Manual conversion checklist

[CruiseLiner]

my clutch is a twin plate i was using when i had the rb26 in 2wd in my vl calais using a 2wd gearbox, so as long as the push/pull setup is right i cant see a problem.

[Terminal]

Now that we've figured the push/pull, what clutch do you use with an R33 GTR box and an RB25DET? do we use a GTR clutch or a GTST clutch, or do they both fit?

Also on a happier note, my gearbox will be here in 4 weeks!!! time to get stuff organised!

[darrinspencer]

Now that we've figured the push/pull, what clutch do you use with an R33 GTR box and an RB25DET? do we use a GTR clutch or a GTST clutch, or do they both fit?

Also on a happier note, my gearbox will be here in 4 weeks!!! time to get stuff organised!

If you have a R33 GTR gearbox then you will need to use a PULL type GTR clutch, as RB25det clutches are push type in R33 GTST, not sure about R34 GTT

It does not matter what engine you have, series 1 R33 or Series 2 Neo or Rb26, it does matter what GTR box you have. (hope that makes sense)

[Terminal]

um, so i need an R33 GTR clutch?

[darrinspencer]

um, so i need an R33 GTR clutch?

Yes

[Terminal]

Well i got my Master and Slave cylinder fresh from Nissan today, getting one step closer now. my gearbox is due to arrive in melbourne end of next week.

[darrinspencer]

Well i got my Master and Slave cylinder fresh from Nissan today, getting one step closer now. my gearbox is due to arrive in melbourne end of next week.

Did you end getting the GTR vac type or 34GTT type master cylinder

[Terminal]

I got the R33 type master, as i'll be using an R33 clutch pedal with a little modification to fit. i spoke with my mechanic, he said there's no trouble matching the R33 GTR slave to the R33 GTST master, and he think he can mod the clutch pedal to fit.

all i'm waiting on now is my gearbox arriving then it's all stations go. i'll let everyone know how it goes, any problems i get and so on.

[Ska]

Has anyone got any pictures of how they secured thier handbrake foot to the floorpan? Mine did have 6-7 welds, but the metal is really thin and the some of the welds didnt go through both pieces of metal, so now it has become dislodged. I have one screw just holding it there, but would like to know if I have to get it re-welded or will 10-15 tekscrews be fine/safe to hold it there? Also will they hit anything underneath the floorpan there, like gearbox.....?

[Terminal]

I just got another piece of the puzzle! my PowerFC arrived today. 1 week until my gearbox arrives and then it's all stations go!

[darrinspencer]

What is the difference between using a GTR or a GTST4 gearbox

Ratio?

Strength?

Size?

Anyone know?

[Terminal]

Well, i broke my hand on the weekend, so my manual conversion is definately on hold for another 2 months... bugger

[beastien]

How'd you manage that? by the way, what do you think of the console?

[Terminal]

Out on the turps mucking around with a mate, nothing serious though.

the console looks good, will be better once it's in my car though. thanks heaps. just waiting on the all important gearbox now before i start getting ready for not having a car for a few weeks

[beastien]

Shit happens ay i can't wait to get things rolling aswell, just a couple of things to go, clutch and a few bits and pieces. Yeah then the problem of finding time, and most likely having to do without the car.

[darrinspencer]

just waiting on the all important gearbox now before i start getting ready for not having a car for a few weeks

Has your gearbox arrived yet from Slidewize?

I received a email about my GTR front bar has arrived and have paided for the shipping to Brisbane

Should get it by the end of this week.

I have found a late R32 gtr box (push type) for $750 thru a importer in Brisbane, just deciding whether to get it now or later for the conversion.

[Terminal]

nope, no gearbox yet. i need to get it here so i can find out what type it is, as i've been told there's a push and pull type gtr gearbox for R33...

no rush anywho, i need this cast off before i can use it

[AlexCim]

I will be wanting a standard stagea automatic from someone when they remove it. I will swap it into my car before it gets sold.

So keep me in mind

[tRUkbOY]

Can anyone tell me why I would have to use the GTR vacuum assist clutch master cylinder. Surely I could just use a standard GTS25T non-assisted so I wouldn't have to recess my firewall & just have a slightly heavier pedal

[AlexCim]

the only pedals that bolt staight into the stagea are GTR pedals.

The clutch pedal has a shorter throw, therefore requires GTR master.

Beastian is going to attempt to mod GTST pedals to fit.