KA manual trans, how strong is it?

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ogskeeta
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Car: 01/1996 Nissan D21 5spd - rod bearing at 499'961kms
Location: Australia, NSW

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G'day everyone,
got nice plans in place for my '96 D21, with the KA possibly seeing +200kw, but about that another day.

So, what kind of power can the stock ka gearbox/trans take... ?
Should I run it, to the day it gives before I worry?

Has anyone done any power upgrades with their trucks and had gearbox problems?
What would be a good swap if you think/know it wont hold up?


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Rev_D21
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Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
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As long as GL5 hasn't been run through it I imagine it can handle a lot. The 71c is found in the NA 300zx and the turbo Z31/z32 guys swap to it so that should tell you something right there.

ogskeeta
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Car: 01/1996 Nissan D21 5spd - rod bearing at 499'961kms
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WOW!! That is awesome!! I don't think I am worried about that anymore aha..

Thanks Rev!!!


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