hey guys. I'm currently in the process of swapping a 5 speed into my 76 280z. I bought a 5 speed from a guy and he told me it came out of a 260z . and was mated to a l26. I bought it, and it mated to the l28, but the transmission is crooked. I put it into the car properly and the 5 speed was both too short and it was slanted, making it unable to mount the crossmember. it seems like the guy is bullshitting me, so I wanted to see if anyone knew something about the way it sits. the shift **** is a slide over type he said, and that I could use a 240sx or zx shift **** on it, if that gives any clue as to what kind of transmission it is. ill post pics in a bit. thanks for the help b4hand, and if im just retarded, and its a simple fix, please, by all means, tear me a new one...hahaha

 

 

thats a 240SX 5 speed... not a "Z"

 

Yes it is a 240 SX trans and will not fit correctly to your L series engine. You need an L series 5/spd transmission. With that said where are you located ? I have a rebuilt and another good used 5/spd that is made to fit your motor. If interested send me a p/m with your e/mail address and i'll p;ost some pics.

 

The 240SX transmission can be used, but it takes plenty of work.

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techti...issioninstall/
Drive shaft gap after 240sx Transmission conversion / swap in 280z - S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z - HybridZ

How badly do you want to use that transmission?

 

thanks guys. greatly appreciate it. and Zdon, if this dude is decent enough to admit his mistake and refund me my money, ill definitley hit u up. im in sacramento ca

 

That looks like the wrong SX trans for the swap anyways... It should be longer than a z trans not shorter :/

EDIT:
Upon further research that's a 4 speed...

Rwd

Case = ZL71B

4-speed DT-W7C-01-02NU-C2 Price Picture
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88 F4W71C, Rwd
Case = ZL71B-NMCA, 4-9/16" top bolt centers
Tail = 4W71C, 14-1/4" long, 6-bolt tower
Input = 22 teeth <A>
Cluster = 31+28-20-14 teeth <>+<ACC>
Bearing retainer = Aluminum
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