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Recently acquired my baby and while looking a few months ago for upgrades and part substitutes I came across this. Don't know if it's a repost but hopefully it could probably be stickied as a future guide to fellow A31 owners like myself.

A31 Parts and Substitute List

To fellow users who own these babies probably we could add our own local listing (including shops or parts place where it could be bought).

- Aircon dryer condenser (i think thats wat it is) = maxima a32 (Resin)

- Alternator = R31 and VL Como, More info Click Here

- AFM upgrade = Z32 which is a direct fit, plus pinouts are the same (Huddy)

- Boss kit for 89 A31 Hicas model = s13 non hicas boss kit (skypy12)

- Brake Pads = Bendix Pads Code DB1485 from a j31 maxima 2003 model onward are the exact same pad as the rb20det cefiro (Resin)

- Brake Rotors 2 Pod Rear upgrade = 350z, discs need redrilling to a 4 stud (adrnln)

- Clutch Master Cylinder = R32

- Clutch pedal box = R32 Gtst works, however S13 is too short (QUIKBLADE)

- Coilovers = S13 although stiffer spring rate recommended due to heaver motor

- Coilpacks (cefiro rb20) = CA18/RB20-Redtop

- Cross Member Front = R32

- Dash upgrade/change = Laurel

- Diff = S13/R32 - either R180 & R200

- Door Hinges = R32

- Drift Handbrake Button = R32

- Drive Shafts = S13 / R32

- Front Seats upgrade/change = R32 /R33

- Front Spoiler Lip = S13 lip turned upside down, More info Click Here

- Front strut brace = A31 preferably, or 13 depending on clearance height

- Fuel lid spring = u12 pintara Nissan

- Gearbox / handbrake boots = r32gtst boots from jaycar with some possible modding. (someonestolecc)

- Gearbox = rb20gearbox / rb25gearbox(few other changes needed) More info Click Here

- Gearbox Crossmember = A31 Manual Gearbox cross member is the same as CA/SR Manual item.
A31 Auto Gearbox cross member is the same as R32 Manual item. (C_DawG) Disscusion Click Here

- Half Shafts = S13 / R32

- Handbrake Cable, Not footbrake - pretty sure you CANT use 32 gtst / 4 door? most nissan ones should fit theoretically - but in cefiro usually come up a little short (Huddy)

- Handbrake Shoes = R32 and possibly R33 and S14, Read more Click Here

- Intercooler = Any FMIC cooler will fit with enough cutting and shutting of the front bar... if talking about piping, the R32 piping needs to be cut slightly. EG: Pipe which goes across the front of the engine and then joined with a silicon pipe for example. R34 gtt stock sidemount intercooler is pretty much a straight swap into a ceffy. You use the ceffy bracket and cut of the piece for the snorkel off with a hacksaw. You also need to cut a section of of the splash guard cause it sits lower than the stock one.
The ceffy sidemount set up is very similar to the r33 and r34 not r32 (Resin)
Stock Front Bar pics with FMIC install - Click Here

- LSD Diff = S13 / R32 = R200, or if you got a single spinner, the R180 from both the non turbo s13 and r32 would also fit.

- Oil Filter - Click Here

- Power window mechanisms = R32 4 door (although been suggested that doesn't work for the rear, Reference ) however power window amplifier for the rear windows that does work is
nissan part number # 25424-71L00 (drivers side)

- Power Window Relay = bluebird ones fit straight up (not sure what year model... its the one with the SSS variant) (insanity)

- R33gtst gearbox upgrade speedo adapter = R33gtst item ~ $50 second hand or Nissan Nivara speedo drive, for ~$22 brand new from nissan. And the red speedo gear that comes off the R33 speedo drive. Put them together walla, working speedo. (dangerous_daveo) Click Here for details on RB25 Gearbox upgrade to Ceffy

- Radiator = R32 gtst and gtr, The radiator for the A31 20DET isn't same as R32 20DET, though they are direct swap (Something like A31 uses single core and R32 is twin core??). CA S13 also fits, but that would be a downgrade, might get you out of a tight spot if you are stuck on the side of the highway or something?
R33 GTST rad+shroud (bigger than R32) fits into A31 but will not fit into S13 (fouls on bonnet). Have to make new top brackets for R33 rad. (daisu)

- RB25DET Engine Upgrade - Click Here

- Radius rods, lower arms = S13

- Rear Cradle = R32

- Rear strut brace = r32 / s13

- Seat Belts = R32, and Pre 1997 A32 maxima (after that they came with pretensioners).

- Seats = R32 and R33 do fit however for S13 seats, modifications are needed.

- Speedo cable = R32 / VL commodore

- Sunroof -> S13 sunroof = NO... not 100% sure but from what i've seen they have different mounting points etc and possibly different size...(Huddy)

- Swaybar, bracket, bushes, bolts, links = S13, R32 GTR swaybars also fit. (ls1ben)

- Stereo Wiring - for diagram Click Here for PDF file

- Tie rod ends= s13, r32, r33, A32 maxima (More info Click Here )

- Upgrade 4 pot brakes with 4 stud = R32 gtst calipers with R33 non turbo disks and R32 master cylinder , just need to get appropriate brake lines and cut the disc shroud a little and you have budget big front brakes (Huddy)

- Upgrate 5 stud = R32/300zx/S14 hubs

- Water Pump = Rb30/VL Commodore

- Wheels / Offsets - Click Here or Here Also

- Steering box = 180sx

- Rack and pinion = 180sx

good info

A few questions;

There are sensors on the back and front engine mount, I am getting mounts without these sensors. Will they work??

Are there any upgrades for this cefiro - for increase HP but not changing the originality of the car? maybe chipworks etc

Thanks

^^^^u talking about A33?

yeah the cefiro A33 maxima model.V6

i changed mounts already.....used original nissan.....documentation sumwhere here.
http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/vie ... &start=600

the V6 will rock the car if the mounts too stiff......has to be just right. energy suspension has inserts, but i dont think i'll use them....maybe if i ever have spare cash i'll try it.

Great info cacasplat3 but for future reference the above parts list is for the A31 Cefiro i.e. the older model that was powered by the RB engine and came RWD or very rarely AWD.

^^^yup!

was just pointing him the right direction

I need left right and front engine mount.

Is there anyway to increase HP without changing the originality of the car and engine? Chips upgrade etc?

Conrad sweet info man

BUMP!

sweeeeet

BUMP for the Ceffy Crew.

So ummm...some stuff not on the list.

5 stud conversion (front) - C35 spindles

Brake line when doing complete rear cradle swap from R32 - AE80 rear brake lines Don't ask.

Exhaust - R32 fits but the rear section fouls on the wheel well for the spare so some modification may be necessary to reduce the "S" bend. (Thanks Gerry).

Datsun 720 pickup apparently uses the same clutch master cylinder.

If you're in a bit of trouble once it's Nissan confirm when looking at it from the front of the car in to the engine bay, it fits diagonally on the firewall from top left to right bottom (RB )

R32 GTR cylinder should work (same bolt pattern) but it uses vacuum assist to make pressing the pedal easier, from reading though the booster fits on the firewall and the A31 doesn't have the template for this Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Currently looking for the drive-shaft center bushing as mine was damaged and after replacing with a Taiwanese substitute that should fit I now get a knocking sound.

Swaybar or Stabiliser bar linkages - B15 ones are shorter but fit just fine.

I bought a pair of the 555 brand to compensate for the differene in length (the B15 are 2 inches shorter vs the stock A31). The car corners better than before on stock S13 shocks and springs (was there before with the stock linkages) i.e. front is dropped loooow.

No updates?

will be posting some info in this tread soon, i still come back and refer to this parts list!

i'm guessing most of these mods would work for the C33 laurel? brakes +suspension

^^ yes its the same chassis assembly

yooo yoo yooo whats up A31 world time to unite and make a run again....april month end. holla at me on fb @splifferman

Comes in handy still apparently.

very.

im working on a steering mod,

a slightly different steering end and knuckle joint for more lock.

have a question, i have a bad cross on my drive shaft(long bk cross). anyone ever change the cross? getting vibrations galore, this is on a C33 medalist btw.

Padna had this same problem.The driveshaft bushing was changed and then he carried the driveshaft to balance for safety measures.No problems since

not d bushin, i feel the movement on the bk cross, have a hard spot wen i was rotating d cross. what i wanna know is if anyone ever replaced d cross...

Conrad wrote:Currently looking for the drive-shaft center bushing as mine was damaged and after replacing with a Taiwanese substitute that should fit I now get a knocking sound.

Can you describe the knock you're getting? and any update on this?

Was replaced with used OEM center bushing.