is it feasable to buy an auto boxed car and swap the gearbox out for a manual? Is it just a case of swapping out the old auto box and dropping in the manual box clutch etc or is there more to it..(ie floor pan mods...) im desperately looking for a decent z with the cash to spend but only turning up auto TTs and really want a manual..... also what sort of cost would the manual box clutch and stuff id need to finish the conversion go for....? just working out if its worth the hassle...

yep its feasable. quite a few of us have already done it

Parts you'll need:

Manual box

Clutch

Flywheel

Clutch reservoir, master & slave cylinders, connecting pipework

Alternator harness from manual car

Pedals

Front section of propshaft ;)

 

All the holes are there ready for fitting.

There's a metal blanking plate spot welded over where the master cylinder goes through the bulkhead but it's easy to knock out with a hammer and chisel.

 

Over here the whole lot usually sells for around £500 to £600

Parts you'll need:

Manual box

Clutch

Flywheel

Clutch reservoir, master & slave cylinders, connecting pipework

Alternator harness from manual car

Pedals

 

All the holes are there ready for fitting.

There's a metal blanking plate spot welded over where the master cylinder goes through the bulkhead but it's easy to knock out with a hammer and chisel.

 

Over here the whole lot usually sells for around £500 to £600

 

The propshaft too,I also done this conversion and really do regret it :headvswal

The propshaft too,I also done this conversion and really do regret it :headvswal

 

 

WHY

i thought auto,s were better for the guarter mile,as the turbo,s atay spooled up

WHY

i thought auto,s were better for the guarter mile,as the turbo,s atay spooled up

 

 

They are but I had an auto and changed to ****y manual that failed (brand new box too) :headvswal

They are but I had an auto and changed to ****y manual that failed (brand new box too) :headvswal

 

 

so can auto,s take a lot more stick than a manwel ???

doesnt sound to bad really, anyone know o a decent place in or around the midlands that has doen this conv before and what sort of labour charge i should be expecting? £500-600 doesnt sound too bad, where have people ben sourcing the boxs from? i had to swap out the box on my 200 before and just got a cheap one from a breakers yard, but guessing thats not the attitude with a z really.....

doesnt sound to bad really, anyone know o a decent place in or around the midlands that has doen this conv before and what sort of labour charge i should be expecting? £500-600 doesnt sound too bad, where have people ben sourcing the boxs from? i had to swap out the box on my 200 before and just got a cheap one from a breakers yard, but guessing thats not the attitude with a z really.....

 

AndyZ sometimes has the kit cropping up from time to time. ZedWorld have done several conversions (including mine), and IIRC they can source new original parts. expect £550-£700 for the kit and £600-£700 for labour.

I have posted a complete list of parts in the FAQ area. (Plus I have a gearbox up for grabs in the For Sale forum)

AndyZ sometimes has the kit cropping up from time to time. ZedWorld have done several conversions (including mine), and IIRC they can source new original parts. expect £550-£700 for the kit and £600-£700 for labour.

 

 

Only £400 from Mark :wack:

 

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46619

sorry complete newbie here but the zen garage seem to be the guys to deal with from reading various threads, but i seem to be unable to find out where they are based :headvswal the money seems sensible for new kit to be fitted, and i definatly fancy paying someone rather than going through the hassle myself...!!!! if i put aside £1200 i shouldnt have any unnecessary suprises then.....??

 

also i take it so long as the parts are waiting before i drop the car off it could all be done in one working day... (i could drop it off and drive it back same day?) just incase the guys at zen are not near me......

 

cheers all for the help

sorry complete newbie here but the zen garage seem to be the guys to deal with from reading various threads, but i seem to be unable to find out where they are based :headvswal the money seems sensible for new kit to be fitted, and i definatly fancy paying someone rather than going through the hassle myself...!!!! if i put aside £1200 i shouldnt have any unnecessary suprises then.....??

 

also i take it so long as the parts are waiting before i drop the car off it could all be done in one working day... (i could drop it off and drive it back same day?) just incase the guys at zen are not near me......

 

cheers all for the help

 

 

Check out this post.

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46507

thanks just found that, probably should have checked the traders forum first.... oh well...

The propshaft too,I also done this conversion and really do regret it :headvswal

 

That's what I said :D :rofl:

 

Your auto box would have been mashed within minutes instead of hours if you hadn't changed it :o

Putting 600-800bhp through it it's not really suprising is it?

I've always heard the manual boxes can go up to about 600bhp and that's what you've got :headvswal :rofl:

if i put aside £1200 i shouldnt have any unnecessary suprises then.....??

 

also i take it so long as the parts are waiting before i drop the car off it could all be done in one working day... (i could drop it off and drive it back same day?) just incase the guys at zen are not near me......

 

cheers all for the help

 

I'd say a grand would do it easy.

I doubt you'll get it done in a day while you wait.

It's a pain in the arse to do and took me 2 days just to get the clutch pedal installed :rofl:

Probably easier once you realise its easier to take the dash apart to start with!

Your auto box would have been mashed within minutes instead of hours if you hadn't changed it

Putting 600-800bhp through it it's not really suprising is it?

I've always heard the manual boxes can go up to about 600bhp and that's what you've got

 

I beg to disagree with that. I'll rather install a performance auto box than swap to manual. Auto hold boost better than manual - even with high hp application.

 

I'm not knocking manual transmission cars or anything.

I beg to disagree with that. I'll rather install a performance auto box than swap to manual. Auto hold boost better than manual - even with high hp application.

 

I'm not knocking manual transmission cars or anything.

 

Quite agree a performance auto box is fine but a stock Z auto won't handle anything like as much power as the manual box before it goes tits up!

Look at the number of auto box failures people report on here every week.

i just want a manual over auto for the driving experiance, personnal choice i guess...