Auto / manual differences for R32 drifter

[druzilla32]

Hey im planning on getting an R32 gtst for a drift car..

i will be putting in an rb25det manual.

so could i just get an auto r32 gtst?

is the only difference between auto and manual the gearbox etc..

are the breaks the same, (i think its only non turbo and turbo that are different for the breaks?)

any interior differences?

thanks all!

[predator]

sigh....

brakes are the same, although as an auto may be less optioned as it may more likely be used just for transport. i.e. you may have a greater chance of getting the "non type m" (single pot) brakes... which I have in mine.

interiors are the same from what I've seen.. below the dash cluster on the R32 there is the current gear indicator, but its not part of the speedo cluster like R33. This will stay in the console if you convert it to manual just not work.

You have got a coupe of buttons on the inside console for "power" and "snow" mode or some crap. Thats about it as far as I can tell. When you remove the center gearshift surround, that will all go.

Think they're all still LSD's.. the autos have a shorter diff ratio, which is nicer for acceleration.

I think I saved about $2k by not getting a manual (of unknown condition).. and when it comes time to convert hopefully you'll be going for brand new clutch, reconditioned clutch cylinder, and a gearbox you know will be in nice condition.

Oh yeah, the ECU's will be different.. however generally the auto ECU will run manual fine, just not vice versa.

You can look on my site if you like for pictures if that helps.. one dead-stock auto...

[32vspecII]

the differences as mentioned are negligible , save some cash and get the auto

[druzilla32]

thanks for that.. auto it is then..

another thing.

how much will a fresh rb25det cost + installation? ive been told around 4.5k all up?

also i would be better off getting the car complied AFTER the conversion? or before the conversion?

[32vspecII]

if its under the 15 year rule you might as well comply it after the conversion afaik , as any road worthy issues with the old engine/gbox would need to be fixed for compliance and that money you obviously dont want to spend .

but considering a front cut rb25det 5 speed is about 5k your going to be spending alot more that 4k! id say 6-7k if a workshop is doing it . if you do all the work yourself and get money back for your old bits it might come in under 5k . but budget for the unexpected to happen , it always does

[druzilla32]

well im hopeing to have an r32 rb25det on the road for around 15 k.. i think i might just scrape it in.. (not including deep dish rims)

[pitchd]

just shit like shift console surround, pedal box, diff may be different due to the auto box gearing etc...

and dont forget ecu

- adz

[Campster123]

My Auto R32 is a couple of days away from being on the road. I'm gonna be converting it within a few months to an RB25 manual box (possibly, still undecided). I'm only gonna be slightly working it (between 200 and 250rwkw) so hopefully that should hold her. But yeh, virtually negligible differences - get the auto

[32vspecII]

how much have you budgeted for your rb25 conversion ?