I was told that so long as I kept my 240z pressure plate and flywheel, that the 280zx clutch disc would bolt up fine. I was told wrong. The car won't go into gear when running.

2 questions,

1) what do I need to fix it? Just a 280 collar? Is that all?

2) I think I can get a good deal on a 280z 5-speed tranny locally. If so, will just swapping in the 280 tranny suffice? That would mean I'd have a 280 collar, 280zx clutch, 240z pressure plate, 240z flywheel. :stupid:

I've not done the swap before, but i think this link may help you out:

http://www.automedic.org/smzcc/tech_tips.htm#5speed

good luck!

The key to the swap is the clutch, pressure plate and collar must be from the same vintage (either 240Z or 280Z or 280ZX). No mix and matching of these 3 components! You can use any transmission.

The pressure plate, clutch disc, and collar must match each other. 280 clutch disc definitely won't work with a 240 pressure plate, and vice versa.

i have a 240 collar with a 280 pp and clutch and it works fine. engages a little off the ground, but it works. if this thread is still valid, adjust the length of the arm on the clutch cylinder

I have a 240 flywheel, arm, t/o bearing, clutch slave cylinder and I am putting in a Centerforce P/P and disc. Will this set up work?

Centerforce I clutch set is designed to use the stock components. Just make sure you have the Centerforce set spec'd for a 240Z and not a 280Z.

If you are using a Centerforce II clutch set you have to use a 280Z T/O collar to make it work in a 240/260Z

I have a Centerforce II clutch assy. I will need a 280 collar? Is it deeper or shallower?