wrcbonk Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Wanted to write this up quick before I lost the motivation. Needed to come up with a shift boot for my RB transmission that would seal adequately and fit the new trans in my S30. I decided to order the shift boot from an 84-84 Z31 VG. Wanted new rubber so I forked out and ordered it from MSA. To keep the boot in place I needed a plate. I was able to get a plate from a 260z from a friend. I ordered a leather outer from the same place as Rayapp. To get the VG boot over the RB shifter isolator you just need some lube. Drilling the holes was fine except for the front right corner. The PO cut away some of the tunnel putting in a 280z 5 speed tranny. The hole is very close to the edge, I used a smaller diameter sheet metal screw and won't think about it. I am not going to make any more predictions about when I am going to start the car, I'll just post a video. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Please excuse my French I meant ShiFter boot, sorry. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Please excuse my French I meant ShiFter boot, sorry. Bonk Bonk that was a good one. I must be in a weird mood but it makes me chuckle the last 4 times I read it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have the oem boot new, mine seems to fit/seal properly with my rb25 trans. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Pat, It was probably pretty funny to see me sitting at my computer when I realized the mistake. I thought everything was fine then I went to check to see if the post was up I started saying what I didn't mean to write over and over again. I immediately tried to go in an edit the post, but as you may know, you can't edit the Title or Description. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 ZT-R, I tried the stock boot, but it ripped when I tried pulling it over the shifter and once it was in place it wouldn't stay put when shifting forward. The PO cut out part of the tunnel. Anyway, glad yours worked, one less thing. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David GArcia Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 where did you purchase the z31 shift boot? is their a website you can link me to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 David, I believe this is the right link to what I ordered. I would try to make sure with MSA. It took them several weeks if not more than a month to fill the order. They told me it was a special order part. ZT-R was able to use the stock one. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SIC02I02/40-6125 Hopefully this works. I have had trouble with these links in the past. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David GArcia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Oh Thanks Bonk but what I was reffering to was the leather shift boot. I should have been more precise on what I was asking. My rb25det inner shift boot is in tact. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 David, I went with the same company Rayapp used. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/101231-custom-shift-boot-options-for-your-rb-z/page__p__948619__fromsearch__1#entry948619 Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900ss Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 ZT-R, I tried the stock boot, but it ripped when I tried pulling it over the shifter. Dunno if anyone else uses them but mines fitted fine as it has a 2 piece quick shift lever No need to force it over the fat part as the top fat half unscrews to leave just a thin stump Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Dunno if anyone else uses them but mines fitted fine as it has a 2 piece quick shift lever No need to force it over the fat part as the top fat half unscrews to leave just a thin stump Just a thought Mine is the same way... 2 piece short shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I have the oem boot new, mine seems to fit/seal properly with my rb25 trans. Am I missing something? Sorry to revive an old thread. Zt-r did you mean the Oem rb25 trans boot or the Oem 240z boot? I have neither and the 240z boot is much cheaper so just trying to find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Well, there is a round seal for the rb25 that seals the snap ring, etc, and there is a tunnel seal for the 240z. I used oem 240z tunnel seal but i do have a short shifter, not sure if that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaapp2 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 For reference, the short shifters (mainly the Nismo and ISIS as I have both) are shorter by like 1/2" and the NISMO has an upgraded dampener and the ISIS is solid. So for a boot it doesnt make a world of difference. I used the 240SX shifter boot. redlinegoods.com for the outer boots and they have the correct boot for the RB in an S30. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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