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Hey all,

I've had my skyline r33 s2 for a while now, and just recently it seems the transmission isn't using the gears it should be. Eg. when taking off it tends to go in 2nd gear rather than 1st, and sometimes it just seems to rev higher but doesn't engage the right gear...

Anyone know what this might be?

ALSO i have considered to put a shift kit in soon, would this aid to fix the problem by any chance?

Also what stage shift kit do you recommend? (It's an everyday driven car)

Cheers in advance!

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go a stage 2 like i did and when you get it back and go for a drive you will be like "This is f*kn Mad hey".

honestly best bang for bucks and you will really notice the difference no more sliding into gear and you will get 2nd to 3rd gear chirps from a auto depending on your power level.

i loved it straight away $400 bucks you cant go wrong.

give mike a call at m.v automatics for any questions like the bloke above suggested.

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Murry33 Experienced

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Cheers for the advice!

Ive tried someone more local but will be putting shift kit into it once they have a look at it.

Hope i'm not looking at a rebuild, the gearbox has about 80,000kms and seemed fine before a week ago..

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NGTMRE Newbie

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just curious, whats a stage 2 kit? whats it consist of?

Hey mate i had my auto re built by steve buchard, all the gear in it with a full manual valve body, and he guaranteed it for 950hp its the bees knees wouldnt look back. it cost $2800

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quite the opposite. the slower softer shift of the stock gearbox are actually slipping the clutches on purpose for "comfort". slipping clutch = friction = heat = dead gear box. with a shift kit and tranny cooler your box will last longer

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