jakeoster Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Alrite guys, I'm at work on my break where I tend to come up with crazy ideas. I was just curious if it is a viable option to convert an RB26 trans to RWD? I have never heard of this done before. Any attempts or succesful builds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I do not know for sure, but I suspect the info is already on HBZ. I thought you just changed the tailshaft housing with one from a RWD trans such as the RB25DET or VG30DE/T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z24O Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 not that hard cut off the 4wd alloy section, remove the chain drive from the parent box(just cut the loop and pull it out),then plate the hole you have left to pretty it up not sure why though unless you have a cheap 4wd trans already(which you could always sell to fund a RWD RB25 trans) they are heavier and probably have been more abused in a previous life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Stick the awd bell on a z32 gearbox and call it a day. I won't go into detail there is a sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ahh hell, now I feel even more buyers remorse for going with the RB25 instead of the RB26:rolleyesg Why isnt this a more common thing? I did not buy the RB26 because I couldnt afford an RB26 with RB25 trans at the time. Personally Id like a 6 speed more then a 5 speed...are the results sub par (assuming the RB26 trans is in good condition) or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftrd Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It also requires an $800 custom drive shaft. There is no slip yoke for the back of the 26 trans. It's a flange, so a slip joint with bellows needs to be built into the shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booztd 3 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ahh hell, now I feel even more buyers remorse for going with the RB25 instead of the RB26:rolleyesg Why isnt this a more common thing? I did not buy the RB26 because I couldnt afford an RB26 with RB25 trans at the time. Personally Id like a 6 speed more then a 5 speed...are the results sub par (assuming the RB26 trans is in good condition) or something? FWIW the RB26, RB25, and Z32 transmission are all the same internally....theres no advantage to going with either of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 ^^ Yeah. Also, the RB26 trans is not a 6 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zdan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 or a rb26 bellhousing with a Z32 trans. That ended up costing me $600 and I still have a rb26 tranny to sell to a high hp GTR owner who just broke his. rb25det trans are rare and expensive. I have a good solution for the z32 shifter, if you want pics let me know and ill post them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z U L8R Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 rb26 front bellhousing on z32 tranny, bolts right up, good to go. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zdan Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 yeah thats already been mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ^^ Yeah. Also, the RB26 trans is not a 6 speed. R34's got six speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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