5 speed 1976 280z

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02-27-2013 | 08:57 AM

Pez

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From: Fort Wayne, IN

5 speed 1976 280z

I didnt think that the stock transmission in a 1976 280z was a five speed, however mine has a 5 speed installed.

The issue is that I need to replace the clutch, and I'm unsure which clutch will be appropriate. My thought is that the PO replaced the stock transmission with a later, perhaps 280ZX transmission.

Any advice on how to tell which transmission I have, and thus which clutch I need?

02-27-2013 | 10:07 AM

NismoPick

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From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!

Clutch type is dependent on flywheel, not transmission. And unless you have the 280ZX 2+2 / Turbo 240mm flywheel, you just need the stock 240Z - 280Z 225mm clutch.

Lots of info on this...

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx...starter-31417/

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueKitsune

2+0 N/A = 225mm flywheel
2+2, 2+0 Turbo = 240mm flywheel

Clutches cant be interchanged between the 2 as they wont mount up, you you must have the right T/O Bearing collar for the right clutch.

2+0 N/A = Short collar
2+2, 2+0 Turbo = Long collar
(I might have that backwards on the T/O collar, I'm half asleep.)

You can also use any flywheel/clutch on any L engine with any manual trans starter.