EVO Cam Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I have just lunched 3rd gear in my box in my R33 GTR.... From what I've read & heard I was under the impression that GTR boxes were quite strong & could handle a fair amoutn of power & "some" abuse... I "only" have 225rwkw and do not flog my car, quite the contrary, the only place it cops it is the quarter mile (been there twice & done about 8 runs), however I obviously don't know about previous owners... I would like to know whether there are any other GTR owners with similar experiences & also what sort of power they had when their boxes let go... Also would it be cheaper for me to simply replace 3rd gear (as the others work) or simply replace the entire box?? If I replace should I look for a series 3 R33 or R34 box or just replace what I have now & hope it doesn't happen again... Cheers Cam Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2000 Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 33r boxes ARE quite strong but are notoriously known for their 3rd gear shennanigens Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGB_R32 Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Unlucky cam, did the basterd they ***t around with ur front bar do somthang to the trans? if so....get onto them Michael Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Sorry Cam - 3rd gear failure in R33 GTRs is almost considered "textbook". A second hand gearbox is the cheapest and fastest way to go. Obviously some risk, 'tho. For a rebuild, parts alone (3rd gear, syncros, bearings etc) will be approaching the cost of a used box without labour. If you want to have a go at it yourself, there's a good thread with photos on rebuilding a box (do a search) and the R32 Service Manual has additional information. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Cam Posted April 24, 2004 Author Share Posted April 24, 2004 Thanks Gav, I thought as much... I've already started searching for a replacement.... The series 3 R33 box is different to the series 1 & 2 isn't it? Strengthened or improved or something? Should I be searching for one of these or will a straight replacement of a series 1 or 2 box suffice? & Michael wouldn't surprise me it seems everything about the car is ****ed..... At least I will have replaced almost everything (except engine internals) that could break on the car now... Cam Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckedhead Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 i have 400awkw and dont have a problem with it, mayeb the previous owner killed it, and you were unlucky to strip third, i can have someoen fix it for an excellnt price but i dontk now if your in sydney or not. third gear is the strongest of them all, i have stripped my box when modifing it and its the thickest gear. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr13 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Just Jap sell new 1998 GTR gearboxes for $3200 much better then a second hand box for $1500- $2000 you know nothing about and they are the series 3 boxes with the upgraded syncos . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaL Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 You should get a TOMEI 6 speed Gbox in it, wont coz LOTS, they are coming down cheap now... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 how much are the tomei 6 speeds worth? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 At least I will have replaced almost everything (except engine internals) that could break on the car now... Feel for you man must have had a very hard life in japan. ferni: aftermarket gearboxes are around the $10k mark. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughBoy Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Tomei do 6 speeds? Last I knew they distributed Hollinger boxes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39333-lunched-3rd-gear-in-my-r33-gtr/#findComment-799947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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