i have a datsun 1200 sedan with a sr20 and s13 silvia 5sp in it the car was originally an auto (larger tunnel) if u can wait till tomorow i will take some pics of the trans shifter hole and how i made the crossmember if this is of any help....

Hey gx1200, (love your car btw) Is that the 'special gazelle box', that looks like an s13 box but shorter? or looks more like an L-series box?

I use a Gazelle 5spd in mine, It fits in the tunnel and the shifter comes out about three inches further back... Haven't broken one yet!

dats true. but the HR30 box is not very strong - actually pretty ####, S13 box is almost bullet proof. all you have to do is cut the tunnel open a small bit, widen it alittle with abit of beating and the box fits up, just have to weld it up again. No big deal, but i would rather cut the tunnel than use the stumpy box.

but yes it is comfirmed.

Hey guys,

I was going to use the s13 CA 'box for my conversion, but I got talking to a guy from a reputable engine importer and he said if I used the CA 'box, because it is longer, the shifter would come out through the handbrake!

He suggested I use the 'stumpy' L20(HR30 skyline) box, as the shifter would come up in the original position!

Can anyone confirm this for me?
The car is a sedan btw.



cheers
DATSIN