Hi Guys,
I got an R33, RB25DET - the gearbox is whirring in 2nd, 3rd and 5th. Replaced the oil and all that - and its starting to get louder and louder! Ugh! (more $$$)
Here's my plan, help me out here tell me if its a shit idea or not.
1. Buy Good RB20 Gearbox cheap
2. Remove RB25 shagged box
3. Replace with RB20 Box.
4. Fix/Rebuild Gearbox as time/research/money permits.
5. Swap rebuilt RB25 with RB20 box again.
6. Sell RB20 Box cheap
I'm not pushing super-hp yet, but will be around the 350+rwhp after turbo upgrade soon, so the RB20box has to hold the standard 270-280hp that I've got now.
Installation considerations - I got access to workshop/hoist etc. I know the R33 boxes are heavy (like 70kg) so I'll get a few mates in on the deal.
I just need to make sure that EVERYTHING bolts up to the RB20 box, bellhousing, drive shaft, shifter, clutch slave cylinder etc.... Anyone done this before?
Cheers guys
-Kym.