Trannys that fit
09-05-2003 | 12:04 PM
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Trannys that fit
Hi, I'm sure this has been covered in a previous topic, but my searches came up with nothing. I was wondering if there are any other transmissions that fit into a turbo 280zx. Say a tranny from a Z31. I am working on building my '81 280 with a swaped turbo engine and now it is time to find a manual transmission. Thanks in advance.
Sdatsun.
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09-07-2003 | 06:40 PM
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Why not use the Borg Warner T5 that came in the 1982-83 280ZX turbo? Its strong enough to stand up to 300+ horse and is a fairly simple install into the NA chassis. You just need to find the transmission crossmember, driveshaft, differential flange, oh and the T5. I haven't heard of anyone trying to install a tranny from the Z31. You might check Hybridz.org for more input on alternate transmissions, but the easy proven transmission is the T5.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
09-20-2003 | 12:20 PM
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Here is what I did to one of my 240z,s. It was a 4 speed so I had a wrecked 77 Datsun pickup and pulled the tranny it required a little work but it was well worht it. I had great off the line pull and an awesome top end compared to any of the other 12 Z,s I haved owned since. Unfortunately I did this mod back in 1984 and dont remember the exact pecifics to the install. I do knowI did it in an afternoon, with a buddy.
09-20-2003 | 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by RunninOnEmpty
does that mean an SBC will bolt up to the ZX tranny w/o an adapter?
does that mean an SBC will bolt up to the ZX tranny w/o an adapter?
09-21-2003 | 11:59 AM
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Thanks for the info and yes, I meant small block Chevy. I figured the trany to SBC match wouldn't be that easy, but had to ask anyway. Also, it seems the ZX is not a good platform for the SBC, but its what I have. Even a Turbo L28 swap is a problem because of the power steering box.
I might be stuck with just a stocker. Wish I'd bought a Z instead, but I had no prior experience with Z-cars and anyway the early ones are becoming few and far between. Actually, I don't see too many ZXs anymore.
I might be stuck with just a stocker. Wish I'd bought a Z instead, but I had no prior experience with Z-cars and anyway the early ones are becoming few and far between. Actually, I don't see too many ZXs anymore.
09-21-2003 | 07:14 PM
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Runninonempty,
If the steering box is in the way, try finding an older ZX like a 1979 or 1980 base model. They had manual steering racks, you would need the engine cross member to go with it though. This would ease your pain for installing a turbo or V8.
If the steering box is in the way, try finding an older ZX like a 1979 or 1980 base model. They had manual steering racks, you would need the engine cross member to go with it though. This would ease your pain for installing a turbo or V8.
09-21-2003 | 07:25 PM
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Gary,
That's a good idea, I'd prefer manual steering anyway, maybe save a few pounds. I'll start checking out the junk yards. Now that I've got it running good and passed Calif. smog, its time to focus on performance and I don't believe an L28 N/A will get it.
John
That's a good idea, I'd prefer manual steering anyway, maybe save a few pounds. I'll start checking out the junk yards. Now that I've got it running good and passed Calif. smog, its time to focus on performance and I don't believe an L28 N/A will get it.
John
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