6 speed TT swap?
09-19-2007, 09:14 PM
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6 speed TT swap?
I currently have a 91 N/A and am planning a tt swap. I am ordering a full front clip and new clutch, oil pan, fuel pump, and a usdm uncut harness. 1st is there anything else i will need with the swap? 2nd, how do I put a 350z 6 speed tranny onto the swap?
09-19-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
I currently have a 91 N/A and am planning a tt swap. I am ordering a full front clip and new clutch, oil pan, fuel pump, and a usdm uncut harness. 1st is there anything else i will need with the swap? 2nd, how do I put a 350z 6 speed tranny onto the swap?
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09-19-2007, 09:23 PM
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The 5spd Z32 tranny is fine don't waste your money. Buy some intercoolers or some prostitutes instead.
09-19-2007, 09:48 PM
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the Z32 5-spd is much stronger, dont ditch it, it will never fail you, sept maybe the synchros lol
09-19-2007, 10:03 PM
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why would u want one more gear to begin with? the early 350 manuals had some flaws i think. keep the z32 tranny hey if not ill give u 400 for it 
09-19-2007, 10:45 PM
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lol, the Z32 tranny swap is pricey for our cars 260, plus isnt the sx trany a very similare design? so shouldnt it be plenty strong for at least 400hp. thats all i really want i know
09-19-2007, 10:47 PM
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My 5 speed on my N/A is crap. I've gone through 2 trannys and 4 clutches. Every time its the same problem. Synchros. I was hoping the 6 speed with a performance clutch would last longer and i would also be able to save a little gas. lol
09-19-2007, 10:53 PM
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theres a site i cant remember if its koz or w.e but they sell the what is it, 97+ trannies for 1600 brand new that are supposed to have eliminated that synchro problem
09-19-2007, 10:57 PM
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1600 is alot. i can have a tranny custom made for that. Thats also prob without shipping. But thanks for the info, I will look into it.
09-19-2007, 11:01 PM
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what do you do to the Z that youve gone through 4 clutches and 2 trannies? im guessing they were used trannies, but as for the clutches, i had mine on for 150k almost before i had to change it, and just changing the fluid fixed my 3rd-4th grinding problem
09-19-2007, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
I've gone through 2 trannys and 4 clutches. Every time its the same problem. Synchros.
09-19-2007, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
That means one thing... you're grinding the gears & need to learn how to shift properly.
09-19-2007, 11:28 PM
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09-19-2007, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
^^^ I rest my case.
09-20-2007, 12:26 AM
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dont downshift unless you have too, let the brakes take the beating, their easier to fix..
09-20-2007, 09:38 AM
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snw no the sx tranny is nothing like the z32 tranny. the sx tranny can hold about 300. the z32 tranny is beefy for the most wicked builds. has a better gearing, the swap a z32 tranny in does not cost as much as u think. actually i know a good friend that has a z32 tranny sitting in his back yard. i just gotta keep it up till finally he gives it to me. then off to a new build on a used tranny i would not pay more then 400 on these trannys.
on a used tranny i would not pay more then 400 on these trannys.
09-20-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
1600 is alot. i can have a tranny custom made for that. Thats also prob without shipping. But thanks for the info, I will look into it.
09-20-2007, 10:42 AM
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dont waste your time on this swap. the z32 tranny is stronger than the z33 tranny. and, due to the gearing, you wont save any gas using the 6 speed. you will spend a lot of time and effort to add weight to and subtract reliability from your car.
if synchros are your issue, suck it up and buy this.
http://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/...208.251.96.195
best option.
if synchros are your issue, suck it up and buy this.
http://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/...208.251.96.195
best option.
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09-20-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 260zturbo
snw no the sx tranny is nothing like the z32 tranny. the sx tranny can hold about 300. the z32 tranny is beefy for the most wicked builds. has a better gearing, the swap a z32 tranny in does not cost as much as u think. actually i know a good friend that has a z32 tranny sitting in his back yard. i just gotta keep it up till finally he gives it to me. then off to a new build on a used tranny i would not pay more then 400 on these trannys.
on a used tranny i would not pay more then 400 on these trannys.
09-20-2007, 08:31 PM
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yea u need to send the z32 bellhoushing off to be machined then u have to buy the adapter then u have to cut your transmission tunnel. bolt it on get a custom drive shaft....i have a write up some where....the sx will hold but if u trash it it will give like anything else. im curious to know why u want a BIG bad transmission when ur not even hitting 200?
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09-20-2007, 08:42 PM
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guys i will be, i dont want a big bad one, i want one that will hold me if i make it to 400, cause i might want to. nahhh, nvm i think ill just sx tranny it, and sell it and get a Z32. lol
09-21-2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
I like to have fun in my car. It's w/e. I would rather pop my clutch than pull my ebrake. Its a smoother turn in my case.
Did you realize that there's a third way to slow down your car.....it's that pedal in the middle. I don't care how much 'fun' you have with your car or how much you abuse it, but 4 clutches and 2 trannies is a driver problem, not a Nissan tranny problem.
09-24-2007, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
I currently have a 91 N/A and am planning a tt swap. I am ordering a full front clip and new clutch, oil pan, fuel pump, and a usdm uncut harness. 1st is there anything else i will need with the swap? 2nd, how do I put a 350z 6 speed tranny onto the swap?
09-24-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mousier158
Don't forget by swapping in a TT engine your NA tranny wont work unless you use a flywheel/clutch for an NA engine.
09-24-2007, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KustomZ
I'm gunna get a tt tranny.
