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Yes we do complete installed 5 speed conversions and No we do not sell complete bolt-in kits. Anyone that will sell a complete bolt-in kit with a ready made driveshaft does not have a clue about 2002's and will cause you untold amounts of grief. Almost every one of these cars we do is different as far as driveshaft length goes. If the car has ever been hit, had a crossmember replaced or the Diff swapped, the driveshaft length will be altered. We will not make a driveshaft until we have a hard measurement on the vehicle with the trans and diff in place. A 1/8" mistake will cause the car to have chronic flex disc problems and driveline vibrations. For that reason we supply all the components needed to do the conversion but we need a measurement before we do a driveshaft.
It Is not that difficult a process to convert to 5 speed but it takes a fair amount of time and effort, not to mention money. The accepted method and what we do when we do them in-house is use a 1982 320I overdrive transmission. We usually use a 3.90:1 Limited slip diff. with this gearbox to give the best combination of freeway cruising and around town acceleration. If you want to know what it feels like as far as freeway rpm goes find a 320is and take it for a test drive. The other option is to leave the stock 3.64:1 gears or a 3.64:1 Limited Slip. This is great if you do mostly highway driving and low gear acceleration is of no great concern. The other way this gear combo works well is if you make lots of HP ( Turbo car or 160+hp ) and can pull the big gear on the freeway.
Here is a sample of 5th gear speeds @ 3000 rpm with a few popular tire combos vs. the 4 speed.
| 5 speed | 4 speed | |
| 3.90 and 205-60-13 | 63 mph | 52 mph |
| 3.90 and 195-50-15 | 63 mph | 52 mph |
| 3.64 and 205-60-13 | 68 mph | 56 mph |
| 3.90 and 195-60-14 | 65 mph | 53 mph |
| 3.90 and 185-70-13 | 65 mph | 53 mph |
| 3.64 and 195-60-14 | 69 mph | 57 mph |
We always use good used 5 speed transmissions and Limited Slip Diffs. We can rebuild them but is expensive and not really worth it. All our good used gearboxes and diffs have a 90 day warranty and should give you years of good service. Rebuilding charges are in addition to the cost of a good used unit.
The limited slip diffs are all short nose 320I units and come with re-drilled axle flanges and axle spacers. This eliminates the need to change CV joints and keeps from overextending your stock CV's. They are shipped dry and include a tube of Posi. Additive.
All transmissions are shipped dry. We recommend filling before putting them in the car.
Order of operation for 5 speed conversion:
Example. Flange to flange = 63.5" Driveshaft length needs to be 62.0"
Complete Installed
5 Speed Conversions:
Good Used 5
speed trans with new seals
New Shift Linkage. All bushings, selector rod, knuckle, shift tower mounts,
etc.
Shortend shift tower and mounts
New X-Member and Heavy Duty Trans mount
New Slave cylinder
New Steel Braided clutch line
New Clutch assembly
Flywheel Surfaced
Driveshaft shortened with new Flex Disc, Center Support Bearing and Replaceable
U-Joints
Driveshaft high Speed Balanced
$1980 Installed.
Contact us for an
appointment or with any questions
2002 5 speed Conversion and Limited Slip Components.
| Complete Clutch Kit for 5 Speed with 215mm Clutch | $229.00 | Buy Now |
| Complete Clutch Kit for 5 Speed with 228mm Clutch | $279.00 | Buy Now |
| Bolt in 5 Speed crossmember | $110.00 | Buy Now |
| Proper 4 point location bolts through floor. Includes Heavy Duty Trans Mount. | ||
| Heavy Duty Trans mount replacement or for use with 4 speed | $19.00 | Buy Now |
| Good Used 5 Speed Transmission | Call for Current Price | |
| Good Used 3.90 or 3.64 Limited Slip Differential (25%) with Redrilled Axels and Spacers for bolt-in to 2002. We can also Rebuild and Ugrade these units to 40% LSD and triple clutches. | Call for Current Price | |
| Upgrade to Complete Rebuild and Install 3rd clutch in LSD. Add to price of used diff. | $995.00 | Buy Now |
| Steel Braided Clutch Slave Line for 5 speed conversion | $50.00 | Buy Now |
| Complete 5 Speed shifter Linkage shortened and ready to bolt on. Includes complete new shifter linkage and mounting plate. | $375.00 | Buy Now |
| Ugrade to "Short Shifter" kit. Add to above price | $60.00 | Buy Now |
| Flex Disc 8 Bolt | $49 | Buy Now |
| Flex Disc 6 Bolt | $49 | Buy Now |
| Center Support Bearing for Driveshaft | $39 | Buy Now |
| Clutch Slave Cylinder for 5 Speed | $49 | Buy Now |
| Clutch Master Cylinder for 4 speed or 5 speed | $129 | Buy Now |