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Toyota 2JZ / 1JZ Engine Swap with a Nissan 350Z (CD009) or Mazda RX-8 Gearbox into a Nissan S13 and Skyline
Not everyone running a JZ engine goes for a BMW gearbox. In Nissans the 6-speed CD009 from the 350Z is a popular choice, and on tighter budgets people use the Mazda RX-8 gearbox. Here are videos from builds like that: a Skyline R33, two S13s and an RX-8 gearbox project.
PMC Motorsport adapter plate: 2JZ to a CD009 gearbox in a Nissan Skyline R33. A Skyline R33 with a 2JZ and the CD009 gearbox from a Nissan 350Z: fitting the PMC adapter plate, matching up the flywheel and the fight to get everything perfectly concentric.
Which gearbox to pick for a JZ
| Gearbox | Gears | When it makes sense |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan 350Z CD009 / 370Z | 6 | Nissans (S13, S14, Skyline) and high horsepower builds. The gearbox has a reputation for being very tough. |
| Mazda RX-8 | 6 | Budget builds and lighter cars. With a JZ you need a clutch fork pivot support. |
| BMW ZF | 5 | BMWs where the original gearbox and its mounts stay in the car. |
What to watch out for
The Skyline R33 video shows how much work goes into getting the flywheel fit spot on and the whole assembly concentric. In the S13 the CD gearbox is bigger than the R154, so the transmission tunnel has to be widened. The author does it with a hammer and admits it is a bit of a job.
On the RX-8 build the author first picked the wrong pressure plate. He also had to remove the factory spacers. In the end he settled on an ACT Stage 3 clutch with an E46 M3 spec pressure plate. The 2JZ S13 project, on the other hand, runs a Uniclutch twin plate clutch.
More JZ engine builds
Converting a Nissan S13 to a 6-speed CD gearbox with the PMC adapter plate for a 1JZ engine
A 1JZ powered S13 swaps its R154 for the 6-speed CD gearbox from a Nissan 350Z: widening the tunnel and fitting the flywheel.
2JZ swap into a Nissan S13: fitting the clutch and BMW gearbox
Episode three of the series: a Uniclutch twin plate clutch, the struggle to squeeze the 2JZ into the S13 engine bay and, finally, the engine and BMW gearbox in the car.
PMC Motorsport adapter plate: 1JZ engine to a Mazda RX-8 gearbox with a Stage 3 clutch
A 1JZ with an RX-8 gearbox: an ACT Stage 3 clutch, an E46 M3 spec pressure plate, picking the wrong pressure plate at first and removing the factory spacers.
Toyota Chaser JZX100 makeover in 2 days at Ebisu Circuit, Japan
A trip to Japan: the NIGHTRIDE crew transforms a Toyota Chaser JZX100 in two days at Ebisu Circuit, with fresh paint, a wrap, a shopping run at Up Garage and the vibe of Japanese drifting.
Parts from the videos
Adapter plates, flywheels and accessories for mating a 1JZ/2JZ to Nissan and Mazda gearboxes:
- Gearbox adapter Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Nissan 350Z Z33 CD009 / Nissan 370Z Z34 JK
- Adapter Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Nissan 350Z Z33 CD009 / Nissan 370Z Z34 JK - 250mm / 9.84"
- Flywheel Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Nissan 350Z Z33 CD009 / Nissan 370Z Z34 JK - 250mm / 9.84"
- Gearbox Adapter Plate Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Mazda RX-8
- Adapter Kit Toyota 1JZ 2JZ - Mazda RX-8 SWAP - 240mm / 9.45"
- Flywheel Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Mazda RX-8 - 240mm / 9.45"
- Clutch fork support (pivot pin) for Mazda RX-7 RX-8 gearbox (SWAP Toyota JZ)
FAQ
Can a 2JZ be mated to a CD009 gearbox?
Yes. The PMC Motorsport adapter plate and flywheel mate the 1JZ and 2JZ to the CD009 gearbox from the 350Z and to the 370Z gearbox. The install in a Skyline R33 is in the first video.
Does a 1JZ fit the RX-8 gearbox?
Yes, with our adapter plate. In the video the 1JZ runs an RX-8 gearbox and an ACT Stage 3 clutch.
What needs modifying in an S13 for a CD gearbox?
The transmission tunnel. The CD gearbox is bigger than the R154, so the tunnel has to be widened.
Did you know… In Tourer V spec, the Toyota Chaser JZX100 from the last video came from the factory with a 1JZ-GTE and an R154 manual gearbox. That is why it is one of the favourite drift cars in Japan.
You will find more install videos of our parts on the PMC Motorsport videos page.
