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Swapping out the 5 speed for a 6 speed this weekend. Anyone have a picture or can describe the shift pattern for the 6 speed? Probably gonna buy an aftermarket shift knob to replace the 5 speed knob.I can pretty much guess the number pattern but uncertain of where the reverse position is:1 up and left2 down and left3 up and middle4 down and middle5 up and right6 down and rightR = ???Thanks - Mike

let me know how this goes, my 5 sp trans is on its way out and I'm also wanting to do the 6sp swap very soon (I can get a 6sp trans for cheaper anyway)IIRC, reverse on the 6 speeds is even more left-er and up

Here is a great how-to link for pulling a trans. This is what I will be using as a guide this weekend.Thx for the info on the shift pattern... http://wehavescissors.blogspot....html

...see page 2-26 in the 2003 Owners Manual located here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1010...REV is all the way LEFT, then FWD/UP.

Quote, originally posted by Old Tele man »...see page 2-26 in the 2003 Owners Manual located here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1010...REV is all the way LEFT, then FWD/UP.Guess I should have checked the manual but most times there is not much useful information in it...Thanks to all for the info!

done your swap yet?I'm still having to do this soon. I found a used 6sp transmission, but don't want to buy it yet until I know it works for sure

Quote, originally posted by Neouka »done your swap yet?I'm still having to do this soon. I found a used 6sp transmission, but don't want to buy it yet until I know it works for sure Have it all torn apart. Just got the flywheel back from having it re-surfaced. Will start putting things back together this week. Not looking forward to stabbing the 6 speed onto the engine. When taking the 5 speed out, things got a little dicey with my floor jack and the cradle I made from 2x4's etc. Definately going to be a 2 person job stabbing the trans onto the engine....