G35 Transmission Into SC400
11-22-10, 03:35 PM
#17
1JZ Single SC400
iTrader: (59)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama, Roll Tide!
Posts: 8,518
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
12 Posts
Just a thought
Just to give everyone some more thoughts on possibly swapping for a G35 Trans, is that if anyone has searched anything about those transmissions from 2002 - 2006 G35's, is that they have had numerous problems with these holding up with as little as 26K miles. These are for the 6 speeds. I just redone my buddies 04 G35 trans, with a new lightened flywheel, clutch kit, and fluid. His flywheel was so scarred that it couldnt be machined. It was also the color blue and had 2 deep pits in it. Lastly, I just completed this last weekend. After deep research on the G35's and the 350Z forums's, these absolutely suck and DO NOT hold up very well. I only charged my buddy $250, plus the parts just to help him out. I would stick the SC300 or MK ones. JMO.
I will try and post some pictures of the install tomorrow.
I will try and post some pictures of the install tomorrow.
11-22-10, 03:36 PM
#18
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Some of you guys need to do better research. It's true stock VQ trannies are strong as long as it's the CD09. We have no less that 3 550+rwhp VQ cars here now with no issues. They break axles before anything. Much better than those pesky W58s I had in my SC. BTW, I have a W58 for sale 
.
.
11-22-10, 03:42 PM
#19
1JZ Single SC400
iTrader: (59)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama, Roll Tide!
Posts: 8,518
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
12 Posts
Not doubting your research, just letting you know the problems he had on his and the research I done on it before attempting to replace it. Maybe he didnt have the CD09. ??
11-22-10, 03:56 PM
#20
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are you saying that the tranny caused the flywheel and clutch to wear out that bad? Just wondering.
11-22-10, 04:07 PM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ca
Posts: 1,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually, I think the weak link on them has historically been the stock dual mass flywheel and clutch combo. Once you put a better clutch setup on them, the tranny itself it plenty stout; trouble is that it sounds like a coffee can full of loose bolts without that dual mass fly.
11-22-10, 04:16 PM
#22
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually, I think the weak link on them has historically been the stock dual mass flywheel and clutch combo. Once you put a better clutch setup on them, the tranny itself it plenty stout; trouble is that it sounds like a coffee can full of loose bolts without that dual mass fly.
This is true. We get complaints all the time.
11-22-10, 06:55 PM
#23
1JZ Single SC400
iTrader: (59)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama, Roll Tide!
Posts: 8,518
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
12 Posts
Heres some pictures
I have to agree with you on this one. I believe its the dual mass flywheel, and the weak STOCK clutches. Heres a few pictures of my buddies install on his 2004 G35.
11-22-10, 07:33 PM
#24
IMO, the main reason for going with this tranny is becauase it's a cheaper alternative to go 6 speed rather than v160.
I also read on supraforums that the v160 price is skyrocketting.
I will talk to him in person and hopefully test drive his car and let you guys know.
I also read on supraforums that the v160 price is skyrocketting.
I will talk to him in person and hopefully test drive his car and let you guys know.
11-23-10, 04:35 PM
#25
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah keep us updated.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eefmydee
Performance & Maintenance
33
07-27-22 06:24 PM
