ironmcl Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 r33 rb25 gearbox refurb recomendations Hey guys, After discovering I need a new clutch after 6 races at roll racing I have decided I misewell get the box fixed too while its out. Currently it crunches going into 4th due to those 3 clips popping off which were found in an oil change. Anyone had any personal experience or advice on who to go to in NSW SYDNEY? So far contacted the following with prices: -Award diff and gearbox seven hills (awaiting call back) -Smithfield diff and gearbox - $990 -Gearbox express in ingleburn - 1450 Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruvyouskyrine Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Award diff and gearbox is an SAU favourite. Personally I have never used them but you always see people taking stuff there from this forum and everyone seems happy. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7835811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy32 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Award Diff and Gear are spoken quite well about here. I've not had a gearbox rebuilt, however the turnaround and advice with my Nismo diff they put together for me was fantastic. They are great on the phone too, give them a bell in the morning Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7835818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 cheers guys, ive tried calling award diff and gear and left a message. Probably hear back from them soon if not give them another buzz. So far everyone I've talked to has recommended the same. Do you guys happen to know if they do a gearbox pickup/drop off service? Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7835829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Am going with award all sorted 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruvyouskyrine Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 What are they charging to rebuild the box? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 @iruvyouskyrine hey mate they charged me the following: $1100 for standard rebuild (box out of car and delivered to them) - this includes bearings, seals, gaskets, needle rollers, thrust, washers, circlips. They will inspect once open and give me a full quote before commencing any works such as gears, shafts or hard parts as they put it. Have read multiple threads stating the strength of a good condition rb25 box is fantastic. I wonder however if its worth upgrading anything else while its open. Currently only have 330rkw but with next turbo setup and cams should be looking at about 450ish. Anyone have advice or suggestions? Box isnt going in for a couple of weeks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Check out better centre plate e.g. OS Giken Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 cheers mate i will look into the centre plate tonight Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruvyouskyrine Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 That sounds pretty reasonable to be honest. Not really sure what else you can do to strengthen it mate, I have heard talk of the OS billet centre pages before but nothing definitive. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 yeah not a bad price at all considering these days its at least 1200 or so to buy a second hand box with issues off FB Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekin Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Amayama.com sells new rb25 gearbox for $2100 + postage. Could potentially land a new box in Australia for under $3kRecondition service usually checks internals and if all good seals it back up. At least with a new box from Nissan all gears/syncros are brand new.Food for thought... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
admS15 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Rekin said: Amayama.com sells new rb25 gearbox for $2100 + postage. Could potentially land a new box in Australia for under $3k Recondition service usually checks internals and if all good seals it back up. At least with a new box from Nissan all gears/syncros are brand new. Food for thought... New boxes are available through just jap for 3k, in stock, no waiting. Jeez, i sound like a jj marketing dude. Thats the second time i've mentioned them in 24hrs. If there is any hard parts damaged in op's existing box, brand new starts looking attractive. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekin Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 New boxes are available through just jap for 3k, in stock, no waiting. Jeez, i sound like a jj marketing dude. Thats the second time i've mentioned them in 24hrs. If there is any hard parts damaged in op's existing box, brand new starts looking attractive. Do you get a discount worth passing on? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
admS15 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rekin said: Do you get a discount worth passing on? Maybe you could talk to that Joshua dude whoa actually works there about that... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hmm not a bad idea actually.. just had another chat and they are recomending i upgrade to the newer version of the box to avoid the clip issue again for $1100. Which would bring total to $2200 Originally I was just looking at refurb with possible ppg billet selector fork or plate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruvyouskyrine Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What do they mean newer version? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmcl Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Not exactly sure mate, but from what I gathered there was another factory option without the clips? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7836227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcozican Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 New version I assume is what Ive been told can be done ie: how the r34 box works take a 3rd gear from r34 box and what ever gear changing mechs (I cant remember now) the r34 box uses .... which is not clips and put it in the r33 box to solve the clip issue No change in strength just gets around the clip issue apparently Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7837677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad's Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 20/06/2017 at 10:33 PM, Rekin said: Amayama.com sells new rb25 gearbox for $2100 + postage. Could potentially land a new box in Australia for under $3k Recondition service usually checks internals and if all good seals it back up. At least with a new box from Nissan all gears/syncros are brand new. Food for thought... Or buy a box local (Adelaide) from me for around 3k. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/470947-r33-rb25-gearbox-refurb-recomendations/#findComment-7837723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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