Lunched 3rd Gear in my R33 GTR

[EVO Cam]

I have just lunched 3rd gear in my box in my R33 GTR....

From what I've read & heard I was under the impression that GTR boxes were quite strong & could handle a fair amoutn of power & "some" abuse...

I "only" have 225rwkw and do not flog my car, quite the contrary, the only place it cops it is the quarter mile (been there twice & done about 8 runs), however I obviously don't know about previous owners...

I would like to know whether there are any other GTR owners with similar experiences & also what sort of power they had when their boxes let go...

Also would it be cheaper for me to simply replace 3rd gear (as the others work) or simply replace the entire box??

If I replace should I look for a series 3 R33 or R34 box or just replace what I have now & hope it doesn't happen again...

Cheers Cam

[Jimbo2000]

33r boxes ARE quite strong but are notoriously known for their 3rd gear shennanigens

[CGB_R32]

Unlucky cam, did the basterd they ***t around with ur front bar do somthang to the trans? if so....get onto them

Michael

[Gav]

Sorry Cam - 3rd gear failure in R33 GTRs is almost considered "textbook".

A second hand gearbox is the cheapest and fastest way to go. Obviously some risk, 'tho.

For a rebuild, parts alone (3rd gear, syncros, bearings etc) will be approaching the cost of a used box without labour. If you want to have a go at it yourself, there's a good thread with photos on rebuilding a box (do a search) and the R32 Service Manual has additional information.

[EVO Cam]

Thanks Gav, I thought as much...

I've already started searching for a replacement....

The series 3 R33 box is different to the series 1 & 2 isn't it? Strengthened or improved or something? Should I be searching for one of these or will a straight replacement of a series 1 or 2 box suffice?

& Michael wouldn't surprise me it seems everything about the car is ****ed..... At least I will have replaced almost everything (except engine internals) that could break on the car now...

Cam

[wreckedhead]

i have 400awkw and dont have a problem with it, mayeb the previous owner killed it, and you were unlucky to strip third, i can have someoen fix it for an excellnt price but i dontk now if your in sydney or not. third gear is the strongest of them all, i have stripped my box when modifing it and its the thickest gear.

[gtr13]

Just Jap sell new 1998 GTR gearboxes for $3200 much better then a second hand box for $1500- $2000 you know nothing about and they are the series 3 boxes with the upgraded syncos .

[LaL]

You should get a TOMEI 6 speed Gbox in it, wont coz LOTS, they are coming down cheap now...

[ferni]

how much are the tomei 6 speeds worth?

[predator]

At least I will have replaced almost everything (except engine internals) that could break on the car now...

Feel for you man must have had a very hard life in japan.

ferni: aftermarket gearboxes are around the $10k mark.

[DoughBoy]

Tomei do 6 speeds? Last I knew they distributed Hollinger boxes.