Hey guys - I'm new to this forum so be gentle :-)

I've been trying to find some information on the 6MT used in the 350z (Z33?) Some people seem to have reported some issues with the box, but I have not been able to ascertain what the actual problem is.

I am looking at using the 'box' behind an FJ20 Turbo in my race car, I just need to know if it is going to be up to the task.

Any thoughts or sites that may be useful would be appreciated.

Cheers.
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Try the 350Z forum, bud... this is Past Z forums... and WELCOME to AF!
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Welcome, man.

I love the tranny in the new Z. Actually...the tranny's used in the Z32 were very good, also...the Z31 is a bit of a row boat, though.

Not sure exactly what you're question was, but yea...there ya go...
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Thanks guys....just noted the name of the forum, sorry about that.

The 6 speed box interests me because of the close ratios, realistically I would only use 2nd-6th gears in the race car.

I have had a look on the 350z forum...but couldn't find the info I was really after.....I'll just have to look harder - thanks guys
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I Heard The Same Thing. I Had A 350z Performance And After Dogging It Out, One Of My Gears Was Scrapping. I Also Know Some People That Had The Same Problem.
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yeah, i have heard of quite a few problems with the synchros. i actually know two z33 guys that their synchros went out real early.

-Jared
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yeah i got a buddy that had tranny issues after only about 15,000 miles. good thing about warantees.
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Thanks guys for the feedback - so it is a synchro problem then?
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Search around the web for some warranty reports, it may have been an isolated run of cars that were affected if there is a problem, as it was with the camber problem that afflicted the first year.
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yeah my buddy had that problem too. should have seen his tires. they were bad!!!!
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the new Z uses a softer than previous synchro metal than on the older Zs, its a easy fix but Nissan is to cheap to do a recall and replace them with a stronger synchro. Oh well theres progress for you.
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Can stronger Synchro's be purchased and fitted as an upgrade? Is such a thing available?
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yes but you have to look around for them, I havent even looked for some becuase I run a AT and a 300ZX. But I am planning on doing a AT swap to the newer 5spd AT from the 350Z.
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da z tran suks da bes tran mad e is da supra tran.........dat car is fastr tahn 350zx
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is this some kind of joke?!?! the three posts that i have read of yours are all just.....i cant think of a word for it right now.

EDIT: also, i read your profile. you live in charlotte, NC and own a 2003 nissan skyline. yeah....ok. let me guess, you were one of the few people that came up with the $100,000+ to give motorex to legalize a r34 before DOT came in and told them that they couldnt legalize anything with a OBDII computer (pretty sure thats what happened). if you have that kind of money in the U.S. i dont think you should be talking like you never passed the 1st grade. not to poke fun or anything. maybe you have a legitimate excuse.
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