Parts Swapping

Item Specifics Datsun : Z-series 1973 Datsun 240Z, low miles Miles: 90000 plus Doors: 2 doors Transmission: Manual Interior: Black Engine: 6 - Cyl. Warranty: No 2/73 VIN Number: HLS30-146539 Title: Clear Exterior: Red/Blue Condition: Used Rebuilt Engine aprx 45,000 on motor New/Rebuilt head & Crane Cam Down-draft Weber Carbs Options Air Conditioning Also have a custom Car Hauler / Trailer to Sell See my Add at zcarmann and Gallery of pics

As said on the Z garage website about a T5 swap I raided an 82 ZXT for it's differential flange. However it doesn't even fit on my stock differential! It won't slide on and the spline opening is larger than the stock flange! What's the big idea??

Does anyone know if the 5 speed trans is a borg-warner t-5? Will it fit L-24, L-26 or L-28 engines?

OK, in my '70 240Z, the 4-speed trans is already not original, and reverse gear has some problems. So, while I have the entire car disassembled, I'm planning on replacing it. I have a '78 280Z in the garage with a 5-speed that I'm planning on using in the 240Z. Found today that the only Z in the local wrecker yard is a 81 280ZX. I know absolutely nothing about the car yet, but my question is, if the 81ZX has a 5 speed still in it, would that be a better choice than the one from the '78 280Z? I intend to leave the rest of the driveline original. Thanks for any opinions.

This would look great in my 71.

I was looking around and came across this site . http://www.adelaidejap.com.au/index.htm They sell total package motors ECU and all. The prices look OK I just thought some people here would like to look. RB20 turbo Twin cam, 6 cylinder, 1998cc, 24 valve, RWD/4WD, early and late, 190 & 215hp respectively Early engine and box $1,500 Late Engine and box $2,000 Late only 5sp $550 Engine Package $2,500 (R32 type) only

hi, I have no idea how to identifiy the different zed heads without taking them off of the block. can anyone give us a tip? i know that the N-42 is the big valve/ good ports, but whts the P-## and the E-88??? are there any other heads i should know about before i choose one for my good engine?? cheers =Daniel=

my 73 240z needs a right fender and control arm maybe some other miscellaneous steering compontants. there is a 280z in the junkyard and the fender looks good and i was wondering if the fender and steering stuff would fit? it all looks like it would so does any one know for sure? thanks mike

has anyone succesfully swapped a auto with five speed in a 240. if so, i'de like to know what year transmission would work, and everything i will need to get from the manual car. Also any links would be nice. Thanks, doug

ok so here's the scenario. i found a 1974 240Z for sale. its an automatic. i'm looking for stick. i know people have done the auto-manual swap, but what areas need to be addressed? is the compression different in the auto than the manual? i want a five speed, maybe from a 280Z, as i hear that's a popular swap. what say you?

Ok.. finally I am going to get my 1978 280Z within days now.. as soon as my parents get a baby loan. But anywho.... If I wanted to put in a turbo into my L28, can I use an turbo exhuast manifold from an 280ZX and simply put it into my older 280Z? I know that i would have to get an intercooler and turbo and down-pipe... but would I have to get different injectors and pitons and stuff? or would the engine be safe with just putting on an ZX turbo exhuast manifold, turbo and intercooler and ZX downpipe?

New to the board here, and am looking forward to learning about z-cars from everyone here I recently puchased a 78 280z with a dead engine. I have an engine out of a 76 280z. What potential problems will I run into when I swap the two? I would imagine that for the most part things should slide over pretty easily. My plan was to reuse the 78 intake, fuel injection system, and exhaust system. Will these systems bolt right up to the 76 280z? Thanks for the help guys -frozen