The 2020 370z needs a DCT

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.

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? :-)

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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

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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.

Spooler · 01-27-2021, 08:36 AM

I like rowing my gears still. I will hold onto my H pattern for as long as I can but my input shaft is going to hate me. 3rd gear too. Glad to see this is up and running so I can have an option
to do it if needed.

Hotrodz · 01-27-2021, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I like rowing my gears still. I will hold onto my H pattern for as long as I can but my input shaft is going to hate me. 3rd gear too. Glad to see this is up and running so I can have an option
to do it if needed.

I hear ya, but depending on the road coarse not having to row your own can be a couple of seconds or more. Paddle shifting is quite fun on a road course.

phunk · 01-27-2021, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I like rowing my gears still. I will hold onto my H pattern for as long as I can but my input shaft is going to hate me. 3rd gear too. Glad to see this is up and running so I can have an option
to do it if needed.

One test drive or ride along and you will be back here to delete this post

Spooler · 01-27-2021, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

One test drive or ride along and you will be back here to delete this post

Nah, I will go to the drag strip first and try to break the 1/4 mile record. Then I will think about it. LMAO!!!! No way the input shaft would last. No since in taking out a good part. Then the quest
to get a Motec to run it.

04-23-2020, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
scrllock Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MI Posts: 1 Drives: 2006 350z auto Rep Power: 7	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	#2 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	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	#3 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	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	#7 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 10	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	#8 (permalink)
Martijn_b Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 280 Drives: 2010 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 3787	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	#10 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	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

01-27-2021, 08:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,981 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I like rowing my gears still. I will hold onto my H pattern for as long as I can but my input shaft is going to hate me. 3rd gear too. Glad to see this is up and running so I can have an option to do it if needed. phunk, Rusty, sx moneypit and 1 others like this.

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