Gtr Gearbox?

[R31Nismoid]

Whats the clutch got to do with the gearsets?

[STOCKGTR]

Whats the clutch got to do with the gearsets?

My comment about Ben's clutch was more a question than a statement, hence the question mark at the end.

[phunky_monkey]

Thats true, but apart fom the strength aspect of the OS gearset, the added respone you get from the closer ratios is awesome.

I've seen a GTR with the trust gearset and that thing got from 1st to 3rd in no time

I would absolutley love to do it for that reason, but could never justify the cost, let alone actually pay for it! If I was going to do it purely for the ratio's I'd probably just put a 4.3 Cusco MZ diff in the car and change it like that as it would be a lot more cost effective.

However, if the costs of breaking boxes constantly became too great, it may actually be a better option, but let's hope it never comes to that...

[R31Nismoid]

Doesnt matter what clutch though... we were talking about the OS gearset?

[STOCKGTR]

Doesnt matter what clutch though... we were talking about the OS gearset?

Nah it doesn't matter what clutch you use with the gearset, but since I am after both clutch and synchros/gearset thought I'd ad the comment about Ben's clutch. Especially because there seems to be a little secrecy about it

I'm with you dane. I'd love to get the gearset but don't think it'll happen

[phunky_monkey]

Someone give us some cash

Please...

[Leewah]

As far as I know, the following people are using the OS Giken Cross Mission gearset:

LeeWah

Ben (RPM GTR)

Emre

I think Frank may also be using one but that's only what I've heard.

It's an awesome box. It been out dragging with me at full power (600+awkw) and not missed a beat.

If you treat the box right, it'll hold for sure.

BTW, don't trust the Trust boxes. Ben has smashed a number of gears in previous Trust boxes before he moved to the OS. Since the change, he hasn't busted any gears to the best of my knowledge.

Well worth the investment IMO.

I've heard mixed reports on the OS Giken Leewah... so you're a fan?? And it's still holding up well??

I was considering one for my car, but don't want to fork out 4k+ and have it break on me...

[ylwgtr2]

Doesnt matter what clutch though... we were talking about the OS gearset?

its my understanding that the clutch will play a part to the life of a gearbox...eg an unsprug clutch will "shock" the gearbox where as a sprug one will dampen the drive

[R31Nismoid]

hrm... i know the solid centre ones is reasonably common knowledge to stay away from.

other than that though... interesting troy

[Scotsman]

its my understanding that the clutch will play a part to the life of a gearbox...eg an unsprug clutch will "shock" the gearbox where as a sprug one will dampen the drive

I would definatly agree with that.

Plus driving style/events types will play a major factor.