83turbo280zx Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 as far as i know the 2jz and rb26 engines employ the basic same 6 speed getrag transmission, with the only acception of nissan's being AWD, well in that case, is it possible (within a limited budget) to mate an rb26 to a supra getrag tranny into an 83 280zx, or am i better off just putting up with the rb25 5-spd? if its possible, i wanna know because i would love to have a 6-spd behind an rb26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Any things possible I suppose. Its something I wouldn't waste the money, or the money, or the money and time on. Having 5 gears behind my rb26ttz is more than enough shifting. You would be just going thru a whole bunch of $$ and effort just to say you have a very expensive 6 spd, in my opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Limited budget??? The 6 speeds from the supras run like $2.5k+ last I checked... Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booztd 3 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I think you guys are failing to see how much BETTER the supra trans are than the nissan trans. I have had MANY nissan 5spd trans fail on me....... You will never see a stock style nissan trans going 8's like the supra guys do on theirs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 What do a 600, 700, and 1000hp supra have in common? They all run 12's. Supras don't make 8's.....hahah j/k. There is a reason they make 2JZ to the Chevy transmissions, can hold power, and are extremely reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Limited budget???The 6 speeds from the supras run like $2.5k+ last I checked... Mario $3500 used and $6500 new. I saw Boost Logic install a brand new Getrag into a Supra shipped over from Panama and, apparently, even Boost Logic paid that much for a new one. It was actually this guy's friend - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-piEjJMOEDs . The guy in the Supra owns the Lamborghini and the Supra (built by Boost Logic) and wanted to race them against each other, hence, this video. What do a 600, 700, and 1000hp supra have in common? They all run 12's. Supras don't make 8's.....hahah j/k. There is a reason they make 2JZ to the Chevy transmissions, can hold power, and are extremely reliable. That joke is so 90's. For example, Boost Logic's "street car" with a 6-speed ran 8's in the 1/4 recently and, only a few weeks ago, broke the world record for fast standing mile for a street car - 229.7mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyice Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 why not just find a R34 tranny and seal off the section going to the front diff...or just use an RB25 tranny and get upgraded gear box for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 That joke is so 90's. For example, Boost Logic's "street car" with a 6-speed ran 8's in the 1/4 recently and, only a few weeks ago, broke the world record for fast standing mile for a street car - 229.7mph. Its a JOKE, like haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownHybridZRacer Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I think you guys are failing to see how much BETTER the supra trans are than the nissan trans. I have had MANY nissan 5spd trans fail on me....... You will never see a stock style nissan trans going 8's like the supra guys do on theirs..... I think you fail to see that Supras that make loads of power get automatics so they can switch it out with a 350 turbo tranny instead of the 6spd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I think you fail to see that Supras that make loads of power get automatics so they can switch it out with a 350 turbo tranny instead of the 6spd. If you mean most people opt for automatics over a manual, that's merely for drag racing purposes... and because they suck at shifting They also go with automatics to keep the engine in it's power band... where it is making loads of power up high. I believe a manual is better for everything except drag racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownHybridZRacer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 If you mean most people opt for automatics over a manual, that's merely for drag racing purposes... and because they suck at shifting They also go with automatics to keep the engine in it's power band... where it is making loads of power up high. I believe a manual is better for everything except drag racing. Isnt that what hes going for? He obviously wants to make lots of power if the RB25 tranny isnt good enough for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyice Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 i think you fail to see that most of the supra guys now are going mid 8's and 9's consistently with the stock 6 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownHybridZRacer Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 i think you fail to see that most of the supra guys now are going mid 8's and 9's consistently with the stock 6 speed Yes it can and has been done many times. Were you got that "most of the supra guys now are going with stock 6spds" I have no idea. They still will take a auto over a manual for drag racing. The auto 350's can handle more power and are more consistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 WOW! Way to turn this guy's thread into a pissing match. To the original poster, you might get lucky and be able to fit the bellhousing from an R34 GTR onto the transmission of the supra. My guess would be that it probably won't work but anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 WOW! Way to turn this guy's thread into a pissing match. It always happens on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z24O Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R34-Gt-6-Speed-Getrag-Ge-t216865.html&hl=getrag this guy lives in my city and he wants AU$3100 for the Getrag 6 speed gearbox and transfer case from his R34 GTR (RB26) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownHybridZRacer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 WOW! Way to turn this guy's thread into a pissing match. To the original poster, you might get lucky and be able to fit the bellhousing from an R34 GTR onto the transmission of the supra. My guess would be that it probably won't work but anything is possible. How is this a pissing match. This is a forum where you go to learn about cars. well heres some education. Not my fault some people have no clue what there taking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 This one is done.... If you have some actual technical info on how this swap can or can't happen start another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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