R31 Skyline Manual Conversion - The Complete Guide!

In this video I will show you how to do a manual conversion on a R31 skyline. I go into every step from removing all the automatic gear to installing all of the manual gear. It has everything you need to know! If you have any questions at all please ask in the comments and ill answer as best as I can!
Here is a link to the write up on the R31 wiki on how to do it as well: wiki.r31skylin...
Here is the time stamps for the video as well.
Parts needed 0:36
Jacking the car up 7:25
Auto gearbox wiring removal 8:45
Interior plastics removal 9:58
Auto shifter interior removal 10:43
Oil catch tray removal 11:20
Auto gearbox oil hard-line removal 11:50
Auto shifter removal from under the car 12:57
Auto tailshaft removal 13:46
Auto gearbox crossmemeber removal 14:57
Undoing torque converter 16:58
Undoing bell housing bolts from Auto box and starter motor 18:20
Dipstick removal 20:40
Wiring removed from Auto box 20:55
Auto box removal 21:23
Flex plate removal 23:55
Auto spigot bush removal 24:30
Manual spigot bush installation 26:23
Flywheel installation 27:29
Clutch installation 28:05
Manual gearbox assembly 28:35
Manual bell housing bolts size 30:37
Manual gearbox installation 31:35
Bell house bolt installation 33:14
Starter installation 34:38
Clutch slave installation 35:00
Gearbox crossmember installation 35:15
Manual tailshaft installation 37:37
Manual gearbox wiring 37:53
Manual clutch pedal and brake pedal 38:37
Clutch master cylinder installation 42:09
Clutch line installation 43:52
Manual shifter installation 44:43
Manual interior assembly 45:30
Wiring to allow the car to start 46:30
Manual ECU installation 48:05

[@TheDexta98]

Tod my man, the ratchet strap over the heater pipe is a lifesaver! legend!

[@itstodd34]

Glad it helped!

[@isabelladavis-allen549]

Thanks for the video! Will definitely be replaying it 1000 times when it comes to my manual conversion 😂

[@itstodd34]

No problem. Feel free to ask if you need any extra info. I am an open book!

[@nathanswan9243]

Pro tip. When fitting the gearbox have someone in the car with a rope looped around the box so they can gently manipulate the height when your trying to get the shaft to slide into the pressure plate etc

[@itstodd34]

yeah that does really help or like just have a second person there to help at least! dont be a dumb dumb like me and do it solo!

[@MrPezzaaa]

Makes me want a 31 again

[@30eeee]

Brilliant video mate good stuff

[@jakec2175]

Amazing video, will attempt this once I get all the parts 😁

[@M3xiiii]

Really informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.💯

[@jerlpam]

fucking love it man, reminds me when we did mine at yours. Great times

[@TechReviews2010]

Well done mate awesome video and you do know your skylines. Keep up the good work my fellow novacastrian.

[@TheMotley91]

rb factory make r31 clutch peddles if your having troubling find one.

[@nickgrech9634]

You look amazing Todd!
Thank you for the extremely informative video, i really enjoyed it!

[@itstodd34]

You are very welcome thank you for watching bro!

[@KamicarzCreations]

Thanks Man....great video

[@skyr1mbe4st81]

i was skidding one day and my clutch pin came out, i found some type slap belt and used the wire to hold it together. 2 years later still holding up

[@itstodd34]

If it works it works!

[@Stuffed_Rust]

I see dard, i like and sub

[@Brandonvscars695]

Just a lil added tip for anyone playing at home
Before fitting the flywheel it’s a good time to replace the rear main, would be a shit go going to all this effort then having to do it all over again
Don’t ask how I know 😂😂

[@itstodd34]

Ah yes good tip indeed! Thanks for adding that bro!

[@essvee831]

But where's the bread?

[@georgehibbert7966]

Can you still purchase r31 speedo sensors ,will auto or manual work on rb20 det box?cheers

[@albfire]

Bro you wanna do mine because I honestly cbf

[@itstodd34]

If ya pay me I will haha

[@albfire]

@@itstodd34 how much you want

[@lt_fishos0789]

Hey mate, how much does it cost for the conversion? Like parts wise normally?

[@itstodd34]

Stuff like clutch, slave and master cylinder are easy to price cause you can buy them new. But gear box, pedals and tailshaft car a bit random depending on availability. Gearboxes have gone up a bunch but you could maybe find one for like $600?

[@pingapete666]

Not sure if you mentioned but did you do the reverse wiring? Trying to wrap my head around my S3 reverse wiring

[@itstodd34]

Hey mate. Nah I didn't wire up the reverse lights on this. I should have but got lazy. The r31 wiki has a good write up on it!

[@yusufosman5489]

Hey everyone just picked up my r31 1988 gx I’m 17 aha and bought to start the build in a month or so any help would be appreciated

[@itstodd34]

Get it bro! best first car, hit me up if ya need any help.

[@joshheazlett7831]

Hey mate, got any idea on where to get that speed sensor from that plugs into the gearbox?

[@itstodd34]

Are you talking about a new one?

[@Hex_TTV]

19:22 it’s funny because there’s 100% people who will follow this step 💀

[@JMB121995]

How do you do the reverse and neutral wiring for the gearbox switches??

[@itstodd34]

Hey mate there is a good write up on the r31 wiki about the reverse light wiring. I didn't do it on this swap.