The everything cd009 swap thread.

[Itsalexwoo]

I put the stock manifold back on and the tomei elbow just clears. So I'm going to use that. Needless to say I have a tomei exhaust manifold for sale.

[RickS14]

Chuck approved.


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[godrifttoday]

anyone else have issues with cbf performance? this guy takes too long to ship the shifters if its not one week its in the next , always has some issue, how long has anyone been waiting for v2 or v3 shifter? i ordered mine on feb 1

[RalliartRsX]

Originally Posted by Itsalexwoo

I put the stock manifold back on and the tomei elbow just clears. So I'm going to use that. Needless to say I have a tomei exhaust manifold for sale.

Cool. Glad you got it sorted. The S13 and S14/S15 manifolds put the turbo in slightly different locations (as the turbos have slightly different external dimensions after all) and orientation where issues like this arise (I suppose the Tomei is modelled after the later manifolds). That may very well be your issue right there.

[Itsalexwoo]

The tomei sitting it very close to the same spot but tucks the turbo about 3/8 closer to the block. With a stock trans it fits very snug with lots of clearance but obviously that's not an option now. I'd like to get my stock manifold extrude honed but I haven't been able to find anywhere does it expect one that I email and still waiting a response

[LuckyX2]

So the Autotech adapter doesn't line up on my JK40C transmission. I guess I'll be getting the Collins adapter then since they specifically call out JK40C compatibility.

[Rb26kouki]

Originally Posted by LuckyX2

So the Autotech adapter doesn't line up on my JK40C transmission. I guess I'll be getting the Collins adapter then since they specifically call out JK40C compatibility.

You have KA or SR?

I'm looking at theirs right now but don't much info

[LuckyX2]

I have an SR. Didn't try lining it up with the SR, but the trans side doesn't line up with my JK40C from an 08 350Z.

[Rb26kouki]

Originally Posted by LuckyX2

I have an SR. Didn't try lining it up with the SR, but the trans side doesn't line up with my JK40C from an 08 350Z.

So will the Collins plate be compatible with both trans?

[LuckyX2]

Originally Posted by Rb26kouki

So will the Collins plate be compatible with both trans?

It says right on their site that it works with all the CD transmissions and the JK40C.

Nissan 350Z transmission Revision CD001
Nissan 350Z transmission Revision CD005
Nissan 350Z transmission Revision CD006
Nissan 350Z transmission Revision CD008
Nissan 350Z/370Z transmission Revision CD009
Nissan 370Z transmission Revision JK40C

Maverick also states compatibility with all of them:

2003-2006 Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35 CD001, CD005, CD006, CD008, CD009(External Slave Cyl)
2007-2009 Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35 JK40C(Internal Slave Cyl)
2010-2013 Nissan 370Z/G37

I don't understand how though. The top half of the bolts look the same as the Autotech adapter which didn't work for me. Even more confusing is the fact that Autotech shows it installed on a JK400 on their page which should be the same pattern as mine.
Anyone that's used a JK40C/JK41A/JK41B/JK400 transmission care to chime in?

[LuckyX2]

Also why the hell do they suggest this spacer?
http://collinsadapters.com/index.php...009-jk40c.html

Says it's to compensate for the thickness added by the adapter plate but the machining on the bellhousing already compensates for that!

[Itsalexwoo]

From what I've seen my Collins plate isn't all that the trans bolt holes don't line up the best for a CD009 and I had to widen two holes just to get all the bolts to go in for the plate to motor connection

[LuckyX2]

Does your Collins plate have any trans to plate bolts at the bottom? I see what appear to be trans to plate holes in the picture but I'm not sure if those line up or not. On the Maverick it just has plate to motor holes on the bottom.

I don't understand why these adapter plate companies don't drill all the trans to plate holes at the bottom... The upcoming Taarks adapter has them, the others should too.

[Itsalexwoo]

Collins does but I'm still playing with throw out bearing clearance so I'm waiting for parts for that. I've cut all bolts to correct size and the plate does bolt to the trans but that changes when the input shaft is in the crank.

[hanzbrady]

I may know a company that offers a fully universal kit that doesn't have any complicated clutch measurements to deal with

[travon47]

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

anyone else have issues with cbf performance? this guy takes too long to ship the shifters if its not one week its in the next , always has some issue, how long has anyone been waiting for v2 or v3 shifter? i ordered mine on feb 1

Do yourself a favor and get your money back asap and get the serialnine shifter. Serialnine just updated it so its not crazy short side to side ( like I have). Their quality great and you don't have problems getting into certain gears like other shifter on the market.

[brndck]

Originally Posted by travon47

Do yourself a favor and get your money back asap and get the serialnine shifter. Serialnine just updated it so its not crazy short side to side ( like I have). Their quality great and you don't have problems getting into certain gears like other shifter on the market.

serial9 shifter is rad, but I can't justify $500 for a shifter (yes, I know its only $450, but they charge $28 shipping too, so whatev)

[LuckyX2]

Originally Posted by Itsalexwoo

Collins does but I'm still playing with throw out bearing clearance so I'm waiting for parts for that. I've cut all bolts to correct size and the plate does bolt to the trans but that changes when the input shaft is in the crank.

https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Performa.../dp/B00ON2DFLW

FYI, I ordered these shims and they seem to line up fine with the 350z internal slave. I would imagine this means we could use T56 slaves as well.

What do you mean, "that changes when the input shaft is in the crank"?

Originally Posted by hanzbrady

I may know a company that offers a fully universal kit that doesn't have any complicated clutch measurements to deal with

I'd be considering that but the Maxworx kit places it 3/8" further forward than the plates and I already have a driveshaft intended to work with the plates.

Originally Posted by brndck

serial9 shifter is rad, but I can't justify $500 for a shifter (yes, I know its only $450, but they charge $28 shipping too, so whatev)

Really like my GKTech shifter and it was only ~$175. Full disclosure, I've only shifted it outside of the car so far haha.

[hanzbrady]

I'd be considering that but the Maxworx kit places it 3/8" further forward than the plates and I already have a driveshaft intended to work with the plates.

Yeah that's understandable, but then again a driveshaft is generally give or take about $300, and with adapter plates you get compatibility issues with multiple trans, the inability to run some dual and usually all triple disks, and hours of aggravation.

If the $300 is what's ultimately holding you back consider how much messing with the adapter plates has cost you in time and money.

[RalliartRsX]

Lucky, as mentioned in the "other" thread, flip and rotate the plate so the flat portion which currently sits @ the 1-3 o clock area, now sits on top

[LuckyX2]

Originally Posted by hanzbrady

Yeah that's understandable, but then again a driveshaft is generally give or take about $300, and with adapter plates you get compatibility issues with multiple trans, the inability to run some dual and usually all triple disks, and hours of aggravation.

If the $300 is what's ultimately holding you back consider how much messing with the adapter plates has cost you in time and money.

Says $425 on your site. And that's for the steel, I'd want the aluminum which is $600. Then the bellhousing itself is $900. You have a nice product that is very convenient and compatable, but I'm sorry, if I can get the $350 Collins plate working, that's what I'll do. Too many other things I need to buy to get ready for this race season to be spending $1150 more than I need to on the trans conversion. $5k Motons left a nice dent in my wallet.

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Lucky, as mentioned in the "other" thread, flip and rotate the plate so the flat portion which currently sits @ the 1-3 o clock area, now sits on top

Still not sure why you think I need to flip it. All images clearly show that the countersunk side faces the trans, like I have done here:

[kkaleher]

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

anyone else have issues with cbf performance? this guy takes too long to ship the shifters if its not one week its in the next , always has some issue, how long has anyone been waiting for v2 or v3 shifter? i ordered mine on feb 1

yep, 2jz S13 here and I have a suprastore to r154 bellhousing adapter for my 370z trans. All that im waiting on is this damn shifter. I ordered my CBF version3 in febuary as well, ive tried to contact em like 5 times in the last couple weeks with no success. Im about to pull the plug on paypal and hopefully get my money back. Just sucks it seems the CBF shifter was the most likely to put the shifter in the stock location.

[Itsalexwoo]

I'm still waiting for my CBF shifter as well. The only way I've stayed in contact was through Facebook. He told me he's making everyone in the group buys and shipping them out in order now but who know how long it'll take I just contacted him yesterday for an update still waiting for reply

[LuckyX2]

Originally Posted by LuckyX2

https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Performa.../dp/B00ON2DFLW

FYI, I ordered these shims and they seem to line up fine with the 350z internal slave. I would imagine this means we could use T56 slaves as well.

Update, I'm thinking that T56 slave cylinders will work for VQ35HR transmissions.

The bracket bolt holes line up and this picture shows the T56 input shaft diameter is similar to the 1" diameter of the VQ trans.



$200+ cheaper than the heavy duty slave options for the 350z and looks like the C6 corvette model might even have the right fitting to work with the OEM 350z fitting.

[kkaleher]

I emailed Touge Factory to see if they have serialnine shifters in stock. I tried to purchase one (before ordering the CBF shifter) straight from serialnine, but he said you have to go through touge factory in the U.S.. Funny thing, I had heard some negative reviews about touge factory, so I was scared to order from them, well... maybe that's just karma biting me in the ass.

[RalliartRsX]

Lucky I responded.

I cannot see how the adapters are universal as the bolt holes are rotated 10-15 degrees between the Z34/Z33 and the Z33 gearbox.

[LuckyX2]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Lucky I responded.

I cannot see how the adapters are universal as the bolt holes are rotated 10-15 degrees between the Z34/Z33 and the Z33 gearbox.

Sorry, getting confused between the two threads and then all the reading I've done today. Pretty sure the Autotech only works on the DE trans whereas Collins/Maverick/Mazworx are good with DE or HR.

And I think I'm gonna give the slave cylinder from an 04-06 Pontiac GTO a try.

Like this one.

Auto to manual 240sx conversion clutch line ought to thread right in and then one of THESE remote bleeder lines would connect on the bleeder port.

The slaves are only $60-90 on RockAuto, plus the $30 bleeder line. Much more cost effective than the $325 HD ZSpeed cylinder option or the $525 Tilton option from Mazworx, assuming it works.

[yousmellfunnytoo]

I figured i'd toss in my 2 cents for my swap.
s13 - 1jz vvti - CD009 out of an '06 Z - Collins adapter - GKTech Shifter - ShaftMasters Drive shaft - Xcessive Mounts

I saw people posting about CBF performance. Jason is a scam artist and I will repeat and say that to everyone until I'm blue in the face. Avoid them at all costs. I was in the group buy, then paid to get out of the group buy because car was sitting ready to drive. After being dicked around for almost 4 months, he got sick of me harassing him and calling him out on everything, He refunded my money. Tried to do serial9 but they were out of stock for months too. GKTech came through and I got it in 2 days

I did have to cut the trans tunnel a bit and the shifter sits back a bit with the 1j. But it was like 220 bucks, so you can't beat that.

The collins adapter worked really well, poor documentation came with it, and there are only about 8 bolts that bolt the trans to the adapter. Also, the excessive transmounts only have enough room to get 2 bolts into it. I used a megan z32 trans mount for it too, because the poly s13 ones wouldn't fit right.

The trans is definitely big for the s13 body, mine hangs below the frame rails even after a bunch of pounding. Car is pretty low, so its scrapping on things, but we shall see how it holds up.

Driveshaft was a custom made one from ShaftMasters in Michigan. It was 392 shipped, and is 3" alum. Awesome fitment, super fast turn around time, and pretty reasonable price.

Collins kit was decent though, 350z clutch and pressure plate, collins flywheel, stock pivot ball, stock slave, no issues bolting it up. Did need 2jz GE starter though because 1j wouldnt work

[dwnshft2drft]

I'm confused. Too many engines types and vast variety of conversions for one tranny. Is there any thread that covers only SR motor? Sometimes you read it interesting and find out that is not for what you want to do.

[yousmellfunnytoo]

Originally Posted by dwnshft2drft

I'm confused. Too many engines types and vast variety of conversions for one tranny. Is there any thread that covers only SR motor? Sometimes you read it interesting and find out that is not for what you want to do.

Sorry if i threw you off. But a lot of the parts I used were designed for the SR/CD009 combo.

Xcessive Trans mounts as well as the GKTech shifter combo should actually drop the shifter in the right spot without having to cut the tunnel. Also, custom driveshaft for it would be similar, as they only needed the length from flange to flange