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DAN00H · 18th May 2005, 06:00 AM

lots of Aussie GTR's are using REDLINE lightweight shockproof - including me

good stuff, and something I will continue to use.

I suggest you also use a suction pump to get the oil in - much easier.....

RB_26 · 18th May 2005, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAN00H

lots of Aussie GTR's are using REDLINE lightweight shockproof - including me

good stuff, and something I will continue to use.

I suggest you also use a suction pump to get the oil in - much easier.....

Ahhh the Swedish Maid?

bmw.williamsf1 · 18th May 2005, 12:04 PM

Mate I am just another GT-R owner that luckily found the REDLINE stuff before wasting money on a gearbox rebuild!!!!

if you are interested there is plenty of good info in the Aussie http://www.skylinesaustralia.com site on redline....

is expensive as! (about 50 pounds here) but worth it!!!

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Originally Posted by RB_26

Hmmmm.... either you are a Redline sales rep.. or this is the answer! Anyone else on the redline products... going to check the site out now... Jesus.. 9:14am am I'm looking at gearbox lubricant... I NEED to get out more... s0dding liners... wreck your life!

RB2633 · 23rd May 2005, 06:25 PM

I wanted to know whether a R34 GTR getrag gearbox would fit into a R33GTR chassis. Reason for this question is because i have a R33 GTR with an R34 N1 engine.. Also if anyone might have prices on it..

Thanks Ali

V1H · 24th May 2005, 03:34 PM

I think it does, there are R32s in japan with R34 boxes so no reason not to fit, conversion cost, no idea but guessing an R34 box alone would be worth a couple of k.

As for reliability, do a search, lots have been written & i think the consensus is that the 6speed is no stronger than the 5, I use to have an r33 (0.8bar chip)which started to baulk between 4 & 5 at approx 50000 motorway miles & driven in a restrained fashion.

I'll stick with 5 & factor in gearbox rebuild as a wear & tear part.

RB2633 · 24th May 2005, 03:48 PM

any ideas on what would be the best rebuild for a 600bhp r33 gtr, reliability wise obviously a standard gearbox has always had a weak link issue on gears 3rd & 4th.
also if you may have any price ideas, would help.

Thanks Ali

V1H · 7th June 2005, 01:21 AM

I seemed to remember Abbey M/S talking about rebuilding the 5 speed with uprated Nissan? parts, as for prices, don't know for sure but think it could be around a £1000+ mark, best to phone a few reputable places & get prices, update on the 6 speed is the box is around £2-3000 + fitting & u'll need a new propshaft? as the gearbox is slightly longer than the 5 speed.

phatsupraboytt · 12th June 2005, 05:36 PM

3rd to 4th crunches occasionally especially when im driving fast. any ideas for me?

bmw.williamsf1 · 12th June 2005, 06:58 PM

does anyone know if the R33 GTR is better than the R32 GTR at handling power???

I want a G box to handle 600hp....hmmm

ExScoobyT · 13th June 2005, 07:10 AM

At some point, towards the end of R33 GTR production, Nissan uprated 4th / 5th gear assembly including syncro rings.

Any rebuild of the std box should now include these more robust parts, as original parts are no longer available.

The synco rings are apparently stronger as is 4th&5th assembly. Rebuild cost from specialist circa £1800........

SkyJawa · 13th June 2005, 09:07 AM

What advantages would the 6sp give over the 5sp, does it make the car quicker?

Bubble · 25th June 2005, 08:07 PM

Richard bell put in the new Redline Heavy Shockproof oil in the gearbox for me when he put the engine back in. Before then the gear change from 4th to 5th was crunching really badly, even when pausing in neutral for half a second. There was just an awefull sounding crrrunnnch

Now it's perfect, even on fast changes and the box is super slick from cold. Two or three people advised me to try the Shockproof oil, but I was scepticle. I mean, how can just a different oil help a weak synchro ring?

Go on, try it - dam sight cheaper than a gearbox rebuild

Mookistar · 14th July 2005, 09:22 AM

can anybody advise me how much redline i would need to change the gearbox oil? And wether lightweight or heavyweight is best for a stage 1 r33 gtr?

thanks in advance

mook

skyline69_uk · 14th July 2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by paul cawson

Slight crunch going into Fifth gear on mine. Will fix but I am in no rush as I am doing a lot of hard pull aways. I could fix Fifth and blow One of the other gears

Me too the odd time but over the years of driving all sorts of cars nearly every gearbox has it's problems.

skyline69_uk · 14th July 2005, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubble

Richard bell put in the new Redline Heavy Shockproof oil in the gearbox for me when he put the engine back in. Before then the gear change from 4th to 5th was crunching really badly, even when pausing in neutral for half a second. There was just an awefull sounding crrrunnnch

Now it's perfect, even on fast changes and the box is super slick from cold. Two or three people advised me to try the Shockproof oil, but I was scepticle. I mean, how can just a different oil help a weak synchro ring?

Go on, try it - dam sight cheaper than a gearbox rebuild

I've give it a go!

View Poll Results: GTR Gearboxes....
Stock box fine and serves its purpose well, no problems yet thanks..	149	43.19%
Stock box was fine but now causing some concern whilst changing..	80	23.19%
Stock box doing my head in now and needs changed asap!	10	2.90%
Stock box let me down and now on 2nd.. 3rd... 4th...replacement..	21	6.09%
Rebuilt stock box and very happy now thanks!	18	5.22%
Killed rebuilt box and need a really expensive one.. HKS..O/S..	9	2.61%
I have a really expensive box.. and am a smug b**tard thanks ;-))	37	10.72%
None of the above	25	7.25%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 345. You may not vote on this poll

23rd May 2005, 06:25 PM	#34 (permalink)
RB2633 GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: london Posts: 138	Someone help please!! I wanted to know whether a R34 GTR getrag gearbox would fit into a R33GTR chassis. Reason for this question is because i have a R33 GTR with an R34 N1 engine.. Also if anyone might have prices on it.. Thanks Ali

25th June 2005, 08:07 PM	#42 (permalink)
Bubble GTROC Member 489 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Braintree/Colchester Posts: 742	I don't believe it!!!! Richard bell put in the new Redline Heavy Shockproof oil in the gearbox for me when he put the engine back in. Before then the gear change from 4th to 5th was crunching really badly, even when pausing in neutral for half a second. There was just an awefull sounding crrrunnnch Now it's perfect, even on fast changes and the box is super slick from cold. Two or three people advised me to try the Shockproof oil, but I was scepticle. I mean, how can just a different oil help a weak synchro ring? Go on, try it - dam sight cheaper than a gearbox rebuild __________________ Geoff - Rising Sun Performance tuned R34GTT RB30with a T04Z - 675bhp 574lbs all through the rear wheels...........

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Mookistar ADMINISTRATOR Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Living life 8min 50 secs at a time Posts: 10,267	can anybody advise me how much redline i would need to change the gearbox oil? And wether lightweight or heavyweight is best for a stage 1 r33 gtr? thanks in advance mook __________________ WANTED - TEIN FLEX for R33 GTR FOR ALL GTR FORUM RELATED ISSUES CONTACT THE ADMIN TEAM 'MOOKISTAR' OR 'MOLEMAN' SKYLINE FAQ'S!

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18th May 2005, 06:00 AM	#31 (permalink)
DAN00H GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canberra - Australia Posts: 229	lots of Aussie GTR's are using REDLINE lightweight shockproof - including me good stuff, and something I will continue to use. I suggest you also use a suction pump to get the oil in - much easier.....

24th May 2005, 03:34 PM	#35 (permalink)
V1H GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London Posts: 373	I think it does, there are R32s in japan with R34 boxes so no reason not to fit, conversion cost, no idea but guessing an R34 box alone would be worth a couple of k. As for reliability, do a search, lots have been written & i think the consensus is that the 6speed is no stronger than the 5, I use to have an r33 (0.8bar chip)which started to baulk between 4 & 5 at approx 50000 motorway miles & driven in a restrained fashion. I'll stick with 5 & factor in gearbox rebuild as a wear & tear part.

24th May 2005, 03:48 PM	#36 (permalink)
RB2633 GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: london Posts: 138	any ideas on what would be the best rebuild for a 600bhp r33 gtr, reliability wise obviously a standard gearbox has always had a weak link issue on gears 3rd & 4th. also if you may have any price ideas, would help. Thanks Ali

7th June 2005, 01:21 AM	#37 (permalink)
V1H GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London Posts: 373	I seemed to remember Abbey M/S talking about rebuilding the 5 speed with uprated Nissan? parts, as for prices, don't know for sure but think it could be around a £1000+ mark, best to phone a few reputable places & get prices, update on the 6 speed is the box is around £2-3000 + fitting & u'll need a new propshaft? as the gearbox is slightly longer than the 5 speed.

12th June 2005, 05:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
phatsupraboytt GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Worthing, West Sussex Posts: 229	3rd to 4th crunches occasionally especially when im driving fast. any ideas for me?

12th June 2005, 06:58 PM	#39 (permalink)
bmw.williamsf1 GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 50	does anyone know if the R33 GTR is better than the R32 GTR at handling power??? I want a G box to handle 600hp....hmmm

13th June 2005, 07:10 AM	#40 (permalink)
ExScoobyT GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: `down sourfff Posts: 1,046	At some point, towards the end of R33 GTR production, Nissan uprated 4th / 5th gear assembly including syncro rings. Any rebuild of the std box should now include these more robust parts, as original parts are no longer available. The synco rings are apparently stronger as is 4th&5th assembly. Rebuild cost from specialist circa £1800........

13th June 2005, 09:07 AM	#41 (permalink)
SkyJawa GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Surrey/Berks Posts: 817	What advantages would the 6sp give over the 5sp, does it make the car quicker?