Na R33 Sedan Manual Conversion

[MarcinhoR33]

I have series one R33 sedan non turbo. I want to do a manual conversion. I'm aware of the parts and costs of the conversation but I'm unsure on whether I need to source a sedan manual tail shaft. I'd prefer to put a gtst gearbox in as well. Is there much more involved compared to putting an NA box in? Also is there a difference in between a series one and two box whether it be an NA box or gtst box?

[GTSBoy]

This has to be categorised as a near complete waste of money. You would be so far better off either a) doing nothing to the car at all, or b) selling it and buying a manual one, that it is barely worth answering the questions.

Sure, an NA manual is going to be a bit more fun than an auto one. But neither of them will ever be real fun, nor very desirable. As such, the rather large expense of doing the conversion is best viewed as a money pit.

Having said that, unless you plan to also turbo the car later, then don't bother putting a turbo box in it. If you are planning to turbo it later, then see the first part of this answer and do nothing to this car at all and look for a suitable turbo car when the time comes.

You don't need a sedan manual tailshaft. You only need the front portion of a suitable manual tailshaft. Turbo or NA depending on which box you use.

Putting turbo or NA box in is all pretty much same same. You will probably need a different gearbox crossmember between those two choices. Be aware that where there are diff ratio differences between the car you have and the car the gearbox comes from, that there will probably be a reasonable change to speedo calibration as a result.

All the NA boxes are essentially the same as the RB20DET box. All the (R33) RB25DET boxes are essentially the same. Don't buy an R34 turbo box unless you want some extra hassles (pull clutch, one or two other differences).

Edited July 22, 2013 by GTSBoy

[MarcinhoR33]

I understand what you're saying. I understand the costs involved but I'm not doing it for ridiculous money. I got the car cheap and I have access to the necessary parts for not that much either. I've looked and looked but have never seen/found a non turbo manual sedan even turbo models are rare. Thanks for the rest of your answer though you've cleared up some other questions I had.