Subject	Some info comparing the z32 5spd and z33 6spd
Posted by	91Z32TT on October 08, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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In Reply To	300zx 6 speed transmission? posted by Racedaily on October 08, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Message	First, the z32 trans is a stronger transmission. The 350z is a close-ratio 6 speed, meaning - it has more gears, but the gears are shorter for quicker acceleration, and less top end. To the people thinking they can throw in a 6spd and have an extra gear or higher top speed, forget it. The 5 speed used in the Z32 has a longer ratio final gear at .752, compared to the 350z's .794. The 350z still averages a decent top speed with the help of a longer final drive (3.53). If someone wanted to take on a "top speed" project, change the bellhousing and mate a 5spd from the 88-89 Z31 turbo (same internals) to the Z32, with an early model Q45 differential in an n/a subframe with TT hubs and axles :) This would yield a .711 5th gear and a 3.45 final drive. Should be plenty good for some low RPM highway speeds and high MPH top speed!
Follow Ups	300zx 6 speed transmission? - Racedaily 13:39:34 10/08/09 Max's out at 130 with the N/A gears? - KongZTT GT28RS MD 13:42:19 10/08/09 I have 4:10's and know I have done at least 170 (n/m) - The Hawk 14:27:19 10/08/09 I would also like this option but its not avialable - d_flore 13:43:24 10/08/09 Ive had mine at a hair under 160 with my NA rear end.. - Kandy Orange Z 13:56:01 10/08/09 Same, been at about 155 (n/m) - Dream Z 14:03:50 10/08/09 Right around 155 with leader gears here, not quite to - ShakaShaun(Denver) 19:45:05 10/08/09 Re: I would also like this option but its not avialable - Antonio(AZ->NYC) 14:37:07 10/08/09 Re: Re: I would also like this option but its not avialable - Rob260 15:23:55 10/08/09 This is incorrect - BobbyT 15:49:54 10/08/09 2nd (n/m) - The Hawk 21:02:47 10/08/09 i don't think so 5th with the na rear is 160+ at redline (n/m) - ztunerz 13:55:45 10/08/09 yep - Guapo 14:04:56 10/08/09 thanks for the link - Pilot.P (NZ) 14:35:03 10/08/09 Re: i don't think so 5th with the na rear is 160+ at redline - Racedaily 14:07:40 10/08/09 You do 115 mph where? Little fast on public roads ya think? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:29:24 10/08/09 115, where are you guys doing 160 at??? - john90zxtt(OH) 14:40:34 10/08/09 160 is based on the math of the gearing. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 15:01:30 10/08/09 I know but one of the posts read..... - john90zxtt(OH) 15:43:40 10/08/09 Daily commute, school zone. The usual. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 16:20:39 10/08/09 Same here, - Fake_Blood 16:59:17 10/08/09 pfff i thought u "raced daily" (n/m) - d_flore 14:36:45 10/08/09 Do you know what you are talking about? (n/m) - Ashman2k2 15:29:41 10/08/09 What is your brake setup like? - AbsolutZ 15:39:20 10/08/09 5 rpm? dood you had a lot more to go. (n/m) - yobobrox 16:47:05 10/08/09 WTF are you talking about ? (n/m) - ztunerz 19:49:54 10/08/09 Some info comparing the z32 5spd and z33 6spd - 91Z32TT 15:29:36 10/08/09 How do you figure the Z32 trans is stronger? - Spddracer 18:24:53 10/08/09 I've seen output shaft bearings fail on stock Z33s. (n/m) - MixManMash 19:22:29 10/08/09 What is your goal? Higher top end? - NytWolf 16:02:21 10/08/09 That has always been my understanding of 5th gear as well. - Z_Cherub 16:12:50 10/08/09 That doesn't make sense - BigTDogg (MA) 16:46:11 10/08/09 Some cars can reach a higher top speed in a gear - Guapo 17:04:24 10/08/09 True, but the Z is not one of those cars (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 17:30:45 10/08/09 indeed. just sayin (n/m) - Guapo 17:53:24 10/08/09 Re: Some cars can reach a higher top speed in a gear - Turk (Dallas) 19:58:59 10/08/09 Interesting. Never thought of that. - collegeboy 00:45:44 10/09/09 Quite simply, aerodynamic drag - NytWolf 18:03:51 10/08/09 165 mph - sonazty 19:06:00 10/08/09 interesting that i was wondering about the HKS 6 speed - blackomega 22:35:40 10/08/09 The HKS tranny was also not for the street - collegeboy 00:47:20 10/09/09 not rebuilds often, just very regular maintenence - blackomega 10:58:31 10/09/09 If you make a custom Bell housing - alpha_omega16 22:36:09 10/08/09 TH400+Gear Vendors OD = 6 speed, 4L80E + GV OD = 8 speed - LitlElvis 23:46:46 10/08/09 you forgot to change gears. put it in 5th.. (n/m) - JustinSCZ32 12:23:28 10/09/09
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