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the a3k · 06-03-2011, 06:03 PM

i got a ka/sr C's short shifter from japan. i knew it wouldnt work on the rb25 because of the bushing so i swapped them, installed the shifter, and everything looked good until i tried 5 or reverse. the shifter wont even move to the right.

any ideas? hopefully i can still use that shifter

**Phlip** · 06-03-2011, 06:05 PM

Just to get this absolutely straight for anyone who may intend to answer this (because I probably don't), you're trying to use a KA shifter on an RB transmission, right?

the a3k · 06-03-2011, 06:08 PM

yes i am. i searched prior to the install several times and got mixed answers from everyone.

from what i gather the KA/SR/RB20 shifters are the same but the RB25 uses a bigger bushing.

the a3k · 06-03-2011, 08:34 PM

i took it apart again and the problem is that the shifter is a little bit longer so the bushing would hit the bolt on the left side

camaro379ss · 06-04-2011, 03:07 PM

well at least you got your answer of whether or not it would work...too bad you had to find out the hard way tho.

the a3k · 06-04-2011, 08:29 PM

yea, sucks that it doesnt work. i might just go ahead and order the ISIS one. looks like its the only one on the market

zneubauer · 06-12-2011, 11:02 AM

there should be adapters available you can adjust.

WhipsGoneWild.net · 07-05-2011, 04:52 PM

yeah i bought a tomei and said ka/sr/rb put it in today and doesnt shift in to 5th or reverse... UNLESS it is raised up a little bit but that "little bit" and i cant instal the snap ring back in. . . and if i leave it drop back in a tad bit it wont shift to the right side

Should be able to come up with a spacer and do some shimming/ grinding down might work.. lol

any luck on urs man?? lmk

anyone else have opinions or recent experiences?!

the a3k · 07-05-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhipsGoneWild.net

yeah i bought a tomei and said ka/sr/rb put it in today and doesnt shift in to 5th or reverse... UNLESS it is raised up a little bit but that "little bit" and i cant instal the snap ring back in. . . and if i leave it drop back in a tad bit it wont shift to the right side

Should be able to come up with a spacer and do some shimming/ grinding down might work.. lol

any luck on urs man?? lmk

anyone else have opinions or recent experiences?!

no luck on mine, i need that spacer. the snap ring doesnt get used. the other pieces hold the shifter down. take a look

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06-03-2011, 06:03 PM	#1
the a3k Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	installed short shifter, no 5th or reverse... wtf i got a ka/sr C's short shifter from japan. i knew it wouldnt work on the rb25 because of the bushing so i swapped them, installed the shifter, and everything looked good until i tried 5 or reverse. the shifter wont even move to the right. any ideas? hopefully i can still use that shifter

06-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#5
camaro379ss Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	well at least you got your answer of whether or not it would work...too bad you had to find out the hard way tho. __________________ 1991 Nissan B13 Sentra sr20det 300whp/1991 Nissan S13 240sx sr20det ~260whp

07-05-2011, 04:52 PM	#8
WhipsGoneWild.net Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PA Posts: 984 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	yeah i bought a tomei and said ka/sr/rb put it in today and doesnt shift in to 5th or reverse... UNLESS it is raised up a little bit but that "little bit" and i cant instal the snap ring back in. . . and if i leave it drop back in a tad bit it wont shift to the right side Should be able to come up with a spacer and do some shimming/ grinding down might work.. lol any luck on urs man?? lmk anyone else have opinions or recent experiences?! __________________ Last edited by WhipsGoneWild.net; 07-05-2011 at 05:27 PM..

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06-03-2011, 06:08 PM	#3
the a3k Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	yes i am. i searched prior to the install several times and got mixed answers from everyone. from what i gather the KA/SR/RB20 shifters are the same but the RB25 uses a bigger bushing.

06-03-2011, 08:34 PM	#4
the a3k Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i took it apart again and the problem is that the shifter is a little bit longer so the bushing would hit the bolt on the left side

06-04-2011, 08:29 PM	#6
the a3k Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	yea, sucks that it doesnt work. i might just go ahead and order the ISIS one. looks like its the only one on the market

06-12-2011, 11:02 AM	#7
zneubauer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Age: 30 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	there should be adapters available you can adjust.