Skyline 350Gt-8 -> 350Z Manual+Turbo Conversion?

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hey im thinking of buying a 4dr 350gt-8 speed skyline for 5k from a mate.. the auto gearbox is blown, that's why it's cheap, he got quoted 12k to get it fixed and i think thats crazy!

im thinking a 350z 6 speed manual gearbox would fit straight in.

also i have a t72 innovative turbo that was built for my fc which i would sell if i go through with this, i'd like to fit it to this skyline.

any input would help.. is this a good deal? is this borderline possible?

cheers,

seb

[KiwiRS4T]

Its all do-able but you will need a new ecu e.g. a Link wire in unit (or Possibly Greddy E-manage)

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Its all do-able but you will need a new ecu e.g. a Link wire in unit (or Possibly Greddy E-manage)

first of all the gearbox... i wont need an aftermarket ecu for the manual conversion? just the 350z 6 spd box and clutch assembly right?

the turbo i may sell with my fc as its designed for a rotary to make 440hp.

my biggest problem atm is tryin to find a 350z gearbox, they seem rare. ive call around alot of places and it seems i have to import from usa.

any input is much appreciated.

cheers,

seb

[KiwiRS4T]

ECU is just for turbo not for g/box. There was a 350z on trademe for $1000 but its gone now. I guess freight from here might be too much anyway.

Here's a clutch: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/nissan/clutches/auction-386372243.htm

[scotty nm35]

You will need a plug in Haltech platnum pro or similar, otherwise you will have issues with the stock ecu going into limp. There have been quite a few boxes sell over the last few months but they dont stay for sale long. It wont be a cheap swap and there will be quite a few hurdles you havent thought of yet like getting all the interior parts from japan, manual pedal box, console etc.

[DC33VN]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/277334-350z-6-speed-gearbox/

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http://www.skylinesa...-speed-gearbox/

thanks for the help lads! i'll keep you posted..

[T04GTR]

what series vq is it. vq35de or vq35hr? i just got quoted 3700 for a 350z box brand new from nissan parts australia.

1650 +600 shippinf from the us. for a brand new 370z box. same price for hr/de boxes.

[scotty nm35]

Thats bloody cheap, Perhaps I should just go rear drive...

[T04GTR]

my thoughts exacly. on the street it would be better 4wd but i dont want to hack up a r34 getrag to just find out its to hard. (all being done at home...)

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vq35de i believe, i found a box though

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cool now you need to get the pedal box and all that fun stuff.

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cool now you need to get the pedal box and all that fun stuff.

yes sir.. do you know where i should start looking for one.??

+ should i buy a short shifter or get the stock one? the box im getting has no shifter

+ does anyone know if i will have to modify the tailshaft somehow?

i had a look at this car tonight and its mint. 75k on the clock, brand new black 5 spoke 19's with crome dish and lo pro tyres.

comes with king springs that guy had to take off coz was too low, no tv or nav but does have boss stereo, pod air filter, twin exhaust tip, + new extractors and battery. the car is actually running and the cvt -8 gearbox is not blown just sticky. just been topped up with the expensive oil.

5k fark yeh! it's my boss's so hes gonna hold it for me, hes in no rush to sell it.

i just need to sell my fc..

cheers,

seb

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http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/?section=144#1241

found pedal kit.. i assume that it will fir sedan, but only says coupe.. hmm

when i was in the car i am buying i did notice how there is barely any room for a clutch pedal, maybe coz the auto brake pedal is twice as big...

does the manual v/g35's come with a handbrake lever or the left foot brake, like on a mercedez?

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