80LS1T Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I see your point! and your probably correct on that from a strength stand point, Butt!!!!!!!!! cost is always a Factor! First, we are just building the Adapter plate not doing the engineering, second this swap is expensive enough as it is, and if the person has the transmission already this helps to reduce the cost of the swap! Kevin Well after the 2nd or 3rd tranny that you grenade you'll probably wish you spent time on an adapter for a decent tranny.(I'm not being argumentative, just trying to help...I'm a Nissan tech and seeing these trannys not even hold up to the 350Z's power would make me wonder how its ever going to hold the TQ of the VK56) They are a very cheap tranny, we don't have to send them back to Nissan so we just throw them away or give them away if someone wants them. When I was at training last summer one of the instructors was telling me how even the best techs have a hard time rebuilding these trannys because most of the parts can be flip flopped and fit but wont actually work if it's installed backwards. He also said in his opinion its way over engineered with too many parts which also makes it a PITA to rebuild. We also don't rebuild them because the parts from the old tranny don't work in the new "counter measure" transmission so they just have us replace the whole thing. I would still love to see this car in action! And would love to see how the tranny handles the abuse! Who knows you may never have a problem!... Guy:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well I am sure you know more than I on the reliability of these units! I will pass your Post on to Joe with the Drift Team! Thanks! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I agree. If a Nissan tranny were to be used I recommend the Z32 FS5R30A. They are proven to be very strong and, since they were used in both the NA and TT Z32, can easily be found all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510six Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Look at the adaptor to the VH45de to T56 .The LS1 T56 even in stock form is a very robust transmission and can be upgraded to handle 1200 hp. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/563982/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Both the Z32 and Z33 trannies are plenty strong. I wouldn't hesitate to use either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Both the Z32 and Z33 trannies are plenty strong. I wouldn't hesitate to use either. I would have to differ... Most Z33 tranies are known to implode even with stock HP. Z32 trannies are proven to more than 400hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I would have to differ...Most Z33 tranies are known to implode even with stock HP. Z32 trannies are proven to more than 400hp. I work on them every day. I have never replaced one for something that wasn't caused by the driver. Not one has sheared a gear, it's always synchronizer issues, which don't just happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Don't make that mistake, I did. This adapter should be for the VK56 to 6-speed from what I've seen. It does say 5-speed but I believe this adapter was made for that guy running the VK56 in the drift 350Z. Looking at the pattern, I'm pretty confident its for the newer 350Z 6-speed... I'd double check though. http://www.wilcap.com/webdoc2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here is a link for a vk56de for $2500. Not bad considering it only has 17k miles http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TITAN-ARMADA-QX56-PATHFINDER-VK56DE-ENGINE-5-6-MOTOR-08_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b00cb03dQQitemZ110327803965QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmech Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 If you are worried about trannys. Then go get one that will do the job. TKO 600. http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/TKO.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If you are worried about trannys. Then go get one that will do the job. TKO 600. http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/TKO.asp the adapter is for the Z32 trans NOT the Z33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbehuniak Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 any progress? This project was abandoned from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockSC300 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) ya, check out below. Edited February 7, 2012 by StockSC300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockSC300 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I'm helping my friend Chris Haskel with his VK56 S14 240SX project and I made an adapter plate for a VK56DE using a 350Z/370Z transmission. I have both early model (CD005 and before) and also the late model (CD009) 370Z (high rev motor) bolt patterns into the adapter as well. I am going to start selling these if anyone is interested. I was thinking $450 to start if I could get a bulk order I'm sure I could get the price down. I have the bolt patterns for Z32 stuff as well, just let me know what you guys want and I can make it.. clutch stuff isn't really an issue, if you've dealt with this sort of thing before. The picture shown was the mock-up plate that I used for test fitting.. I'm in Florida so if anyone is local, feel free to stop by and check stuff out, if you have questions or what ever feel free to contact me on my email at Brettwcollins@gmail.com I'll keep you guys updated with his Swap as he gets it going.. thanks!! Edited February 7, 2012 by StockSC300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) If you can supply the in quality and quanity I would intrested. Call me...Mack 951-304-9300/1045 Edited February 10, 2012 by fast-datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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