VH45 to Z32 gearbox adaptor plate.

[John Dixon]

To be honest, I've never seen a VH41 so I've no idea. I'm using the Z32 starter so it might foul the block?

[mtcookson]

I'm assuming these won't work for VH41's? =\

Have any pictures of the VH41 bell housing bolt pattern or maybe the bell housing itself?

[Mettler]

Here, the VH41 bellhousing on the right, with its pattern below. The left bellhousing is one for a Toyota W57 gearbox.

[SeVa-S13]

Wow, good pic. Thanks.

[audtatious]

Any new information on cost/availability?

[John Dixon]

Going to pick them up tomorrow and get costs / pictures. Will post up as soon as I have them.Availability is only machining time and materials delivery.Will probably drop to lower spec material for future ones as HE30 is over the top and much more expensive.

[John Dixon]

OK, here are some pics of the finished product:Outer is hand cut with band saw to reduce costs on single items, CNC shops wanted a fortune for small runs.Cost for a single piece works out at US $850 plus shipping. Currrent UK exhange rate is about 1.8$/£ !!!Could get the price down to around $650 on a batch of 5.Kit will include plate, flywheel spacer and all bolts and dowels.

[John Dixon]

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[xcedricx]

ahh, i think im in love!

would this set up fit a vh41de? if it can put me down for one!

is what your picture showing there (adapter and fly wheel) the finished product that your selling for 850?

[mtcookson]

Could get the price down to around $650 on a batch of 5.

That wouldn't be bad at all.

Alright guys... make a list!!

[John Dixon]

I don't think it would fit the VH41 looking at the bellhousing pattern on the previous post. Bolt locations look different.The flywheel isn't included! Its a fidanza Z32 one, I think it's about $300.

[SeVa-S13]

A beautiful sight nonetheless.

[mtcookson]

Alright... I'm saving money as we speak.

1. Mark Cookson (mtcookson HybridZ/Nico)2.3.4.5.More?

Lets go guys!!
Modified by mtcookson at 5:01 PM 5/8/2006

[mtcookson]

would this set up fit a vh41de? if it can put me down for one!

Using some [crappy] photo chopping, even if the top two bolts had the same spacing and lined up, the rest wouldn't line up properly. I'm 99.9% sure it won't work but there's a chance that my picture comparing technique may have been off.

[elwesso]

Wow John, that looks great. Slim's gonna lvoe to hear you finally got the box mated to the trans.

How thick is the plate? Looks to be about 1inch or so?

[fridayUK]

Stepping in on Johns behalf as he's away for a couple of days, you're spot on mate, the plate is 1" thick. I'm using one myself in the other VH swap John and I are doing to my own Z32 and can definately vouch for them

Leigh

[elwesso]

Man that looks great... And looks very reasonably priced!!

[mtcookson]

1. Mark Cookson (mtcookson HybridZ/Nico)2. Pmpmstrb (HybridZ)3. Clifton (HybridZ)4. roastin300 (HybridZ)5. Roastin300 has a friend that will likely be buying one as well.6. ?

Already up to 5 so far... any of you guys from here want one?

[irax]

How much will it be... and when is the deadline???

1. Mark Cookson (mtcookson HybridZ/Nico)2. Pmpmstrb (HybridZ)3. Clifton (HybridZ)4. roastin300 (HybridZ)5. Roastin300 has a friend that will likely be buying one as well.6. irax (nico) OMG LETS DO THIS!7.?Already up to 6 so far... any of you guys from here want one?
Modified by irax at 7:05 PM 5/12/2006

[John Dixon]

The prices are just above the pics but I will confirm definite prices in a day or two when numbers are confirmed. Just waiting on one or two replies now. With a bit of luck for you guys exchange rate may drop a little too!

[John Dixon]

Just finalising the costs, will have them today or tomorrow hopefully.

[CrazyTrance]

i'm interested in getting one of these, but i'm not sure if i can afford it at the moment. how long with this offer be available?

[John Dixon]

I can have them made any time so no rush at all.

[John Dixon]

Just waiting on reply from an alternative machine shop, as I'm trying to screw the price down!

[chinaonnitrous]

Mr. John Dixon....

I have a 300zx TT Z32 Manual transmission in my garage at this moment. Complete with clutch an flywheel.

Is your adaptor the only other peice of material i need? Besides the labor and wiring of the auto~manual conversion..

Just to make sure.

If it is, I have cash.

[mtcookson]

I'm sure you know, but to be on the safe side you also need the throwout bearing and the pilot bushing... I know, I know, I'm sure you know that, just wanted to add that incase.

Other than that, his parts would complete the mating of the Z32 5-speed to the VH45DE. I can't wait!

[John Dixon]

Should have some more news in the next few days now, sorry for the delay!

[John Dixon]

OK, Good news.Pending numbers I can now do these for £450 UK + shipping which at current exchange rate is $658US.All those in, please put your name up here and we'll get the ball rolling.