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R33 manual gearbox is it better than a mx7

Started by xxl vlt · 8 Dec 2012 · 12 replies

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xxl vltArchived member
Hi guys,reasonably new to the vl turbo scene going to drag it in the new yr as a manual just wondering if its worth changing to a r33 box or leave my mx7 in just about to put a npc 5 puk carbotic clutch in if anyone could let me know if that's the best option or of a better 1 but I'm staying manual would like some help on choosing troy [phone removed] happy to take a text or private message on forum thank i
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TUXEDOArchived member
Dual synchro rings on 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th. Much easier to shift at high speed.
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xAsh-Archived member
Plus they are newer, less likely to disintegrate at high loads
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3lturboArchived member
If your chasing fairly quick times it's worth putting the 33 box in. They're easy enough to come by too
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xxl vltArchived member
Thank u for ur replies looks like I will b purchasing one soon does any one know the best place too look for one does it take the same clutch or is it different thanks again
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xAsh-Archived member
Get a Pre-97 GTSt box, otherwise you will be stuffing around with pull to push type conversions. They use the same size flywheel as NA VL's, however some say you can use the MX7 clutch and fly (with clearance issues) and some without. Better off getting a 9.5" flywheel.
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xxl vltArchived member
Great info appreciate ur time I will start lookin soon ill thrash the mx7 then upgrade regards
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vlct2010Archived member
Wats a norm price for one?
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xxl vltArchived member
Not sure haven't looked for one as yet will let u know when I buy 1
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abrowne70Archived member
I sold mine for $800, have heard that they are a bit hard to find and expect to be paying over the $1000 mark now
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group3tArchived member
lol $800 is cheap for a r33 box there a bit more from wreckers around $1500 also gotta get tail shaft made/changed and different stater motor
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xxl vltArchived member
Thanks again for everyone's knowledge makes it so much easier when converting cheers troy
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xAsh-Archived member
NA starter motor works, as they are the same unit from RB25 to RB30. Only other mod is shifter. Theres a massive thread on doing the conversion if you do a quick search
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