RS5F32A Trans (99 SE-L) into 00+ P11 Questions
OK, I know this is not a common swap, but I have my reasons.
I want to move the RS5F70V in my P11 into my turbo NX eventually. I read the P11/B15 into B13 thread and know I should be fine swapping in that direction. Just need to use the shift rod, stabilizer bar, and stabilizer bar mount from the P11 and I should be good.
My issue comes up with what to do with my P11 in the mean time. Ideally, I would like to find a B15 LSD trans to swap into the P11. Just as strong as the P11 trans, better gearing for N/A, and a straight drop in swap if I understand correctly. These transmissions are extremely hard to come by here in Hawaii though.
As such, I am weighing another option. I have a friend with a 99 B14 SE-L (RS5F32A) trans/axles/shift rod/stabilizer bar that I could get for SUPER cheap(~$150-ish for everything). Being from an SE-L, the trans has the bolt holes to mount a top mount trans mount just like a 99 P11 does. Different trans mount than the 00+ P11, yes, but getting a different mount is no trouble. I understand the 32A is weaker/non-LSD/etc., but this will be in a daily driver with MAYBE 150whp and will only be temporary to hold me over (indefinitely) until I can locate or save up for a B15 LSD trans. Oh and no race days or anything. Just driving around the island.
So my question is this: is this a feasible swap with the equipment that I listed above (the SE-L equipment)? Or would I need additional equipment? SE-L crossmember, perhaps?
The only issue I can think of (besides converting the SE-L trans to hydraulic) would be the stabilizer bar mounting on the 32A. I am not sure how I would get the SE-L stabilizer bar to mount up, as the 70V stabilizer bolts to the trans and I don't think the 32A trans has provisions for that. If I could get the SE-L crossmember and mounts as well, would that work? Does the shift stabilizer on a 99 P11 mount up to the motor mount like a B13/B14, or does it mount up to the trans like a 00+ P11?
It would definitely be easier to do a B15 trans right off the bat, and especially if I could find one local, otherwise I am looking at a ~$200 for everything for a 32A into my P11 vs. ~$850 to have a just a B15 70V shipped to me from the mainland, not even counting the shift rods and such. That's a pretty big difference for me.
Anyways, please let me know what you think everybody! Thanks in advance!
Branden
aka hawaiiaNX
I want to move the RS5F70V in my P11 into my turbo NX eventually. I read the P11/B15 into B13 thread and know I should be fine swapping in that direction. Just need to use the shift rod, stabilizer bar, and stabilizer bar mount from the P11 and I should be good.
My issue comes up with what to do with my P11 in the mean time. Ideally, I would like to find a B15 LSD trans to swap into the P11. Just as strong as the P11 trans, better gearing for N/A, and a straight drop in swap if I understand correctly. These transmissions are extremely hard to come by here in Hawaii though.
As such, I am weighing another option. I have a friend with a 99 B14 SE-L (RS5F32A) trans/axles/shift rod/stabilizer bar that I could get for SUPER cheap(~$150-ish for everything). Being from an SE-L, the trans has the bolt holes to mount a top mount trans mount just like a 99 P11 does. Different trans mount than the 00+ P11, yes, but getting a different mount is no trouble. I understand the 32A is weaker/non-LSD/etc., but this will be in a daily driver with MAYBE 150whp and will only be temporary to hold me over (indefinitely) until I can locate or save up for a B15 LSD trans. Oh and no race days or anything. Just driving around the island.
So my question is this: is this a feasible swap with the equipment that I listed above (the SE-L equipment)? Or would I need additional equipment? SE-L crossmember, perhaps?
The only issue I can think of (besides converting the SE-L trans to hydraulic) would be the stabilizer bar mounting on the 32A. I am not sure how I would get the SE-L stabilizer bar to mount up, as the 70V stabilizer bolts to the trans and I don't think the 32A trans has provisions for that. If I could get the SE-L crossmember and mounts as well, would that work? Does the shift stabilizer on a 99 P11 mount up to the motor mount like a B13/B14, or does it mount up to the trans like a 00+ P11?
It would definitely be easier to do a B15 trans right off the bat, and especially if I could find one local, otherwise I am looking at a ~$200 for everything for a 32A into my P11 vs. ~$850 to have a just a B15 70V shipped to me from the mainland, not even counting the shift rods and such. That's a pretty big difference for me.
Anyways, please let me know what you think everybody! Thanks in advance!
Branden
aka hawaiiaNX
Last edited by hawaiiaNX
on 2016-03-22
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