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Hey all, I'm trying to get some answers for a (very tentative) VH45 swap somewhere down the line and need to get some stuff sorted before I get too carried away. I've been doing some reading on Z32/R3X hybrid gearboxes that'll take a lot of trouble out of the driveline side of the swap, however obviously most if not all this info pertains to the manual side of things. I plan on retaining my auto. Hence I have a handful of questions. I'm still very much a beginner when it comes to all this so please bear with me if some/all of them are stupid. Currently my plan is R34 NA shifter section + gearset -> Z32 bellhousing -> adaptor plate -> VH45DE engine 1. Probably the most important question, is there a difference between the auto and manual bellhousing in a Z32? I've heard the NA and TT manuals are different (same bolt pattern, need to shave down some metal on the NA to fit the beefier TT flywheel is my understanding) and the NA and TT autos may be different lengths 2. Will the rear half (the shifter section, is there a more technical name) of my RB25 NA's auto gearbox bolt up to the bellhousing of the Z32? I've seen a manual RB rear end bolt up to a manual Z32 bellhousing with no dramas but not an auto 3. Can I use the gearset from my NA's/the Z32's gearbox for the hybrid?

The new NSX is almost upon us and it looks incredible. Its a hybrid with a twin-turbo 3.5 litre V6 and a dry sump. As with the original GTR and NSX, this one looks much more "supercar" than the R35. Especially with its transparent engine cover. The profile and rear look like a cross between a McLaren and a new Corvette. The Acura model is being built in North America. I'm hoping that the model we get is built in Japan. Basic details and a guess of $150k shelf price available on Road and Track. I've included a pic of the NSX concept from 2012 which looks remarkably like the final product. Check out the micro site on Honda.com.au to register your interest. And, the concept; What do you think?

Hi guys, I saw a second hand hybrid Q50 that was a 2013 model. It got me wondering, whats the deal with the batteries in these things now that they are 5 years old? Do they still work OK just hold less charge / use more petrol? How does it all work? Thanks!

What do you think of this? Looks like a cool way to hybrid-ise your existing car.

Hi everyone, Firstly, what a great forum this is, it’s the fountain of knowledge for everything skyline related, it’s taken years to build this up and is the best forum for skylines out there, it has helped me loads, thank you. So I’ve been frequenting this forum on off for a while now, trying to get the information I need to achieve decent figures in my auto. After sorting the gearbox (401) with an additional bigger cooler (28 row mocal) and an MV auto’s stage 2 shift kit I then fitted a hybrid turbo, 440cc injectors and Emanage ultimate, bigger inter cooler and free flowing exhaust and exhaust manifold, 1.1mm steel head gasket and ARP head bolts. New water and oil pump. Off it went to be mapped, it returned with a nice 348 at the fly wheel figure at .85 bar. I think this equates to around 200rwkw depending in what fudge factor is being used? I could well be wrong, it wouldn’t be the first time... I’ve read lots of posts on here probably the automatic performance thread back to front at least 5 times but I still forget stuff. The car went off to be mapped again last week as I really want that 400 at the fly figure which I’m guessing is around the 250-260rwkw mark. After they found and fixed my very leaky rubber inlet manifold gasket they got her on the dyno. I got a message asking what I have changed on the car since it was last mapped as it’s only making 300 at the fly now and turning the boost up makes no difference. My mapper said it is like an exhaust restriction and asked if I have a cat but I haven’t, it straight through. The car has barely done 1k miles since it was mapped at this time last year so I’m a little stumped.? It has a standard bov, and a gizmo boost controller, they have leak tested it and there are no boost leaks. I’m also told the injectors are not maxing out and that turning the boost up isn’t making any difference. I’ve asked for him to look up the exhaust tomorrow to see if anything is up there that shouldn’t be, failing that???? It’s a rebuilt hybrid that went in when it was mapped last year. I only ever drive it gently all the way to the drag strip and then home again, maybe I’ll take it out and cruise around once in a blue moon but I never go flat out other than half a dozen times at the strip. The air filter has been checked and is fine also. Some of you guys will know this one even though what I’ve just written in my mind doesn’t compute. Any help or advice on this would be greatly appreciated as I’m not going manual even though I get a fair bit of flack for being auto. Thanks in advance Paul

Heya, i've got a few R33 & general performance parts for sale here in Sydney: Pickup is fine or I can post them anywhere ! 1. Apexi PowerFC & hand controller, suit R33 Skyline Gts-t - $950 ono 2. Set of 6x Splitfire SF-DIS-001 coilpacks - $400 ono Suits Series 1 R33 Gts-t, R32 Gts-t , R32 & R33 GTR 3. Genuine Z32 Air flow meter & Tomei plug. - $200 ono AFM is in great condition, both mesh sides have no damage. The plug has a small piece chipped off one side but still connects up just fine 4. 60mm HKS boost gauge, includes mounting bracket - $60 ono 5. Hybrid Electronic Boost controller, includes all wiring & the boost sensor - $150 ono 6. Apexi pod filter, great condition. Bolts up to most/all Nissan air flow meters. Includes gasket - $40 ono 7. Auto meter Pro comp air fuel ratio gauge (narrowband) - $50 ono 8. 52mm Alloy / aluminium radiator to suit R32 Gts-t - $100 PM me or reply here if you're keen on anything.

Selling my turbo setup off my 32 rb25... Has barely been used. i actually bought it off my mate, who had barely used the turbo and mani, gate is brand new in box. lines and everything barely used. Setup is... Kando t67 10cm v band (almost new) Hybrid steel Mani high mount with 44m gate flange (almost new) Tial MVR 44mm (brand new in box with all the springs) Custom front pipe(pretty average mild steel) All lines for the turbo and everything included, some of the lines are brand new and custom made to fit the setup. perfect working order, any other questions just ask. Selling this to fund car in japan. Price: $1500 Item: power fc is for rb25det series 1 and 2. with hand controller cond: perfect working order pics: no, we all no what they look like. can get some if ur seriously interested and contact my mob. Price: $900 firm Item: genuine turbosmart Fuel pressure regulator - fpr3000 cond: brand new, no mount or fittings pics: yes price $250 All located in Melbourne, will only ship the power fc and the regulator Contact 0407 056 817 as I DO NOT RESPOND TO PM'S

300x600x75mm Sabre intercooler kit complete with all piping, joiners and clamps Suit new buyer $300 Momo Steering wheel $75 including boss kit to suit Nissan R33 GTR S1 Headlights Crystal Clear $350 the pair Hybrid rb26 highmount steampipe exhaust manifold T3 flange plus custom dump pipe $350 the pair R33 GTR front end front including bonnet guards left and right,guard raisers, hindges, latch extension, grill and front reo all genuine Nissan Bonnet has a couple of small dints very easily repairable $1000 the lot ono Assortment of 33 GTR and gtst front and rear strut braces $100 each for the top 4 $35 for the bottom one Blitz pod filter mint condition with AFM adaptor plate $30 Genuine Apexi pencil turbo timer $50 Siemens deka 650cc with injector plugs and loom $350 RS TEIN coilovers to suit R33gtst top of the range TEIN with remote canisters in mint condition $1000 ono PICKUP ONLY IPSWICH QLD PHONE 0413 863 207