[PIMPIN]

Hey guys,

Any idea whom is best to approach for getting an R34GTR gearbox other than Japan obviously. What's the current market price - I remember someone getting a new one a couple of years back and was in the 20k range IIRC.

Besides that, what sort of gearbox upgrades do most people use locally? Replacement gears or more swapping for aftermarket such as OS Giken, PPG, HKS, etc.

Thanks!

     

DarkChild

Hey [PIMPIN],
The six-speed Getrag 'box is quite robust. Synchros may wear out. If you're not looking for serious drag racing or circuit/track racing, just rebuild or you could replace the gears with stronger after market ones. Complete boxes are very nice but can cost a lot. If you can afford it, go for it. I hear that the OS Giken sequential gearbox has helical cut gears and is virtualy as quiet as a standard box.

     

joethurr

Came across this while looking for something else...
GTR34 GB

http://myjdmworld.com/product_summary.php?type_pkid=103

     

Edward Chew

But then how come that gearbox doesn't have center differential on the side?

     

[PIMPIN]

Yeah the thing is I can only find those OS Giken aftermarket gearsets for the 5spd boxes. I guess for the 34's the only option is to swap the whole box for a sequential box or look at other brands so I guess that's something to ponder.

OFF TOPIC: Quick question regarding tires - I know I've asked before but now I've used the tires for half a year and I really need new tires. Sick of the frequent replacing needed with semi slicks so I want a road tire but the thing is I've always run RE540s/RE55s/RT-615s over the years so I'm not too clued in on what's around

     

russwestwood

Hey Pimpin.. go for a short shifter lah.. and for tires, im currently liking the Michelin Pilot Sport 2s..

     

JaHaX

russ

pilot sport 2 ... hemmm ... good for GTR

im using pilot preceda 2 only ... hehehe

     

DarkChild

I wouldn't suggest a short shifter. I was interested in one as well but I did some research and digging online and according to Dino Dalle Carbonare (DCD on GTROC)

I think he knows what he's talking about...

Maybe that's why you don't see many J-tuners using one.

     

russwestwood

Darkchild, good advice.. but I think Datuk Sri Pimpin can afford to install a bulletproof holinger type built gearbox complete with short shifter, as he has the funds & the need to!! He drives like a rally/GT/F1 driver, all-in-1! hehe...

     

raptorie54

thats not 6 spds transmission neither the engine.

     

[PIMPIN]

Hi guys,

Sorry for lack of reply as of late - health issues.
I've decided to explore the PPG gearbox - updates soon.

Dark - you're right (as usual) regarding the short shifter. It kills boxes.

     

cmng

pimpin

i interested on the PPG box as well but
not on GTR but GTiR

one of the weakest link of the GTiR

     

raptorie54

hey guys!!

im in the project of swapping the getrag 6 speeds tranny into my bcnr33.

just got it mounted to the engine today. next is the propellar shaft work.

items :-

- getrag 6 speeds trans
- hks gt-pro for bnr34
- front section bnr34 prop match with rear bcnr33 prop (dont know whether it works, think is not that simple)

i didnt swap the complete tranny. the bcnr33 front n rear box still stay which the final ratio is 4.11. dont know how its like with a 6 speeds. heard Mines did this set up b4, is this true? but on a bnr34 chasis.

to swap the complete tranny needs all the driveshafts changed. if my current set up failed then i have no choice to get it complete swap.

cant wait to see.

any comment from any sifu's here????