out and posted the info, or I commented on a thread asking and someone replied with the info. I might have also posted a tread or two.
There is also photos of clutch forks, bearings, and possibly the clutch disk...
This is my experiences/knowledge. I hope this helps you get started.
Just make sure parts you select the right parts before you buy them and it should all be fine.
As far as the engine/trans/ecm wiring, you'll have to look in the books and find out what to do so the rev limiter and such all is correct.
Backup lights, etc...
I'll set to notify of replies so if you want any help, I can try and help. But I will only suggest options from my point of view.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for your modifications/decisions.