tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post6086011568623017993..comments2024-03-26T22:57:17.676+09:00Comments on One Man's Lonely Adventures In His R33 Skyline GT-R: NISMO GETRAG Conversion Kit for R32/R33 GT-RsAkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-34289216404371435502024-02-03T03:32:05.105+09:002024-02-03T03:32:05.105+09:00nearly 2 years later I'm getting getrag fitted...nearly 2 years later I'm getting getrag fitted, wish I had a Nissan Prince dealer I could go to<br />Robbie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085999874940794467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-86740762993958962962022-04-05T04:21:36.903+09:002022-04-05T04:21:36.903+09:00Just purchased 6speed Getrag and propshafts, havin...Just purchased 6speed Getrag and propshafts, having problems finding the transfer box. Did you keep the ratios now you have had it a while? Its going into my R32 -Robbie JRobbie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085999874940794467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-80127012628765408132016-02-15T00:55:22.654+09:002016-02-15T00:55:22.654+09:00Hi Jonathan,
Yep, certainly not a cheap upgrade. ...Hi Jonathan,<br /><br />Yep, certainly not a cheap upgrade. But if you've read through my blog, you would notice that most of my upgrades are carefully thought out, without much consideration of price - I simply like having the best. I think this is what will in the end separate my car from other modified 33s.<br /><br />Having experienced what gets sold second hand (I've been burned on wheels and other items), I wasn't about to take any chances with something that was gong to be expensive even if used or parted out. The way I look at it, it's cheaper in the long run to go with brand new in this case. Just like when I rebuilt my engine, I didn't use any used parts either - a false economy I think. <br /><br />Believe me I DID think long and hard about going new though for this...<br /><br />AkiAkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-92203815403387151592016-02-15T00:03:00.595+09:002016-02-15T00:03:00.595+09:00Holy moley, Nismo is rather proud of that conversi...Holy moley, Nismo is rather proud of that conversion judging by the list price, LOL. Is there anything in that kit that you couldn't get from a wrecked or part-out R34? Or are you paying the premium for factory-new gearbox and t-case? For comparison I think Subaru lists the STi 6-speed at something like $6k for a new one but you can usually find them from a part-out for half that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382059749876829723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-34350394450947485382015-11-10T00:07:19.264+09:002015-11-10T00:07:19.264+09:00Prince, Frans - so sorry I just saw these comments...Prince, Frans - so sorry I just saw these comments! Many thanks for taking the time to leave them.<br /><br />Prince, I am sorry but I have no opinion - but if you DO use the front and rear transfer from the BNR34, then you will in effect simply have the same transmission as the BNR34. Very easy to use but not as sporting because the engine will not be in the sweet spot as it is now. However it will be near OEM in driving I think.<br /><br />Frans, thanks for your thoughts. I have no idea which oil they used but suspect NISMO as you say. That would be for the transmission and the transfer. As for my rear diff, I have an aftermarket diff from OS Giken and use their oil, which is 80W-250 grade.<br /><br />AkiAkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-77574616879247048932015-11-02T19:57:23.083+09:002015-11-02T19:57:23.083+09:00Well done Aki and believe me having had mine for t...Well done Aki and believe me having had mine for the past 1 year it really makes the car feel much more drivable and the gearing is much better for both street and track. On the 5 speed box the rev drop between 1st and 2nd is a little too much and 3rd gear which takes you up to 200kph is a little crazy for everyday driving. <br /><br />Did you use the Nismo 75/140 oil in the diff? Lots of discussion about what oils to use with these as they are sensitive to what you use. Most seem to go for Toyota type IV including myself on advice from Getrag Germany. Avoid redline at all costs too many Getrags have suffered bushing failure due to additives causing swelling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071559719672136169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-89238386162705475522015-10-10T22:47:44.662+09:002015-10-10T22:47:44.662+09:00Excited,and we're going to install Nismo Getra...Excited,and we're going to install Nismo Getrag conversion kits as next week. I have not decide whether to chang the front and rear transfer is 3.5 (from R34 GTR).I hope that maybe you will have suggestion.Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221152170783416324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-11174414997364963642015-10-05T23:57:22.379+09:002015-10-05T23:57:22.379+09:00LOL Ibo - love how you got so excited. Well I say...LOL Ibo - love how you got so excited. Well I say keep your Series 3 gearbox as long as you can... Mine, every time we changed the fluid we'd see these small metal bits come out. Not to say I'm a bad driver, but watching some old videos right after I got the car it was already shifting a bit weird so I will take this chance to fully blame the original owner!<br /><br />It will be interesting to see how the gearbox loosens up. When I drove that 20,000km BNR34 (see my earlier post for April 11, 2015) the transmission did not feel like the one in my car. <br /><br />To Zach and マット, yeah, will be interesting to see how the car performs on the track. I suspect my time at Fuji probably won't change because my top speed will be lower, which diminishes the improved speed and response in slow corners. Tsukuba though might be interesting...Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-82686406665456934812015-10-04T05:53:57.857+09:002015-10-04T05:53:57.857+09:00Congrats Aki!
I recently drove a BNR34 and experie...Congrats Aki!<br />I recently drove a BNR34 and experienced the Getrag gearbox for the first time and loved it!マットnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-44485848620825638762015-10-04T03:30:12.442+09:002015-10-04T03:30:12.442+09:00I had the biggest smile on my face while reading t...I had the biggest smile on my face while reading this. SO awesome that you put the Getrag in your R33, Aki, and I hope some awesome track days are ahead after you break it in. I wouldn't mind seeing some track videos as well ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402918781823082917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-64183371987090969662015-10-02T20:38:33.168+09:002015-10-02T20:38:33.168+09:00Ohhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh (excited)
That is sooooo ...Ohhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh (excited)<br /><br />That is sooooo nice Aki.<br /><br />I actually thaught about that being in the box, but then as it is such an expensive mod, I thaught nahh :)<br /><br />It's actually a mod I consider too. My gearbox is still good I would say, though it shows it's age. But not having problem with getting gears in (Yet). But I do match rev to be sure it smoother when changing.<br /><br />It's actually a hard choice as it changes the originality of the BCNR, but on the other hand having a different ratio...<br /><br />Taking the kit from Nismo or finding a partout BNR34.... doing it while I can still sell my Series3 Gearbox or wait till it dies...<br /><br />First world problems :D<br /><br /><br />I am eager to see how you will settle on your opinion when you get used to it, broken in... maybe after a trackday<br /><br />Keep us updated on this subject as I am sure it interest a lot of us <br /><br />I would leave the final ratio as it is (if performance oriented)<br /><br />Such an awesome post. My chin literally dropped upon loading your blog :bigthumbup:Ibo nibonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-67714936469739686662015-10-02T09:35:06.944+09:002015-10-02T09:35:06.944+09:00Thanks Johnny! The N1 bonnet post won't be as ...Thanks Johnny! The N1 bonnet post won't be as exciting though lol..Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-5182568260361998872015-10-02T09:33:44.824+09:002015-10-02T09:33:44.824+09:00Oh yes I'd forgotten to explain why I got a ne...Oh yes I'd forgotten to explain why I got a new gearbox, thank you for that, I've edited the post!! Yes there are other choices available and all have good and bad points. This option is cost but as I had converted some yen to US dollars at the peak, converting it back to do this mod saved me about 20%...<br /><br />I am still getting used to the gearing, hopefully the 6th gear issue won't be an issue once I get used to it. Thanks again!Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-86532678647336346842015-10-02T03:44:19.457+09:002015-10-02T03:44:19.457+09:00Congrats Aki this is one expensive mod! Just wonde...Congrats Aki this is one expensive mod! Just wondering why you did it? Was your old transmission on its last legs? This is about the only mod missing from my BCNR33, but given its costs around €10000 to do in Europe, i could never justify the cost of it. If my trans ever brakes, which is a possibility with 650hp. Then i will have to take the cheap route and upgrade to a OS-Giken 1-3 Crossmission kit. stj88noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-30898945242346335672015-10-02T03:35:55.011+09:002015-10-02T03:35:55.011+09:00Just WOW! I have thought about that Getrag, would ...Just WOW! I have thought about that Getrag, would be so awesome to just try the difference. Looking forward to your next posts about N1 hood and a review.<br /><br />Always looking forward for updates on your blog.<br />There is always things to do on a car like these.<br />Thanks for some good reading! Johnnynoreply@blogger.com