{"product_id":"nissan-rb-to-zf-8hp-bellhousing-kit","title":"Nissan RB to ZF 8HP Superior Bellhousing Kit - HPR","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHPR Superior Bellhousing Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HPR Superior Bellhousing Kit is a complete 8HP bellhousing conversion solution designed to mate your Nissan RB (RB20 \/ RB25 \/ RB26 \/ RB30) engine to a ZF 8HP automatic transmission. Manufactured from high-quality A356 cast aluminum and precision CNC machined, it delivers the same fitment and machining accuracy as our one-piece billet bellhousing. Designed with precision and engineered for performance, the Superior Bellhousing Conversion Kit provides OEM-level fitment, exceptional strength, and a compact drivetrain package without the compromises of traditional adapter plate conversions. The HPR Superior Bellhousing offers the performance and quality of our billet solution at a more accessible price point, making premium ZF 8HP conversions available to more enthusiasts and workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior engineering.    Exceptional quality.    Proven performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Replace the Bellhousing Instead of Using an Adapter Plate? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe HPR Superior Bellhousing Conversion Kit eliminates the compromises of traditional adapter plate conversions by replacing the original bellhousing. The result is a stronger, more compact solution with improved fitment, easier installation, and OEM-level functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCompact Design: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA shorter drivetrain package provides increased transmission tunnel clearance and simplifies installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNo starter Clearance Cutting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe integrated starter design eliminates the need for additional starter clearance modifications, resulting in a cleaner installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUses Every Factory Bolt: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnlike many adapter plate solutions, every factory engine and oil pan mounting bolt remains in use for maximum strength and secure OEM-style fitment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Strong: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReplacing the original bellhousing reduces weight and complexity while increasing drivetrain rigidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBillet-Level Precision: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eManufactured from premium A356 cast aluminum, every bellhousing is CNC machined to the same high tolerances as our flagship billet bellhousing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4340 Chromoly Flexplate Included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEvery kit includes our one-piece 4340 chromoly flexplate with an integrated starter ring gear. Where required, flexplate adapters and pilot adapters are included for your specific application\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the HPR 8HP Superior Bellhousing Kit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEvery HPR Superior Bellhousing Kit includes all the components required to complete your \u003cspan\u003eNissan RB (RB20 \/ RB25 \/ RB26 \/ RB30)\u003c\/span\u003e to ZF 8HP conversion.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPR Superior Cast Bellhousing for Nissan RB Engine\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZF Roller Bearing pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZF Lock Ring pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Cover Oil Seal pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4340 Chromoly Flexplate for Nissan RB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Shaft Protection Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverter Inspection Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellhousing-to-Engine Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellhousing-to-Transmission Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexplate \u0026amp; Converter Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe understand that modifying the original ZF 8HP bellhousing can seem intimidating. That's why we've created a comprehensive installation package, including a detailed written guide and a step-by-step video tutorial. Simply follow along with the video, and we'll walk you through the entire installation process—from cutting the original bellhousing to final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pv6FORt5R1A?si=yA8iTZRPt6C9ZaPc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/2290\/7129\/files\/368163_HPR_8HP_Superior_Bellhousing_Installation_Guide___Nissan_RB_20_25_26_30_july2026.pdf?v=1785407353\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e⬇️Download Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend reviewing both the installation guide and video before beginning the conversion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRequires new converter:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe transmission fits, but requires using a Gen 1 flat style torque converter from BMW \/ Dodge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e **Jaguar 306DT** require a dedicated adapter for the flexplate. These components are currently in production and are expected to be available in mid-September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.12%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9841%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Engines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.8927%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNissan RB20, RB25, RB26, RB30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9841%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Transmissions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.8927%;\"\u003eBMW 8HP70 N57 Gen 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBMW 8HP70 N63 Gen 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBMW 8HP75 B57 Gen 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBMW 8HP76 B57\/S58 Gen 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDodge 8HP70 Hemi Car Gen 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDodge 8HP75 Hemi Car Gen 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDodge 8HP70 RAM Gen 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDodge 8HP75 RAM Gen 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDodge 8HP70 Ecodiesel Gen 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJaguar 8HP70 224DT Gen 1 (6-bolt)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e**Jaguar 8HP70 306DT Gen 1 (4-bolt)**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNot sure which transmission or engine you have? Contact our technical support before ordering—we're happy to help you select the correct kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to cut my original ZF 8HP bellhousing? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The original bellhousing must be removed before installing the HPR Superior Bellhousing. Every kit includes a detailed installation guide and step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through the entire process.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs welding required? \u003c\/strong\u003eNo. The installation does not require any welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit include everything needed for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every HPR Superior Bellhousing Kit includes all required hardware, along with any application-specific components such as flexplate adapters or converter pilots where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ZF 8HP transmissions are compatible? \u003c\/strong\u003eThis kit is compatible with a range of BMW, Dodge, and Jaguar ZF 8HP transmissions. Please refer to the Compatibility section above or contact us if you're unsure which transmission you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bellhousing supplied ready to install?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The HPR Superior Bellhousing comes with the genuine ZF roller bearing, retaining lock ring, and front input shaft oil seal already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this kit myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have experience working on transmissions and follow the installation guide and video carefully, the installation can be completed in your own workshop. Professional installation is recommended if you are unfamiliar with transmission work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I choose a bellhousing conversion instead of an adapter plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e A bellhousing conversion creates a shorter, lighter, and more compact drivetrain package. 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