L Series Gearbox

[DOOM]

I'm really getting bored of this auto slush box in my Skyline.

 

I've done my research I know that all L series boxes will bolt right up, how ever im not sure about the 280zx boxes. I've seen R30 stumpy boxes but from what i've read they wont fit C210's.

 

If anything i'd be interested in a 240z/260z/280zx box to buy even a C110(240K)/C210 box.

[Ben]

Another option, only 2 words;

"Shift Kit"

 

Every auto gearbox needs one...

[DOOM]

Im fairly sure I noted I want to buy a manual gearbox.

[luvemfast]

Im fairly sure I noted I want to buy a manual gearbox.

Yes. But you also stated

I'm really getting bored of this auto slush box in my Skyline.

Some guys here have put a

"Shift Kit"

In their Z's and love them.

You asked. Ben answered.

Speak to Scoota 

[DOOM]

Well I'd like to go manual, sorry for giving the wrong idea and answering rudely.

[pauly_adams]

do yourself a favour and buy a rb20det gbox and change the bell housing over to a L series, there is a write up in the gbox section on how to do it

[Ben]

Now that we're clear that 'stick' is your preferred solution, you may be wondering why the RB20DET FS5W71C box was suggested over the 'standard' FS5W71B conversion.

There are a few reasons;

1. Double synchros

2. Newer (therefore, easier to get parts for, and find for sale in the first place)

3. Stronger

 

It's the way to go these days.

 

One day I'll do this conversion to my DR30, but for the time being, the rebuilt FJ20ET box is working just fine.

 

(and in all honesty, I've probably forgotten how the Z drove with the kitted auto. I seem to recall that full throttle shifts were 'fun'... )

[jamo240]

Hey Doom

 

I imported a 280ZX box from Canada a few years back that has the super duper low ratio 5th gearset (~0.746:1 from memory) which gives you 2500RPM at 100km/h with a 3.7 final drive. The aussie ratio is more like 0.86x, and is too low imho for useful street driving.

 

How much do you want to spend for said gearbox?!

 

Jamo

[DOOM]

Now that we're clear that 'stick' is your preferred solution, you may be wondering why the RB20DET FS5W71C box was suggested over the 'standard' FS5W71B conversion.

There are a few reasons;

1. Double synchros

2. Newer (therefore, easier to get parts for, and find for sale in the first place)

3. Stronger

 

It's the way to go these days.

 

One day I'll do this conversion to my DR30, but for the time being, the rebuilt FJ20ET box is working just fine.

 

(and in all honesty, I've probably forgotten how the Z drove with the kitted auto. I seem to recall that full throttle shifts were 'fun'... )

 

Yes I've read about swapping other Nissan gearboxs SR/CA/RB/VG etc and how they are pretty much the same. i'd prefer the L seires for a straight swap, if i get an RB i'd have to wait around for a L series bell housing. I'f i can,t wait to long ill go down the RB route.

[DOOM]

Hey Doom

 

I imported a 280ZX box from Canada a few years back that has the super duper low ratio 5th gearset (~0.746:1 from memory) which gives you 2500RPM at 100km/h with a 3.7 final drive. The aussie ratio is more like 0.86x, and is too low imho for useful street driving.

 

How much do you want to spend for said gearbox?!

 

Jamo

 

$300 tops atm not including shipping. Sorry for double post.

[G]

I'm interested in that box if the deal doesn't go through..