i own a auto rb30e vl calais and want to purchase the turbo 5 speed i was wondering if i am going to run in to any trouble changing this over or is it as easy as drop out drop in any help would be appreciated. i live in perth any suggestions on places to go as well or people to talk to would be great...

It should be pretty simple, keeping in mind that the VLT flywheel is bigger than the N/A flywheel. Is your car a 5 speed already or an auto?

Quote: Posted by loz - 26-12-03 at 22:05 i own a auto rb30e yep

i live in perth and have done the manual conversion. if you need a hand just give me a yell. you could check out my car if you want a look

Ok, first you need to work out what box you want. A VL turbo or a skyline one. I brought my skyline RB20det box for $600. Next you need a clutch kit to suit (Clutch Plate, Presure Plate), a manual fly wheel, a thrust bearing, throwout fork, slave cylinder, master cylinder, clutch line, pedals, a manual plate and plastic suround for the shifter and a manual tail shaft (Can't remember when i did my car if it was diff from the auto one). The other thing I dont know is if the starter motors are diff. Total cost really depends on your conections and if you want new or second hand parts. I can tell you tho from parts i have brought, a custom clutch line 55cm long was $60 coz GMH dont have them in stock anymore. A slave cylinder $75 RRP.

I've done the conversion on mine and its simple. Only problems I came across were electrical. It cost me $1800.00 for a whole conversion kit from wreakers about 5 years ago