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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 11:35 PM
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hey ive got a 96 XJ auto trans is on its way out. so i picked up a 6 speed out of a 05 LJ cheap. Anything i need to know about the swap. read its pretty much the same as a 5 speed swap. will i need to change the CPS or will it work on the 6 speed? Do i need to get a 5 speed computer or is that just for the the 97 and newer xjs?? thanks...
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:54 AM
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Did you check the bell housing bolt patterns?
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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This is largely uncharted territory as far as I know.

I'd pick up a used auto trans for $200 and sell the six speed for a profit.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Did you check the bell housing bolt patterns?

The trans is off a 4L should bolt up.
Can't be that hard todo.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
This is largely uncharted territory as far as I know.


I'd pick up a used auto trans for $200 and sell the six speed for a profit.
What fun is that.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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The problem with the 6 speeds are the crank shaft position sensors...some have cut into the bell housing to make it work...
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Originally Posted by redfox103
What fun is that.
Why don't you just do it and be a pioneer? Do a build thread documenting how easy it is.

We're waiting.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Why don't you just do it and be a pioneer? Do a build thread documenting how easy it is.

We're waiting.
theres other threads on other pages, not that hard. they say you can used the CPS from the 6 speed just rewire it. and you have to change the TPS and rewire the NSS to the new clutch master. im gonna do it next month will let ya know how it turns out. the flywheel and clutch are the same as a 5 speed and lots of people swap those.
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