VK45DE (FX45) Front Diff and Sump assembly

[CRACKD]

I am researching into the simalaraties between the FX45 front sump/diff and the GTR sump/diff. I need drawings and pictures on what the FX45 front drive assembly looks like any help will be appreciated.

[David Steele]

I'll go to a Nissan dealer and take picture if I get the chance today lol.

[CRACKD]

David,

That would be awesome LOL. I would but im in Australia

[elwesso]

Heres the front diff.. let me know what else you need.

BTW im going to get rid of your post in the online mechanic...

[CRACKD]

Cheers, for that. Does the front diff bolt to the sump?

[elwesso]

Are you referring to the oil pan or what??? Do you want a diagram of the oil pan and stuff??? I can get you any diagram you want but im confused on what your asking for...

I can also get an exploded diagram anything (from the parts book)

[CRACKD]

Sorry, I am in Australia and we refer to the oil pan as "Sump". Yes, i would like to see what the oil pan and diff look like when they are in the car as I am trying to compare this setup to the one the GTR Skyline uses

[elwesso]

thats what i thought... I wasnt sure you meant the sump for the diff or the actual engine sump.. ill see whta i can find.

[elwesso]

heres the oil pan.

[CRACKD]

Thanks, I have that picture but I havent got one showing the sump and diff together. A picutre of the actual sump and diff would speak a 1000 words and measurements would be priceless, do you have any pictures of the FX45 engine and front diff assembly?

[elwesso]

Does the GT-R FSM have this picture, and if so, where is it in the FSM... I have looked in the FSM and the parts book, and i cant find where it would list it...

IF you can tell me where ot look, i can find it...

[CRACKD]

elwesso i dont have a GTR FSM which I assume is the Service Manual. I have a GTR sump sitting in the garage. If you look in this images there is one that has a cracked differential housing. But you see how the diff/sump are aligned


Modified by CRACKD at 6:43 AM 7/20/2006

[CRACKD]

Just updated the above post with a better picture of the GTR sump/diff assembly

[David Steele]

I think the GTR front differential is aluminum instead of iron.

Luckily I took a look in here before heading out to Nissan

[CRACKD]

Yes, that is the GTR sump and it is made from alloy. Did you have any luck with a picture of the VK45DE/FX45 sump/diff assembly?

[David Steele]

I dont get it though what are you going to so with a different engines oilpan?

[CRACKD]

David, if the VK45/FX45 share the same sump/diff layout I will try and find one of those engine complete rocker covers to sump instead of having a custom sump made. Otherwise I will need to cut and shunt the GTR sump onto the allot VH41/45 sump as I intend to keep the ATESSA system in my GTR Skyline.

David do you use msn? We can chat there to discuss each others plans and maybe help one an another [email protected] if you want to add me

[David Steele]

OH thats a great idea.

VK to VH oil pan are we hoping this is a bolt up or what?

I'll try and get MSN so we can chat.

[CRACKD]

David, cool il wait for you

[skycat]

Hi there im new to this forum i own Advan performance centre in Australia you may no my car GRACER R33 GTR well my shop is doing that conversion ie vh45 4x4 i have the 4x4 system at work you are welcome to come by and check it out we intend to turbo the engine we need at least 800hp.The curent RB26 makes 560KW / 780hp at the wheels this engine will go into the company R32 GTR race car. Like you i think the V8 GTR will be a good thing the R33 has a good sized engine bay give me a ring if you are close by our web wwwadvan.net.au have a look regards Skycat

[CRACKD]

Skycat,

Thanks for the reply. I would love if I could swing by and take a look at what you are doing as I am very interested in this conversion.

When would be the best time to drop by?

[skycat]

during work time ,any time is OK regards Skycat

[skycat]

Hi there Crackd well some more progress i have purchased a 1997 nissan Cima 4x4 in Japan it will go to our wrecker and be cut up all we want is the running gear the engine is a VH41 i like the idea of short stroke i think this will suit our needs ie up to 8000rpm our stack of parts is growing fast all my staff are keen to make a start V8GTR