Originally Posted by
kcobabe Sourcing straight from the JY would probably be a P11. My understanding is it's more dependable.
P11 or B15, either one. And you want one with an LSD.
From what I *understand* the B15 is preferred for NA, the P11 for turbo applications.
Let me raid the Technical Information Library, and the Tech Section of the respective SR20 forums....
B15/P11 tranny- why it's better than B13/B14 - SR20 Forum
HOW TO: P11/B15 transmission swap into a B13/B14/P10 - SR20 Forum
Disassembly of B15/P11 tranny/install of friction type LSD - SR20 Forum
http://www.sr20-forum.com/howtos/725-lsd-vs-non-lsd-transmission-axle-comparison-pics.html
Gear Ratios for B13\14 & P10\P11 - SR20 Forum
Originally Posted by
kcobabe yes, and if you can't find one of those (don't know why you wouldn't) next in line is the B14. I would also keep an eye on the FS section. A couple people (mainly Andreas) have come across 20V 6 speeds which can go in it without having to open the case. You do need a lot of parts and will loose the hubs you currently have, but much more efficent trans.
The 6-speed is from the Spec V Sentra.
http://www.sr20-forum.com/howtos/45436-how-rs6-6-speed-swap-guide.html
How To Put A QR B15 6 Speed Tranny In Your Car - SR20 Forum
http://www.sr20-forum.com/vvl/38892-some-great-6-speed-tranny-info.html
Hope that helps.
The B14 had a *hotly debated* half-assed *fix* from Nissan that *probably* makes it better than a B13. BenFenner and I have gone round-and-round about it. I call it a wuss band-aid because Nissan knew the B13 tranny sucked and should have been re-called. Ben (who is faaar more mechanically minded than me) thinks it is a pretty good fix. However, there have definitely been some B14 transmissions (and late model B13 trannys, after the supposed "fix") that develop 5th-gear pop-out. I will concede that a B14 tranny is still probably lower mileage, and a better bet than a B13 transmission. I would not waste my time with either a B13 or B14 tranny ever again. YMMV.