Just wondering, is a 91 silvia box (CA18DET) a 71C? box
bloody long i know that, i thought it had "71C " casted in the side of the
box?
Heath
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From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 1 May 2001 7:18
Subject: RE: Brad and Errol
> Andrew,
> To use a 71C box you have to get the L series bell housing modified to
take
> the bigger bearings. The bearing holes are just opened up to take the
larger
> bearing and a circlip groove is machined in. This is not a real problem or
> expensive and gives a mega strong box.
>
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.datrats.com.au/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of andrew smith
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 12:58 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Brad and Errol
>
>
> Errol,
> Will the 71C box bolt straight up to an L series.What about length etc.I
> think I
> know where I can get one as I got some rear brakes off one last week.
> Andrew Smith
>
> Errol Smith wrote:
>
> > Andrew,
> > The option one gears are the same as a conventional five speed but are
> > different ratios and use a dogleg 4/5 same plane shift pattern with a
one
> to
> > one top gear. The shifter rails and selector rings are different to any
> > other Nissan stuff and in my opinion are becoming a little old for race
> use
> > now depending on previous use, due to gear cracking etc.
> > There was a supposedly option one going in Perth about twelve months ago
> and
> > I was tracking it down but it turned out to be a modded Stanza box. If
you
> > find an option one grab it for posterity and keep it on the shelf as
they
> > are not making any more of them.
> > My preference these days is for an R31 skyline box with new gears cut to
> > suit. These 71C boxes are stronger and parts are easily available.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol
> > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://www.datrats.com.au/
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of andrew smith
> > Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 11:29 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Brad and Errol
> >
> > Errol,
> > Whats the story with the option 1 as far as the gears are concerned.Are
> > they straight cut or helix,dog mesh or sincromesh.Are they wider
> > gears.What about the holinger 240k box.About a year ago I passed up an
> > option 1 for $500 because it had 1to1 ratio 5th gear(silly me).Now I
> > really need something stronger than a dogleg.I'm having to nurse the
> > gearbox at the moment and I dont like doing that.
> > Andrew Smith
> >
> > Errol Smith wrote:
> >
> > > Nat,
> > > In order of preference.
> > > 1. Nismo option 1 $$$$$$$$$$$$$
> > > 2. Holinger five speed 240K box
> > > 3. 260Z 2.9 first gear five speed $600 - $800 for a goodun
> > > 4. 240K 5 speed
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Feral Errol
> > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > http://www.datrats.com.au/
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of nat P.
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:13 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Brad and Errol
> > >
> > > Morning guys, Quick question, which gearbox has the
> > > better ratios for a rally car, 180B with 4.9 LS and
> > > running 14inch rims.
> > > Cheers NAT
> > >
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