Nissan Stagea RS Four Information

[Nissan Maaaart]

Hey there guys,

just thinking about the purchase of the Stagea RS Four, but i can only find Automatics which apparently use the Dualmatic M-ATx 4spd Auto.

Now that all fine and dandy, but i would like to know if there is any chance anyone has done / knows of the manual conversion ?!? and what is needed : ie type of box, and if it needs to have different shafts.??

As i'm lead to believe that the RS Four is 4WD Similar Setup to the GTR's i believe.

If anyone can help with any information i would be greatful.

Regards,

Ashley Neal.

[Jay95R33]

There's a fella that is just in the middle of doing an auto to manula conversion on a RS Four.

Have a look here:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=44530

Doesn't give much info, but maybe you can pick his brains a little.

J

[funkymonkey]

um guys... there IS a stagea section now

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/fo...isplay.php?f=82

[Revhead]

Well I can tell you that there is a HEAP of work in coverting to manual. PM Gary1 (who is the guy Jayson was referring to), his should just about be finished by now, if it isn't already, and is also in Brisbane (southside). I'm sure he'd be happy to help out, no doubt he'd be happy to meet another Stagea owner

Anyway, this is all from memory, but here goes:

He used an R32 GTR box (reco'd), but you need the R34 GTR clutch master and slave, R34 GTR pedal box (R33 doesn't fit), the firewall and (I think) trans tunnel need to be modified, as Nissan used different metalwork auto to manual for some reason. I think you also need Stagea interior trim, as I think the GTT manual console doesn't fit, and you also need the Stagea dash (GTR one is different). There was something about the tailshaft too, but it's not a bad idea to replace both diffs anyway, as from memory the autos run 4.3:1, instead of 4.111:1. There may also be some wiring changes too, but I have no farkin idea what they were

All in all, yes it's doable, but it is a lot of work.

[Duncan]

btw rs-fours do come in manual they are just hard to find...may be worth waiting for the real thing....

[Evo_Lee]

There is like a hugh 11% of RS Four Stageas built with 5MT, a manual in good nick these days are more expensive than when they were new.

[Nissan Maaaart]

Thanks Guys for the information,

its just i would like to work it all out before i go seeing my mate MR BANK

So this information is good, i'll have to chase up this other fella about his Stagea.

Regards,

Ashley Neal.

[importbroker]

Hey Ashley

I import cars from Japan as a hobby mainly for mates and own both an auto and manual stagea.

The manuals were only built in the facelift models and will cost you probably 38K upwards when eligible to be complied.

All the first series cars were auts and the conversion can be done.

I have one for sale now and have had my mechanic look at it to do a manual conversion.

This will be the cheapest option as the 96 cars and significantly cheaper.

The facelift model in manual also has the neo-25 engine hence the extra expense.

If you are intersted in my car then I can also help you source the correct dash and gear shroud from Japan etc.

Michael

[Guest]

We are building kits of parts required to convert the auto to manual using R33 parts, relocating the brake release, factory NISSAN bits to modify tunnel, ecu swap and so on for another RAWS workshop.

Not to hard a job if you know what you are doing (I know what to do but paying somebody else so no stuff ups).

I will post part numbers and photos when all sorted.