Going manual, what do i need to know?

[datto_240z]

Well after the latest cruise i went on, i decided im going to put a manual in my Z soon!

So what do i need to know? What is the best box to use? Im after close ratios, im not after anything rare though.

Also Diffs. What ratio should i try to find. Also whats with this long/short nose diffs? What do i need? and whats the deal with fitting bigger diffs, eg R200?

Cheers guys!

[SteveJ]

I suggest searching. Try here, zcar.com, and hybridz to start. Also use Google to search different websites because the information is out there.

[KenshinX]

Heres what i have found on these forums that i have archieved.

Arne's step by step for auto to manual swap-

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21274&highlight=transmission+swap

Further discussions and links-

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21551&highlight=transmission+swap

Bolts and such

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20172&highlight=transmission+swap

For 240K but might be of some help-

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20145&highlight=transmission+swap

[datto_240z]

Yeh ive had a search around. Ive read Alfadog's guide, but i know the how tos, im a apprentice mechanic and have done gearboxes in my old cars.

i dont want a 4spd auto