i will be doing a ca18de conversion in my 1200 sedan and it looks like the tailshaft is goin to cost alot, so i would like ot know if there is anyway of getting around that, like using an A15 5 speed.

thanks

Daniel

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a15 5 speed, $650 up.

custom tailshaft maybe $200 max

Cost a lot? "What you talkin about willis?"

Shouldn't cost more than $250.

For modification of tailshaft with reconditioned unijoints, shorten, balance and paint.

Cost me $30 for tailshaft and $180 for rest of the work.

If you've found a place that charges $700-$800 in Silverwater road, don't recommend them to anyone else. That's the price for a new manufactured tailshaft using all new parts.

Chris

only $200!
i have read about people paying like $500

If you are in Vic, there is a guy in Ferntree Gully who will cut to size, add new unis and balance for less than $200, (he even put a new coat of paint on it for me)

Brand new CA18 yoke and front uni assy,shortened and balanced tailshaft from Driveline Industries in Bris cost me $295.
I think the only gearbox that will bolt up to the ca motor is a ca20 box from Pintara or I have been told that a series 3 bluebird box will fit. The bluebird box would be a better option if it fits as it is shorter. The CA box is very long and gearlever will be well back in tranny tunnel. you will probaly need the CA flywheel and clutch as I think the flywheel has 8 bolts and the other motors have a 6 bolt flywheel.

umm what about an s13 box? or is it too long?

Not sure about fitment to Datsun. I am only new to the datto scene. I have fitted S13 Silvia CA18de motor and transmission to a TX Gemini and had to position engine well forward to clear the shift lever from the handbrake assy. If the handbrake doesn't live in the tranny tunnel you may be ok. Best to get out the trusty tape measure and check first as it could save a lot of headache down the track. Been there...done that!

S13 box is a bit too long (to come out the same hole as the A series gear box lever comes into the cabin)

The good ol' stumpy 5 speed is popular from an MR30 Skyline I belive.

There have been a few stumpy 5 speed threads around that you might be able to find here....make sure you click "all results" after you get the first lot of search results.