VT_Maverick's 5 Speed Swap

[eternal21]

Just be careful to never leave you VX in gear! Can you imagine remotely starting a VX that's in 4Lo with 1st gear engaged? Doh! That would be spectacular!

Just to be clear, if I said fuel rails I misspoke. I was speaking of the 5 spd tranny fuel lines.

I've had MT vehicles for 20 yrs now, never had that happen ONCE. Thanks for jinxing me *lol*

And I went back and checked, you said "fuel lines" not fuel "rails", so my bad on that one. Yeah, found out that the fuel lines of an auto won't fit, and I had to hose clamp the new lines, just like you mentioned.

[eternal21]

I believe its supposed to be the manual version.

I've collected all the info I can find on components at my VXWiki. I'm eventually going to piece this together.

Your wiki says that it has to be an OEM clutch setup. I have an Exedy clutch setup in my 5MT and it works just fine. Just an FYI there are other feasible options available.

[Knigh7s]

Good to know of other options. Would you have any more information (i.e. part#, etc.) on that Exedy clutch?

Your wiki says that it has to be an OEM clutch setup. I have an Exedy clutch setup in my 5MT and it works just fine. Just an FYI there are other feasible options available.

[eternal21]

Good to know of other options. Would you have any more information (i.e. part#, etc.) on that Exedy clutch?

I would!

Since it came out of a Trooper, I'd assume it is this one:

http://www.carid.com/1998-isuzu-troo...m-7955070.html I see it on eBay for $500 and cheaper, so I would *def* search for a better price.

When I purchased the used Trooper, the orig. owner advised that the clutch job had been done w/in 4-5 months, so I didn't replace it. I did, however, replace the t/o bearing and pilot bearing, which come in the aforementioned kit.

I used a NSK Pilot Bearing (P/N W0133-1631634)
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...3-1631634.html

and I also replaced the throwout (release) bearing with a Sachs unit (P/N W0133-1608860).
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...3-1608860.html

The above-referenced site has the least expensive price for the Sach's unit. Every other place I checked was north of $100. They got both parts to me w/in 2 days, as well.

[Knigh7s]

Awesome! I'll add this info to the Wiki! Good to know we have more options than just (expensive) OEM parts.

I would!

Since it came out of a Trooper, I'd assume it is this one:

http://www.carid.com/1998-isuzu-troo...m-7955070.html I see it on eBay for $500 and cheaper, so I would *def* search for a better price.

When I purchased the used Trooper, the orig. owner advised that the clutch job had been done w/in 4-5 months, so I didn't replace it. I did, however, replace the t/o bearing and pilot bearing, which come in the aforementioned kit.

I used a NSK Pilot Bearing (P/N W0133-1631634)
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...3-1631634.html

and I also replaced the throwout (release) bearing with a Sachs unit (P/N W0133-1608860).
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...3-1608860.html

The above-referenced site has the least expensive price for the Sach's unit. Every other place I checked was north of $100. They got both parts to me w/in 2 days, as well.

Also, Just a note to anyone that is interested in adding/updating info on the wiki, it is open to anyone. But to keep it clean, you will have to sign up for an account (like any other major wiki) to add/edit/update.

[Asouljah]

just did a swap and my truck wont start. starter cranks no spark no fuel.. used an ecm from a 98 trooper salvaged

[bartmanS4]

Not a lot to go on here. I'd check connectors and fuses. Is the fuel pump running? can you try your original ECM for troubleshooting?

[Buffy]

Did you plug the security computer back in? I know it is a simple answer but there are two small black boxes you remove to get to the pedals. One controls the gear selector lights in the dash and the other is the security system. If you forgot to install that one your ignition is dead. Now there are two wires that you can jump that bypasses the whole box and it can be discarded but you won't be able to use a key fob.

[Asouljah]

yes they are plugged in, no fuel pump no injector pulse no spark neither pcm works.. i thought it was alarm programmed remote to it no change.. the mil or check engine light doesn't come on.

[Asouljah]

no codes get rpms so i dont think its the crank sensor sever of the b+ feeds at the harness to the pcm have no pwer fuses check out good
snow is melting and i didnt drive my baby. last year didnt drive it because of auto tranny replaced it twice. so thought the 5 speed would give me some satisfaction. lol

[eternal21]

K, trying to make sense of your last post, but having a hard time. Can you please adjust it a bit?

[Asouljah]

no diagnostic codes. scanner shows rpms when cranking so dont think its the crank sensor. several of the outputs and the inputs at the pcm dont have the battery voltage as they should. the fuses check out good.

[eternal21]

several of the outputs and the inputs at the pcm dont have the battery voltage as they should.

K. Did you already swap the Trooper ECM w/the OEM VX ECM to see if that portion of the problem corrects itself?

[Asouljah]

yes, same situation both computers. how do i bypass the alarm? i suspected that i may have reset the alarm because in the process of isolating the correct wires for the reverse gears and engaging the starter i ran power to the connector at the gear selector. that was the last time i heard the fuel pump come on. subsequently i had to replace a fuse at the drivers door window. what two wires would enable me to bypass that black box and is it reverseable?

[LittleBeast]

I will be doing this swap this summer, if I can get all the parts together in the next few weeks. Any help would be much appreciated. The only part I am unclear on is the wiring. Anyone have a great source, or search engine for finding a '99 manual Trooper?