Manual Conversion?

[IT34SE]

Hey guys and girls,

Looking to do a manual conversion on a R33 Skyline RB25DE. I have a few Q's about this. And BTW, I have gone through about 15-20 pages and can't find it...so I have searched.

1. What gearbox should I go for? RB25DE or RB20DET? Which is more readily available?

2. What parts are need exactly?

3. What is the price of something like this?

I know this may be a common post but for the life of me i cant seem to find much information. Also, If anybody knows of a manual conversion to suit this car/engine combo could you post it up.

Thankyou in advance

Pete

[Eug]

1. doesn't really matter, the rb25de one would have had an easier life.

2. gearbox, ecu, tail shaft, clutch, flywheel, loom, interior fascia, wiring for reverse, master slave cylinder, pedals + custom work to fit them in the cabin and probably a lot more

3. i'd budget about 1-3 grand. depending on what you can obtain second hand and what you want brand new (i.e. clutch, etc).

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...nual+conversion

edit: here's a DIY thread, it's for an R32 but the same concept still applies. try searching around a little more this way you'll have a full understanding of what's involved before you actually undertake the task. that way you can ask yourself if it's really worth it.

cheers

eug

[dori34]

i did a manual conversion to my old 32. cost around $800 all up with parts & labour.

scored the conversion for for real cheap!

you'll need manual gearbox, clutch, flywheel + manual flywheel bolts, manual gb crossmember, clutch master & slave cylinder + lines & bolts, manual brake pedal & clutch pedal, interior shifter surround, manual gearbox wiring loom ( get the reverse lights to work), manual tailshaft. you can ise the auto ECU as i did that on my 32.

if you are in no rush, shop around for the parts & you will save some cash gl with it and let us know how you go.

Edited November 15, 2008 by dori32

[skyla]

The R33 RB25de gear box is the one you want as it's less hassle when it comes to getting the speedo sorted The R32 RB20DET gear box has a mechanical speedo drive (cable) where's the R33 is electric, they can be altered to suit though.