Well I started the big conversion this afternoon!!! And just got in, Black, bruised and aching, but loads done!!

 

Got the car on axel stands 18" in the air, and removed drivers seat and interior parts to access gear knob etc, Removed exhausts, propshaft, starter, gearbox links and wires and fitted the pedal box , drained the gear oil and all ready to drop the autobox out tommorrow evening!! :sweatdrop:

 

One f***in allen bolt on the propshaft took about 1 hour to remove as it was right at the top and i had a 1mm turn on the allen key, I nearly gave up after 20 mins but kept on and whoooo it came off!!

 

I am a bit confused over the difference in flywheels? I have bought a N/A box to fit in my TT ,I am told that the flywheel is different? Why is it different and what are the differences? I will be putting a lightened flywheel and TT exedy clutch in but i was just curious of the differences? if anyone can shed some light on that for me it would be appreciated.

 

 

Anyway thats all for now, I only wrote this to share with people who understand what I`m doing, as the girlfriend has moaned all day and thinks its a useless exersise!!! Women :yawn:

 

Daz

well done mate thats a lot of work you got done today you deserve a pint:duffer:great work:thumbup:

I take it you were using ramps as well?, otherwise would of just turned propshaft to access last bolt

 

The NA flywheel is smaller than the TT version. TT flywheel in NA box fowls the Bellhousing. You will need to grind away the inside of the bellhousing around the startermotor area, and you also need to space out the startermotor.

well done mate thats a lot of work you got done today you deserve a pint:duffer:great work:thumbup:

 

Cheers Gaz, Just had a pint of Diet coke, Thanks :duffer:

 

Despite the bruises and blood, I actually enjoyed myself!!

 

Daz

I take it you were using ramps as well?, otherwise would of just turned propshaft to access last bolt

 

The NA flywheel is smaller than the TT version. TT flywheel in NA box fowls the Bellhousing. You will need to grind away the inside of the bellhousing around the startermotor area, and you also need to space out the startermotor.

 

Yep I have already told him..... and put up a picture of where to grind the bellhousing.

I take it you were using ramps as well?, otherwise would of just turned propshaft to access last bolt

 

The NA flywheel is smaller than the TT version. TT flywheel in NA box fowls the Bellhousing. You will need to grind away the inside of the bellhousing around the startermotor area, and you also need to space out the startermotor.

 

Hi Bud, Yeh, I was a little worried just having the car on axel stands, so i put blocks under the wheels and chocked everything up so it didnt move!! hence the propshaft was stuck in 1 position :headvswal

 

Just curious, why cant the N/A flywheel and clutch fit the TT engine?

 

Also i know about the grinding i need to do and the 5mm spacer on the Starter, It all made sense today when i had a good look at everthing, nice one

 

I`m making another spacer for slick pete

 

Cheers Daz.

Hi Bud, Yeh, I was a little worried just having the car on axel stands, so i put blocks under the wheels and chocked everything up so it didnt move!! hence the propshaft was stuck in 1 position :headvswal

 

Just curious, why cant the N/A flywheel and clutch fit the TT engine?

 

Also i know about the grinding i need to do and the 5mm spacer on the Starter, It all made sense today when i had a good look at everthing, nice one

 

Cheers Daz.

 

The NA flywheel and clutch will fit the TT engine fine, its just the Gearbox bellhousing issue, thats all. Once you do the mentioned grinding for clearance then your good to go.

 

The NA and TT boxes are the same, except Nissan made the bellhousing thinner on the TT box to accomodate the larger TT flywheel, so if using an NA box thats what you need to do yourself.

The NA flywheel and clutch will fit the TT engine fine, its just the Gearbox bellhousing issue, thats all. Once you do the mentioned grinding for clearance then your good to go.

 

The NA and TT boxes are the same, except Nissan made the bellhousing thinner on the TT box to accomodate the larger TT flywheel, so if using an NA box thats what you need to do yourself.

 

I don't think he is fully understanding the problem Dave, although after this last post he most definitely should.

The NA flywheel and clutch will fit the TT engine fine, its just the Gearbox bellhousing issue, thats all. Once you do the mentioned grinding for clearance then your good to go.

 

The NA and TT boxes are the same, except Nissan made the bellhousing thinner on the TT box to accomodate the larger TT flywheel, so if using an NA box thats what you need to do yourself.

 

 

OK Great!! So,I understand why the bellhousing needs to be cut to accomodate the flywheel, I assume the only reason why people grind the bellhousing is that the N/A flywheel and clutch are not strong enough to take the TT power? Does that make sence?

 

What I`m trying to say is, I have the N/a box and N/a flywheel but no cluch, so if i ordered a HI power N/a clutch would that do? I`m not tying to avoid paying for TT items, I am just curious of the differences.

 

Daz

Edited August 7, 201114 yr by daZvert

OK Great!! So,I understand why the bellhousing needs to be cut to accomodate the starter motor, I assume the only reason why people grind the bellhousing is that the N/A flywheel and clutch are not strong enough to take the TT power? Does that make sence?

 

What I`m trying to say is, I have the N/a box and N/a flywheel but no cluch, so if i ordered a HI power N/a clutch would that do? I`m not tying to avoid paying for TT items, I am just curious of the differences.

 

Daz

 

If you are just going to stick around 280/300 bhp on your TT engine then an uprated NA clutch will be OK (IMO)

RPS or ACT will be good. If you plan on more power then I would go for a TT set up.

I have just put a RPS Street Max TT clutch and Fidanza ally flywheel in my new NA car as I will be running around 300bhp and using it very aggessively

If you are just going to stick around 280/300 bhp on your TT engine then an uprated NA clutch will be OK (IMO)

RPS or ACT will be good. If you plan on more power then I would go for a TT set up.

I have just put a RPS Street Max TT clutch and Fidanza ally flywheel in my new NA car as I will be running around 300bhp and using it very aggessively

 

Thanks Pete, Your a star, and thanks for your previous help.

 

I understood 100% on what you had already told me,regarding the grinding out etc, but I couldnt get my head around what differences there were on the variation`s of N/a to TT Fly wheel fitments

 

I will be going for the TT parts as my engine is putting out a bit more than stock as i have an uprated ecu and a boost controler set up.

 

Thanks again for everyones help.

 

Daz

Sounds like you made good progress today. Get some pics up of you're progress if you can.

Thanks Pete, Your a star, and thanks for your previous help.

 

I understood 100% on what you had already told me,regarding the grinding out etc, but I couldnt get my head around what differences there were on the variation`s of N/a to TT Fly wheel fitments

 

I will be going for the TT parts as my engine is putting out a bit more than stock as i have an uprated ecu and a boost controler set up.

 

Thanks again for everyones help.

 

Daz

 

i think that is the way to go.

I have just bled the clutch today and Im happy with the pedal effort needed to shift the RPS TT clutch n fly.

IMO you dont need that silly clutch booster thing... its for girls:winkiss:

Sounds like you made good progress today. Get some pics up of you're progress if you can.

 

Will do mate, I normally snap away at everything, but under the car with oil and blood all over me, I though i better wait till tommorrow when I`m clean. :hammer:

 

Cheers DaZ.

OK Great!! So,I understand why the bellhousing needs to be cut to accomodate the starter motor, I assume the only reason why people grind the bellhousing is that the N/A flywheel and clutch are not strong enough to take the TT power? Does that make sence?

 

What I`m trying to say is, I have the N/a box and N/a flywheel but no cluch, so if i ordered a HI power N/a clutch would that do? I`m not tying to avoid paying for TT items, I am just curious of the differences.

 

Daz

The tt clutch is a larger diameter so it has more surface area to handle the increased torque.Thats why the flywheel is larger to accomadate this.

The tt clutch is a larger diameter so it has more surface area to handle the increased torque.Thats why the flywheel is larger to accomadate this.

 

Nice one Jimmer,

 

That was the exact explanation I was looking for. :flowers:

 

Thanks bud :bow:

 

Daz.

Good work Daz mate!!!! :bow:

 

I know i don't have a lot of time at the mo mate, but if you need a hand just ask and i'll see what i can do :)

I know i don't have a lot of time at the mo mate, but if you need a hand just ask and i'll see what i can do :)

 

Same here mate. I've got some time later this week and next week. If you need a hand just ask.

Same here mate. I've got some time later this week and next week. If you need a hand just ask.

 

Cheers Boy`s, I should be fine, but its nice to know there is help if i need it, If I were you 2 I would turn my phone off for at least 2 weeks in case i do ring!!! :lol:

 

I dont know what use Isaac would be though, as he`s shagged himself to death recently, and would probably fall asleep under the bonnet :tongue_smilie:

 

No, seriously Thanks :bow:

 

DaZ

Well Day 2 and the auto box is out!!!!! I wasnt looking forward to coming home from work and then attempting to remove it, but it was quite easy even on my own!!! just me a 14mm socket and a trolley jack, piece of piss :sweatdrop:

 

The hardest part is the 2 bolts at the top of the gearbox,so thats it for now, a big clean up underneath, get the underside of the car sealed and tidy my garage.

 

Heres the moment i smiled

Out and gone!!

Flywheel, back of engine

Fekin gear oil everywhere

Bonnet off for easier access

You're cracking on well with that job mate. Took me a week just to get the balls up to undo the bolts on the bell housing.. lol Did the box come out with the filler tube still attached? I struggled for ages until I undid it from the box...

Top job! Full credit to you for having a go, especially on your own!

You're cracking on well with that job mate. Took me a week just to get the balls up to undo the bolts on the bell housing.. lol Did the box come out with the filler tube still attached? I struggled for ages until I undid it from the box...

 

 

LOL! I cant belive I`m that far either, The gear box slid out lovely, it snagged on the filler tube slightly but i just kept waggling whilst on the trolley jack and lowering a bit at a time and it just slid out! Amazing

 

The only job I`ve ever done before this is change the shockers on my Cavalier, so i am well chuffed with myself! Still a lot of hard work to come, but i will deffo get some help from a mate who is a mechanic, when its time to put the new box in.

 

Cheers Daz:thumbup1:

Edited January 18, 201015 yr by daZvert

Top job! Full credit to you for having a go, especially on your own!

 

Cheers bud, In the past i would have just gone to a garage like Zedworld etc to do the jobs, But i got made redundant last year and money is not as abundant as it used to be, so i had to get dirty!! But I`m actualy loving it!

 

I will be getting help putting it back in though!

 

Regards Daz.

Edited January 18, 201015 yr by daZvert

Yeah it's a good feeling when you do it yourself (fnaar) I'm like you mate, never done anything on a car until I got the zed, now the only thing I wont attempt myself is an engine or gearbox rebuild.

Yeah it's a good feeling when you do it yourself (fnaar) I'm like you mate, never done anything on a car until I got the zed, now the only thing I wont attempt myself is an engine or gearbox rebuild.

 

Yeh me too! I lose too many nuts and bolts so an engine and gearbox rebuild would have to go to Jimmer and the likes, your right though its a good feeling doing it yourself. Its nice to have a little clean and polish whilst under there too

 

Daz

Edited January 18, 201015 yr by daZvert