transmission help

[misterarj]

Does anyone know if a 1977 Datsun truck 5 spd is the same or similar to a 280 z or zx 5 spd? I'm doing the L series conversion and have found a truck 5 spd but don't know how it compares. Any useful links? I found some info on Datsun.com but not quite what I needed. Thanks guys. AJ

[spl310]

What specific details are you looking for? If they can physically be interchanged? The gear ratios?

I don't know the answers, but will be happy to try to find them for you.

Sid

[70MTroadster]

Misterarj,

Go to Jason Gray's website at http://home.att.net/~jason510/ . He has a wealth of info on trannys, their individual ratios, what fits what engine, bellhousing swaps, the whole 9 yards as far as L series engine/tranny combos go. If the link I provide does not get you there, just go to Yahoo and type in his name. I know all this cuz I own a 71 510 with the L16 engine.

scott

[spl310]

Cool deal on the link! Jason has lots of good info there that can be related to Roadsters (like the weber setup page...)

Sid

[misterarj]

Ok guys, I appreciate the help and I've gotten a bit more info.

A 280z 5 spd is FS5W71C

A 720 5 spd is FS5W71B

Does anyone know the difference in length or girth?

I have found rebuild kits that show both transmissions using the same kit, so I'm inclined to think they are the same.