2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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ZERO6
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2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

Post by ZERO6 »

Has any one done this?
I have a 6 speed ready to go.
Need to know if its a direct swap???
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KITT222
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Other people have indeed done it, and as long as it is the C60 6-speed transmission (00-05 Celica GT-S, 03-06 Matrix/Corolla XRS, 03-06 Vibe GT) then it will bolt right up and work with the 5-speed parts. You'll need a new shiftknob, though (for obvious reasons).
ZERO6
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

Post by ZERO6 »

Have you done it?
KITT222 wrote:Other people have indeed done it, and as long as it is the C60 6-speed transmission (00-05 Celica GT-S, 03-06 Matrix/Corolla XRS, 03-06 Vibe GT) then it will bolt right up and work with the 5-speed parts. You'll need a new shiftknob, though (for obvious reasons).
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EricTMah
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Only a direct bolt up if the C60 came from a Corolla XRS, Matrix XRS or Vibe GT. The celica one will work, but you'll need to modify it slightly. MWR sells the kit you'll need to make a Celica one work.

I've swapped a 5speed into my Corolla XRS as a temporary fix in the past. It literally bolts right up.
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ZERO6
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Yes just verified it is from a GT and is the C60 tranny.
So no issues then, correct?
Just the purchase of the shifter
knob..?
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KITT222
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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I have not done it myself (autotragic) but others have. In fact, someone out there swapped from automatic to the C60 6-speed. Anyway, yes, it will bolt right in, and the only thing needing changing will be the shift knob.
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Are you planning on replacing anything else while it's out?

Clutch and flywheel? If yes. You're going to need to get new flywheel bolts. You shouldn't use the ones you're taking out.
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Awesome....good path...but the MPGs may drop a little.
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ZERO6
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

Post by ZERO6 »

If any knows the person that did this, please point them
in my direction..
I have a shop to do the work, but want input on "Do it Yourself".
Pretty much main reason for this thread..


Thanks Matt
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thebarber
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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ive done it

bolts right up
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mntn-biker
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

Post by mntn-biker »

I've done the swap also. During the swap, I replaced:

new flywheel (and ARP bolts) http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/product_ ... cts_id=304
new aftermarket clutch
new front struts (since it was apart anyway)

Here's a "How To" thread but unfortunately, the pics are no longer shown:
viewtopic.php?t=17517
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sideshowalan
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Re: 2003 5 speed to 6 speed swap

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Feels like i drag this link out every few months when this topic comes up.
How-to with pictures, this is a Clutch Job write-up but it shows how to remove/reinstall the trans :
http://wehavescissors.blogspot.com/2009 ... be-or.html
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(Former 2003 5-speed Vibe owner)
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