Need info on manual transmission swap for vh45de

[Akihisa]

I have heard that, with some modification, a z32 transmission can work on a VH45De. Any info on this topic will be much appreciated. Also, I couldn't find anything in the archives or recent topics.

[elwesso]

Sorry to sound like a tool, but you obviously didnt look very hard..... THere are adapter plates for the VH45 to bolt ot the Z32 transmission...

[Akihisa]

Where can you buy those?

[elwesso]

Most likely your going to have to make your own, unfortunately... The people I konw that have them, dont really want to use theirs to remake them.

[Akihisa]

I just found an old thread of someone doing this and saying the VH has a larger bellhousing diameter than the VQ transmission. I assume the adapter plate I will have to make is going to bolt on to the VH and the VQ transmission will bolt on to the plate. If this is how it works, than won't that move the transmission off the engine the thickness of the adapter plate? If it does, do I need to make a spacer to move the throwout bearing closer to the clutch?

[RobertsnewQ]

Is slim still selling them for $500 or so?

The clutch spacing issue has been solved by one or two people.

Ask John Dixon on this forum how he is doing it.

[elwesso]

Unfortunately Slim is fairly hesitant to sell his adapter plates...... He doesnt have extra ones made, and if i understand correctly hed have to take his off and have it remade.

[erbe]

A autocad drawing ect would be nice

[Akihisa]

Can you elaborate on the construction of the plate?

[Raxephon]

Can you elaborate on the construction of the plate?

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http://www.freewebs.com/axepower/

http://forums.hybridz.org/show...0zxtt

Here are a few links to get you started

[John Dixon]

Steve at peak HP is nearly finished doing his now, he's selling them. If you give him a call, it might hurry him up with mine!!!Will get his number when I get home. It's around $650 inc all bolts and flywheel spacer.

[elwesso]

I think slim would make one for you as long as you took it to him for the install... one thing he doesnt want happening is buying his adapter plate, stealing his design and then reselling.

[John Dixon]

Steve's number is: (630) 220-5005He's a really helpful guy.

[chinaonnitrous]

wait wait, so whos getting one into the q45?!

[elwesso]

John, where is steve located?

[Rex]

John, where is steve located?

630 is Chicago, Illinios.

Here's one "reference" I found ont he WWW

Quote »I have a 1991 JDM VH45DE for sale. Was sold to me as having under 49,000 miles and appears to be in good condition. While in my possesion the motor has never been started but was sold to me as a working motor. Also have a VG30DETT 5speed transmission that I will include with the motor for $200. Must pick the motor up in WA state. Contact Steve Snively If you are interested in aquiring a VH45DE 300ZXTT M/T adapter plate they were set to be ready in the month of july.

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Peak Horsepower, Inc.

(630) 220-5005[/quote] Steve Snively From Chicago, IL, [email protected]