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got a quote from nizzpro in ashmore on the gold coast for a 32 box is $550 and $800 fitted and for the 33 box 1600 over 2000 to fit. just wondering if the upgrade is worth it i am running around 250-300hp atw. cheers jonno

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i've been told that after around 220rwkw and hard driving, the RB20 box will deteriorate. i never really listen to hearsay about mechanical parts and their strengths, because every car is different.

2 friends of mine (between 150-180rwkw) drive their cars like they're stolen. constant race changes, snapping gears and clutch kicks. their gear boxes have become very very noisy and it sounds almost like they're going to lose a gear any time soon.

i run 210rwkw at the moment, and i drive sane. my box is free of noises and engages all the gears properly.

the RB25DET gearbox is definitely a worthy upgrade if you're going to drive hard, but i'd say just drive till it breaks then worry about replacing or upgrading.

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the story goes i got a cheap r32 off a mate cauz he was gonna get locked up if he caught driving i again. the gear box was thrashed but he said it still did third gear burnouts but i need to replace the box. i am not gonna lie i am gonna give it a bit as i get my licence back in 4 weeks after a 27 month suspention i am keen as to burn some rubber. so i just want to know if anyone out there has had a simular problem of a weak box and if anyone has put the r33 box in the r32 and the results. any help on this would be great cheers, jonno

If you plan to thrash it then putting another 32 box in might be cheaper but you will destroy it pretty easy as they are the weakest skyline box.

I would upgrade to the 33 box. Bigger and stronger and less chance of you breaking it again.

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