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I have just bought my first skyline its a 40th anniversary GTST auto i want to increase power to 300kw at the wheels

I have been told the auto cant handle 300kw .How much should this cost to put a manual box in including the box and labour?

Also is there an honest tuner in Sydney who can increase the power and swap the boxes.I keep hearing their are not

any honest tuners in Sydney

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Yes, well, that's why I asked. Because it means you have to pay for all of it.

Gearbag is $1k upwards. If you strike it lucky you may get a flywheel and clutch in the same deal. If not, then you're up for anywhere from $200 to $1200 for a second hand stock setup to a new lightweight flywheel and strong clutch.

You need a tailshaft. Could cost you a hundred or 2.

You need a gearbox crossmember. Could be anything from $20.

Need a clutch pedal and pedalbox. And clutch master. And clutch pipe/hoses. Could be a few hundred.

Could be a lot less if you buy a whole manual conversion from someone. You see them advertised for up to $2k. Whether they sell for that is another thing.

You need the engine-gearbox side wiring loom.

It will take a proper mechanic most of a day to get the old out and the new in and get the clutch bled and adjusted, gearbox filled with oil and test driven. That will cost whatever he wants to charge for that much time.

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Thanks for the reply i have been quoted $3500 that includes refurbished gearbox and brand new clutch drive in drive out.

I am just trying to get a ball park figure so i am not taken for a ride.

The place that quoted me seems to really know their shit

So i think it should be a good job

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Hi mate, you will end up with a lot betterand cheaper result by just selling your car and buying a manual. There are plenty of manual r33 gtst to choose from.

^^ exactly. . i tried auto to manual with a bluebird that i had, total PITA! just get a manual 33

$3500 sounds too cheap for the swap

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^^ exactly. . i tried auto to manual with a bluebird that i had, total PITA! just get a manual 33

$3500 sounds too cheap for the swap

thanks for the advice i have decided to stay with the auto and have it strengthened +put a shift kit in.

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