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My G35 has been in storage for almost 2 years. The last time I raced it the automatic transmission was failing. Since I must change the transmission anyway, I've decided to convert it from automatic to manual. I purchased all of the parts needed (except for transmission and clutch, I will buy those soon). All of the parts arrived quickly, and the weather was very nice, so last weekend I got some lunch (In and Out... very good hamburgers!) and started the conversion -


Conversion parts purchased (all parts are used):
6MT Handbrake
6MT Clutch Pedal
6MT Brake Pedal
6MT Driveshaft
6MT Transmission Crossmember
6MT Clutch Master Cylinder
6MT Clutch Line
6MT Clutch Piping

The conversion process is not too difficult. You must remove the foot brake to make room for the clutch pedal. To mount the clutch pedal you must fabricate an upper mount, otherwise the clutch pedal is not mounted strong enough. The 6mt brake pedal replaces the 5at pedal, the only difference is that it is smaller to make room for the clutch pedal. The handbrake only requires a hole to be enlarged in the transmission tunnel, and mounting points to be fixed.

The most difficult part is positioning the clutch master cylinder in the correct spot. There are no markings or existing holes for mounting. I took careful measurements from my friends 6mt car and was able to position it correctly. The only other fabrication needed was for the clutch piping in the inner fender. There was no place to mount the lines and bracket, so I had to make a small bracket and weld it in place.

All parts are currently installed. I will purchase the transmission and clutch after the holidays and finish the conversion (I thought installing all supporting parts would take much longer than 1 weekend).

Clutch pedal / master cylinder, 6mt brake pedal installed -



Handbrake installed -


Clutch reservoir installed -


Clutch piping installed -