The 2020 370z needs a DCT

phunk · 04-04-2020, 05:31 PM

No I took a little break from it. Just started playing with it again yesterday.

I have decided that making the stock driveshaft work is going to hold up the project, so I will revisit that later. I don't have any reason yet to believe that my original plan for it wouldn't work, but I think it will take longer than I want to wait right now. I am going to spec up a custom driveshaft to order next week to get things moving along. I will need the option anyway, because even if I make the parts to use the stock shaft, I think most people will opt out of that option when they see how the stock u-joints are held into the yokes (stock shaft was constructed intentionally to not be rebuild-able).

TBatt · 04-08-2020, 03:05 PM

Having gone from a MT6 Z to a GT-R, you guys that do this are in for some fun. Driving a DCT with paddle shifters is the ultimate video game!

Waaap, BANG, waaap, BANG, waaap..........

redondoaveb · 04-08-2020, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBatt

Having gone from a MT6 Z to a GT-R, you guys that do this are in for some fun. Driving a DCT with paddle shifters is the ultimate video game!

Waaap, BANG, waaap, BANG, waaap..........

I have to admit, I run consistantly faster lap times with paddle shifters on my simulator.

scrllock · 04-23-2020, 08:57 AM

Very exciting to see this moving forward! Makes sense to go with the dct over a zf8, much better aftermarket. Besides clutch upgrades, a number of companies have cracked control of the getrag.
MaxxECU and Syvecs have full standalone solutions, and HTG/DKGECU offer their own TCUs (I assume you're looking at the latter here).
Any idea if you'll have to cop an f8x dct shift knob? Would be real nice to keep things nissan.

In bmw world, these swaps are usually done to accommodate gear ratio changes or to get rid of the slow ZF6. Never seen anyone do a manual to dct swap, I'm sure that will make integrating a controller a little simpler. Also the flexibility of FD ratios on this platform is a huge perk we don't have with the e9x/e8x cars.

phunk · 04-23-2020, 02:26 PM

We wont be using Nissan shifters in our 2 test cars (aside from the bolt-in paddles). However, any vehicle owner that chooses to do the swap will naturally have their freedom to use any type of shifter solution they wish to construct or wire up.

phunk · 04-23-2020, 02:31 PM

As for an update, The driveshaft got here about a week ago. Its pretty nice, a little lighter than stock. By the time I add the adapter to the front of it, it should be about the same weight as stock or maybe a pound heavier. I will get that adapter made any day now, just havent had time to work on it... very busy season.

phunk · 08-18-2020, 12:59 AM

This year has been a wild ride. Can’t believe it’s already halfway though august. Well Saturday I wrapped up the physical install of the trans by building a trans crossmember/bracket.

phunk · 08-18-2020, 01:04 AM

Next up is probably trans cooler kit for it.

phunk · 08-18-2020, 01:07 AM

Looking cozy

rovert · 08-18-2020, 01:17 AM

What an Achievement, looks Super nice. Any idea when you will have a conversion Kit Available. I won;t lie, looking at that made me Firm. Cheers.

INFmstrTech · 08-19-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024

I did. All I have is the key sign below the low beam, and I still press the brake pedal to start the car instead of clutch. Otherwise it's just like any 6MT cars that came from factory.

I did a manual swap on my car, the worst part is installing the clutch pedal.
If you didn’t move a couple pins from the BCM and IPDM then you will have the key light. Also reconfiguring the BCM with a MT part number and reprogramming the ECM with a MT part number(assuming you’ve done that) should finish off the electronics side. If you need any info on which wires to de-pin, or which wires need to be added to gain a real factory feel and look, PM me.

Martijn_b · 10-27-2020, 03:09 PM

Any update on this? :-)

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phunk · 10-27-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Martijn_b

Any update on this? :-)

Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Nothing worth mention. I am catching up on a massive backorder log jam here before I can start on a production run of the adapter plates. I am hoping to make some moves on it in December.

Due to time limitations with working on cars this year, I actually just pulled it all out, had it anodized, and sent it to Seb. So any progress as far as having it running in my car is going to be postponed until far into next year, as I wont have the parts for myself again until the production run comes.

phunk · 01-27-2021, 01:13 AM

Check out SpecialtyZ's IG post to see a preview video of the first DCT 370z running and shifting gears on the lift. We are in the final stretch.

https://www.instagram.com/specialtyZ/

Hotrodz · 01-27-2021, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

Check out SpecialtyZ's IG post to see a preview video of the first DCT 370z running and shifting gears on the lift. We are in the final stretch.

https://www.instagram.com/specialtyZ/

I heading to Seb's on Saturday so I can check that bad boy out in person!!! Time to start saving again.

04-04-2020, 05:31 PM	#91 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,654 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	No I took a little break from it. Just started playing with it again yesterday. I have decided that making the stock driveshaft work is going to hold up the project, so I will revisit that later. I don't have any reason yet to believe that my original plan for it wouldn't work, but I think it will take longer than I want to wait right now. I am going to spec up a custom driveshaft to order next week to get things moving along. I will need the option anyway, because even if I make the parts to use the stock shaft, I think most people will opt out of that option when they see how the stock u-joints are held into the yokes (stock shaft was constructed intentionally to not be rebuild-able). DarkJak, Rusty, zguynate and 9 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

04-08-2020, 03:05 PM	#92 (permalink)
TBatt Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	Having gone from a MT6 Z to a GT-R, you guys that do this are in for some fun. Driving a DCT with paddle shifters is the ultimate video game! Waaap, BANG, waaap, BANG, waaap.......... FL 4Motion, Optimiser, redondoaveb and 1 others like this. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

04-23-2020, 08:57 AM	#94 (permalink)
scrllock Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MI Posts: 1 Drives: 2006 350z auto Rep Power: 6	Very exciting to see this moving forward! Makes sense to go with the dct over a zf8, much better aftermarket. Besides clutch upgrades, a number of companies have cracked control of the getrag. MaxxECU and Syvecs have full standalone solutions, and HTG/DKGECU offer their own TCUs (I assume you're looking at the latter here). Any idea if you'll have to cop an f8x dct shift knob? Would be real nice to keep things nissan. In bmw world, these swaps are usually done to accommodate gear ratio changes or to get rid of the slow ZF6. Never seen anyone do a manual to dct swap, I'm sure that will make integrating a controller a little simpler. Also the flexibility of FD ratios on this platform is a huge perk we don't have with the e9x/e8x cars. DarkJak and Chrisc3 like this.

04-23-2020, 02:26 PM	#95 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,654 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	We wont be using Nissan shifters in our 2 test cars (aside from the bolt-in paddles). However, any vehicle owner that chooses to do the swap will naturally have their freedom to use any type of shifter solution they wish to construct or wire up. DarkJak, Rusty, zguynate and 5 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

04-23-2020, 02:31 PM	#96 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,654 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	As for an update, The driveshaft got here about a week ago. Its pretty nice, a little lighter than stock. By the time I add the adapter to the front of it, it should be about the same weight as stock or maybe a pound heavier. I will get that adapter made any day now, just havent had time to work on it... very busy season. OMGWTFBBQ, JARblue, EZT and 15 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

08-18-2020, 01:17 AM	#100 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 9	What an Achievement, looks Super nice. Any idea when you will have a conversion Kit Available. I won;t lie, looking at that made me Firm. Cheers. phunk, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ 08 Skyline 370GT SP Coupe 5AT: Diy TT

10-27-2020, 03:09 PM	#102 (permalink)
Martijn_b Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 280 Drives: 2010 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 3786	Any update on this? :-) Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk Hotrodz and sx moneypit like this. __________________ Instagram: Boosted_Fairlady

01-27-2021, 01:13 AM	#104 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,654 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	Check out SpecialtyZ's IG post to see a preview video of the first DCT 370z running and shifting gears on the lift. We are in the final stretch. https://www.instagram.com/specialtyZ/ andy_meng1024, JARblue, cv129 and 7 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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