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transmission help
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 12:24 am
by 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
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 8:55 am
by 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
RE; transmission help
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 10:11 am
by 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
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 1:00 pm
by 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
Length of trans
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 1:01 pm
by 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.