R32 Gtst Manual Conversion Problems, Help!

[Eazyy]

Hey guys doing a manual conversion on my r32 rb20det. Put the gearbox in and used an s13 crossmember. However when i put the tailshaft on and bolted the centre to the car it (picture 1) seemed to have a gap on the tranny end? Secondly, in the second picture the shifter hole doesn't line up to the centre, is this normal? Cheers for any help.

[GTSBoy]

Shifter is normal. The auto tunnel opening is in a different place than the manual one. The manual boot and all fits on, but tends to put a little pressure backwards on the shifter. I've never had trouble with this on mine after.....I dunno, 13 years?

With the tailshaft gap - be aware that the gearbox is supposed to have a pressed metal (and cad plated) cup pushed into the extension housing that would cover that gap.

[Eazyy]

Legend my friend I Thankyou! Was panicking for a bit haha. Also last question does this dust boot fit up or am I going to need to use a different one?

[GTSBoy]

Provided that's the one that came with the manual tranny, that's the one that I said puts backward pressure onto the shifter. I can't remember if I made it work better by turning it 180° or not. Might be worth a look.

Again, I can't remember if the auto one fits on the manual shifter. Too long ago.

[Eazyy]

no problem mate, might even have to cut the shifter hole a wee bit for a better fitment/feel. Think that issue would be less of an issue if I simply install a short shifter however.

[GTSBoy]

No, don't bother and no, it won't help.