The everything cd009 swap thread.

[t66-240]

Originally Posted by Nissansota240

Well well well, what do we have here after almost 7 months.



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I'd say it was worth the wait since you got the 3rd generation.

I'm sending my 2nd generation back for some upgrades.

[Nissansota240]

Originally Posted by t66-240

I'd say it was worth the wait since you got the 3rd generation.

I'm sending my 2nd generation back for some upgrades.

Did you have issues with the 2nd gen or whats the reason to send this back. I actually gave this one to a friend to use, so I'm still waiting on the second one I ordered to arrive.

[slider2828]

Damn guys been chasing a cd009 for the last week and have come up short everywhere... Tranny to find a 6 speed tranny between 05 and 06 350/g35 is so impossible.... Ugh.... Any tips from you guys who have found one?

[fatduece]

^ its $1700 brand new. Get it and forget it. You might find a used cd009 but you never know the history of it. What if some fackboi been shifting wrong?

[slider2828]

Nah I get it brah.... but 1700 + another 1200 for adapter and kit..... pretty rough....

[dwnshft2drft]

Originally Posted by Nissansota240

Well well well, what do we have here after almost 7 months.



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Again bad design. Tiny set screws... really CBF? Compare to serial 9 have the real bolts on it.

[Deepsouth]

I use the Serialnine shifter for my CD009 very short throw and very sturdy.

[Itsalexwoo]

Originally Posted by MattTenFour

Is anyone else having issues with their transmission popping out of fifth gear? Mine only does it after I accelerate in fifth and let off the gas. As soon as the engine is no longer under load it goes into neutral unless I hold the shifter in fifth. SR, CD009, GKTech shifter, Collins adapter, GKTech trans mount. My Collins throw out bearing was shot from the minute I installed it, I don't know if that could cause this but I'm planning on replacing it this weekend.

Did you ever find the fix to this problem?

[Nissansota240]

Finally Finally got this in, but since I purchased a serial nine shifter months ago I have no need for this.

Brand new CBF Gen 2, rear mount shifter with adjustable lever for z33 trans.

Price $260 plus shipping.





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[godrifttoday]

Did anyone else have to notch their bellhousing for the starter to clear using maverick adapter ka24de to cd009?

[GWB654]

Just like most of the post here I had an extremely horrible experience with CBF. I would suggest everyone waiting for a shifter file a claim with PayPal if not to late. I was lucky enough to start a claim before the deadline and only then did he start to communicate with me. I recieved my shifter and it looked nothing like the ones pictured here and or his site. When installing there was nothing but issues. I felt like the thru together a kit of leftover parts and sent it to me so that the PayPal claim would be closed. It did not fit my 06 cd009 trans and when installed the shifter was positioned so far up against the reverse lockout that I could not get into 5th or 6th without pushing the shifter down and could not get it into reverse at all. Once I confronted him with pics he somewhat admitted there was an issue and allowd me to return the shifter. The returns and refund process took several month and at the same time I purchased a serial 9 shifter. I have since recieved that one and had absolutely no issues with install and clearance. I can now get into all gears and the shifter sits in the correct location with no modifications. Looking back it is was a learning experience and hope he also learns from it and gets better communication skills. All it takes is an quick email response from that doesn't beat around the bush or even a little disclaimer on his site saying the average wait time for a shifter is 7 months...

[D-Clem]

LOVE this thread! Can anyone confirm or deny fitment of the Shaftmasters off the shelf driveshaft with a mazworx bellhousing? Referring to this http://shaftmasters.com/nsn240sxs14-...419951998.html

[DAGeorgie]

Originally Posted by KyleT

So what gearing are most people running with the cd009? I have a j30 3.9 I was planning to use but am wondering if I should try to source the q45 diff. Car will mostly be a street car so a decent freeway rpm would be nice.

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350z diff has 3.54 ratio if its from a 6 speed car. either mazwork or mavrick makes swap bushings and 350z axles work.

[KyleT]

Originally Posted by DAGeorgie

350z diff has 3.54 ratio if its from a 6 speed car. either mazwork or mavrick makes swap bushings and 350z axles work.

Good to know! Never really looked into the 350z diff.

[LoSt180]

Originally Posted by DAGeorgie

350z diff has 3.54 ratio if its from a 6 speed car. either mazwork or mavrick makes swap bushings and 350z axles work.

370Z has 3.69 ratio, so the stock JDM S14/S15 would match up nicely to that trans as well.

[kkaleher]

(S13 2jz w/fk40c suprastore r154 bellhousing adapter)

Last week had some troubles getting the car into 1st or rev from a stop, tried messing with the clutch adjustment with no success. So i pulled my trans back out this week, the pilot bushing was worn down almost paper thin. Im using the Collins crank adapter for the pilot and think when I hammered it in it wasn't perfectly straight causing the bushing to fail prematurely (after 1500k miles). Got another adapter on the way, gonna try sticking it the freezer over night and see if I don't have to beat the piss out of it to get it in this time. ... FML

[jumpman2334]

ALL,


I believe serial nine is in the final stages of their CD009 bellhousing/swap kit (they said to email for details and pricing).


Im not super up to date on all of the swap/bell housing options. but their bellhousing and shifter option appears to be one of the nicest (if not, the nicest) out there; just like all their other products.


I expect the price to reflect that. I am not affiliated with them, but I just thought I would let ya'll know. im super surprised that there is no mention of their bellhousing in this thread.

[BadassSx]

All,

So with all this great information being shared (thanks to everyone who has contributed) from both good and bad experiences, can we agree on the 'best' known setup? It seems that would the ultimate achievement of this post and potentially could be updated on the first page.. and of course updated as new products are available.

This should be an end to end solution including shifter, bellhousing / driveshaft, speed converter, diff, etc... ideally I'd like a 'no faff' solution which is bolt on and doesn't have some of the major flaws we have seen with some parts/kits.

I have emailed Serial Nine to understand whether they will be offering a full kit and the details thereof. I will update once I get a reply.

I have emailed MaxWorx to get an update on any modifications to their kit (which would be my pref with serial nine shifter). I will update once I get a reply.

Advice on:

VQ adapter kit
Diff - how difficult to fit Z33 diff?
Speed converter - simplest bolt on solution?
Additional parts not mentioned here

[TheRealSy90]

It really depends on what engine you are using.

In my opinion the Mazworx kit is the best if you are using an SR20,
EXCEPT for their shifter that they included with it as its not the best.
A S9 or GkTech shifter is many times better, I used GkTech myself and it worked perfectly.
Aside from that the Mazworx kit for SR20 works perfectly and includes everything.

No personal experience with swaps for other engines.

[D-Clem]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

It really depends on what engine you are using.



In my opinion the Mazworx kit is the best if you are using an SR20,

EXCEPT for their shifter that they included with it as its not the best.

A S9 or GkTech shifter is many times better, I used GkTech myself and it worked perfectly.

Aside from that the Mazworx kit for SR20 works perfectly and includes everything.



No personal experience with swaps for other engines.

This is exactly what I was going to say. Mazworx kit with serial 9 shifter and in my case I’ll be using a shaftmasters driveshaft. The engine is about to be finished hopefully this week and maybe my S9 shifter will be here after a couple months of waiting and then I can tell you my tested thoughts as well. Bellhousing is on and I cut in front of the notch in the trans and then flap wheeled it back a little at a time to get the tightest fit possible. Here’s a picture for those looking to do the same. Also, this is on a JK40 370z trans so it has the extra bolt protrusion (I think) on the side I also cut down.

[hanzbrady]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this but the Mazworx kit is modular, meaning you can order everything or just the pieces that you need via the website.

So if you don't want the shifter you could easily just opt out of it.

[dwnshft2drft]

Did Mazworx made bell housing for SR20 6 speed flywheel/clutch set? Since I already have it on hand.

[hanzbrady]

Originally Posted by dwnshft2drft

Did Mazworx made bell housing for SR20 6 speed flywheel/clutch set? Since I already have it on hand.

No because that is a dual mass flywheel which do not work well in performance applications. I've personally broke mine ina stock E46 causing me to shatter a bellhousing. If you're after performance ditch the S15 components and run a S13/14 setup.

The S15 clutch and flywheel are also different spline counts if I am not mistaken so they physically would not work with a Z32 or Z33 transmission unless you machined the input shaft.

[dwnshft2drft]

Originally Posted by hanzbrady

No because that is a dual mass flywheel which do not work well in performance applications. I've personally broke mine ina stock E46 causing me to shatter a bellhousing. If you're after performance ditch the S15 components and run a S13/14 setup.

The S15 clutch and flywheel are also different spline counts if I am not mistaken so they physically would not work with a Z32 or Z33 transmission unless you machined the input shaft.

I did the same thing ditching the dual mass flywheel then got a nismo set. Bummer, I guess I have to buy another set of s13/14 5MT flywheel/clutch.

[godrifttoday]

Here is a list of my setup with a ka24de and a single disk clutch

[BadassSx]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'm using SR20

I have heard back from Maxworx who confirmed their kit is now trouble free (and tbh it would be my preference due to their excellent work and customer service).

They stated they can modify the driveshaft to fit the Z33 3.69 diff no problem. How does the Z33 diff compare to the S15 Helical or a 1.5/2way mechanical? Actually, I was wrong it's the 370z thats 3.69, is it a good street diff?

Also, what is the best (and hopefully easiest) way to setup the speedometer with this setup? Mazworx do not supply a kit for the speedometer, not sure why but its a minor issue if there is a simple bolt on option available?

[BadassSx]

Great feedback guys, thanks! I'm using SR20

I heard back from Mazworx who confirmed that their kit is now issue free and good to go. It, however, doesn't come with a speedometer kit. Whats the simplest option, hopefully bolt on?

Also they said they can make the kit fit the z33 diff, is it a good diff? What about the 370z diff, 3.69. What type of diff is it? How does it compare to the standard silvia diff, and against the s15 helical? Or go for a mechanical 1.5 way? Looking for the best street setup.

So far, it's looking like:

* Mazworx trans swap kit + alloy driveshaft
* Serial nine shifter
* 370z diff (unless there is a better street option?)

Missing:

* Speedometer kit
* Clutch + flywheel kit for 500-600bhp street

[brndck]

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

Here is a list of my setup with a ka24de and a single disk clutch
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looks like you got a hell of a deal on that trans!

[brndck]

Originally Posted by BadassSx

Advice on:

Diff - how difficult to fit Z33 diff?

maverick now offers a simple solution for fitting z33 diff in s-chassis
https://www.maverick-motorsports.com...rsion-bushings

[Yellow4g63]

Originally Posted by brndck

maverick now offers a simple solution for fitting z33 diff in s-chassis
https://www.maverick-motorsports.com...rsion-bushings

How are you supposed to line up the holes on the right place when you are pressing them in?