New Guy here with a question... 1993.5 Infiniti G20

[SD79]

Hi all,New guy here. Just had a question. I have read more times then I care to count about the infamous 5th gear pop out that some SR20 powered machines have. Anyhow, I just purchased a 1993.5 Infiniti G20. It's a odd one because its a half year. I understand these had a 1993 motor (hi-port, whatever that is) and basically everything else was from a 1994. I know it has the newer style ABS module, dual airbags, no more power seat belts, and new R-134a coolant. My question is, does my car had the better transmission? I have read that the 94's and up the chances of pop out are lower, if not elimenated because of a re-designed 5th gear synchro.

I ask because I was cruising the highway today and the I put the car in 5th and was looking at it (The road was empty) and when I let the clutch out I saw the shifter jump a little. No pop out, but a jump. It seemed when I hit the gas the shifter jumped forward (Towards the engine) and when I let off the gas the shifted kind of kicked back a little. (towards me). Nothing popped out and I was only doin about 2800 RPM and goin about 65 or so. I am just wondering if this bad boy is going to need a rebuild in the near future (the shifter moving on me really scares me) or is that just the way these cars are? I will be honest and say I am new to Nissan's.

Any response is helpfull!Thank you!

John

[RED_DET]

You chances of getting 5th gear pop are less than the previous years. The shifter moving around is quite normal as you are putting a load on the drivetrain. Don't sweat it too much, those transmissions are a dime a dozen and you have the option to upgrade to a new transmission if that time ever came, even one with LSD, since you don't have it now.