Quote: Originally Posted by B15HOP Whats the difference between R34 and R33 boxes? in the gtst, nothing (except obviously lower kms on the 34s) in the gtr, the r34 is 6 speed. 6 speed vl anyone? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

in GTST the only difference between R33 and R34 is the sandwich plate.

the syline na boxes are basically mf5 boxes if your gonna go to the effort of replacing your box i strongly recommend a r33 gtst box they are FANTASTIC they make you feel really safe slamming through gears i.e my mf5 felt like it was gonna explode

i just did the conversion on my car. I used the MX7 clutch and flywheel and it fitted, i didnt have to grind anything although i had to modify the sandwhich plate for the MX7 starter.

Does any 1 now what the part number is for a manual r33 gtst gearbox (ie. our vl turbo gearbox is a mx7) cus a family friend lives in japan and hes gonna chase 1 up for me from 1 of there wreckers. Cheers.

I bought a half cut last week from Toy Shop Automotive Imports (http://www.japimports.com.au/), which was originally a manual half cut, but I asked to leave the manual box out, and they did, so if anyone is looking for an R33 GTST manual box, go there and they should still have it.

WOW!! what a great article, its all so easy, now the hardest part is finding one of these damn things, anyone know where i can get one in and around melbourne???

a jap wrecker just told me he wanted $2,200 for an r34 box with 12,000kms. had to tell him that was a little bit over my budget, hahaha

a mate of mine can get them in perth for $1500, dunno how much to get delivered over here though.

still a bit over my budget but ill keep it in mind if i exhaust all other options.

well $1500 is about the lowest your gonna find one m8

Quote: Originally Posted by NTMID 8 well $1500 is about the lowest your gonna find one m8 really?? bummer, cause i was thinking more along the lines of a grand 1,200 max well i'll pm you if i cant find one within a week or 2. rather try save myself having to pay postage. and thanks by the way, at least i got something to go to now.

DON'T rush into buying one from an importer till you have checked the skyline australia forums. I picked mine up for $800. YEAH ! You heard. $800. Just sign up and create a wanted thread. Would you go to a car yard to buy a VL. NO ! You would spend the time searching this site for one half the price. Same applies to a gearbox.

I'm in discussion with a guy now for one, out of an R33, $1200. But I just found this for $1200 http://www.skylinesdownunder.com/for...ad.php?t=47861 (http://www.skylinesdownunder.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47861)

Thats a GTR box morepsi. 4WD... See the monster transfer case hanging off the back... Don't buy one of these guys. Or you'll be reselling it very fast..... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeah I know maybe someone is looking for one for a VLGTR type scenario. having a hard time finding an R33 box cheaper than $1200 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

found this for anyone looking http://www.upimports.com.au

hello fellas brillient thread and thanks for all the help as i am gonna need it i think! umm, just one thing the bel housing on the MX7 can u take it off and put it on the R33GTST Gearbox? or not work??? (just the outside casing where the clutch fork hole is ect) oh and did u also say that the VLT tail shaft DOES NOT NEED THE R33 YOKE??? also does that mean the spigit for the Clutch ect. is the same as a MX7 i heard they were different!? but obersly not if everyone has done it!

Spigots are the same for all RB manual boxes. Yes the MX7 tail shaft will fit straight up to the R33 box. Why change bellhousings its been said the 10" clutch fits fine into the R33 box. Also, short shifters are a good quick way to bugger your syncros. So remember that when your box is buggered. The drive gears themselves are strong as an ox, however the syncros are still as weak as any standard production manual transmission syncros are.

Happened to be browsing through the site and came across this guy that said the following. Quote: the vl turbo flywheel and clutch supposbly is meant to fit in the r33 box... But i tried it and it didnt work. not fors hit. I eventually got the box and flywheel and that spinning in the r33 box freely, after i had grinded out some of the housing. but the actual starter motor then wouldn't fit. 87Calais has actually tested this for a fact as stated earlier in the thread and said it will not fit without grinding. Therfore im going to say that either there is a couple of different box models or more then likely the people who claim the 10" flywheel/clutch fit without grinding/modification are mistaken.