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Did the Stagea come as a manual?
As they were leaning towards the luxury market, it was very rare to see a manual transmission in a Stagea. In order to get a manual transmission, you would have to purchase a 4WD and have it turbocharged. Even then, it wasn’t until 1998 that Nissan offered the 5-speed manual in the Stagea.
Is the Nissan stagea reliable?
Reliable, fun car, comfy to drive, but too thirsty for my liking. I would only recommend a stagea to someone who is willing to spend that little bit extra in fuel costs to stay in a comfy reliable car. never had any issues with mine, was a great car to drive.
Is Stagea a RWD?
The Stagea was available in rear wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variants, with the RWD variants using RWD Laurel front suspension of the strut type and AWD versions using RWD R34 Skyline front suspension of the multi-link type.
Is a Stagea a skyline?
The Nissan Stagea is one of the best kept performance secrets ever to come out of Japan. Originally based on the R33-generation Skyline, the Stagea was available with a variety of engine sizes and drivetrain configurations, all wrapped in a family friendly estate body style.
What is the Skyline wagon called?
After the Stagea was discontinued, Nissan offered the “Skyline Crossover” which we know as the Infiniti EX (now the QX50). The Subaru Legacy Touring rival was offered with several powertrains, starting with a 2.0-liter single-cam inline-six called the RB20E. Of course, the highlight of the series was the RB26DETT.
Is Nissan Stagea JDM?
The Nissan Stagea is a very popular JDM Car available on sale from Japan, it has been produced by Nissan since 1996 till 2007. It was produced by Nissan in 1996 as competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in Japan, and was exclusive to Nissan Prince store Japanese dealerships.
Is R34 wagon real?
This Nissan GT-R Wagon is Wild and For Sale in the USA. Encountering a Nissan Skyline GT-R in the USA is a rarity. It’s a car that never officially sold on these shores, and one which still can’t be imported in its final two guises.
How much is a R34 wagon?
In 2016, an R34 GT-R Z-Tune sold for over $500,000 in Hong Kong, making it the most expensive GT-R and one of the most expensive Japanese cars of all time. However, in 2020 most Nissan GT-R R34s sell for much less at around $40,000 to around $100,000.
What is the price of a Nissan Skyline R34?
Today, base-model r34 Skyline GT R’s usually go for nothing under $100,000, and the rarest versions like the V or M spec Nür’s are selling at auction for over $300,000.
Can you convert a Nissan M35 Stagea from automatic to manual?
Recently at R&D Mechanical we had the opportunity to convert our customer Beau’s Nissan M35 Stagea from automatic to manual. As soon as Beau came to us regarding this job, instantly we knew it was going to be an exciting one!
What equipment do I need to build a Stagea?
Flywheel (9 bolt turbo type) & Bolts Clutch Pedal (R34 Skyline or Stagea Pedal) Brake Pedal (Stagea or cut the auto one down, R34 Pedal does not fit) Centre Console (Stagea or cut & modify original with an R34 or similar) Plenty of tools (drill, etc etc) Start off by getting the Stagea onto the hoist.
Is the ECU on a Stagea the same as a manual?
The ECU from an auto Skyline/Stagea is exactly the same unit as a manual type. The job of controlling the Auto is done by an entirely separate ECU. The only thing I have had to do is turn the idle down slightly as otherwise it sits at about 1100rpm. I actually still have my trans computer in place as I just haven’t got around to pulling it out yet.