R200 Question???!!!

[cremmenga]

I know the answere is in here someplace put i've been searching and searching and can't find it so............. A guy here in town is getting rid of his 1982 280zx 5spd non-turbo this weekend and I need to know ASAP if that has the R200 in it??? I also need to know what all i will need if it is. My car is a 1972 240z with the r180 in it. What else will I have to have off of that car (if it even is an r200) for the swap to mine??? diff., axles, mustache bar..what????? THANKS A TON GUYS!!!!!

[JZM]

Yes it will fit.And you will need the mustache bar and the front diff mount for a R-200 Also ck and make sure the front diff flange is the same as what you have in your car,if not you will need to change it out and retorque the nut to spec 122.9 to 144.6 ft-lb.hope this helps out.

JZM..

[cremmenga]

Thanks a ton!!! about the diff flange,, mine going to be a v-8 car, and I will prob have to have a drive shaft made... do i even have to worry about it then??

[JZM]

Thanks a ton!!! about the diff flange,, mine going to be a v-8 car, and I will prob have to have a drive shaft made... do i even have to worry about it then??

NO!

JZM..

[LanceM]

Unless I'm mistaken you will need a mustache bar from a 280z not a ZX.

[JZM]

Unless I'm mistaken you will need a mustache bar from a 280z not a ZX.

My bad,,,,,,,,,,,280zx do not have mustache bars!!!

Thay are mounted directly to the rear frame via a diff cover with a mount on it.

JZM..

[Hrududu]

just my luck. My diff is fried and knocks and clunks when I drive. I try everywhere and all i can find is a diff off a 78 for $130. Here one just falls in your lap. Sorry man, but I just had to say it. Just lettin off a little steam, I'm glad you found what you wanted. I really need to move somewhre where I can find parts easier, or I need to get rid of this car.

[jmortensen]

just my luck. My diff is fried and knocks and clunks when I drive. I try everywhere and all i can find is a diff off a 78 for $130. Here one just falls in your lap. Sorry man, but I just had to say it. Just lettin off a little steam, I'm glad you found what you wanted. I really need to move somewhre where I can find parts easier, or I need to get rid of this car.

Clunks aren't usually caused by a bad diff. A bad diff will howl or will make horrific crunching noises when you turn, but the Z is known for having clunk issues that have to do with the diff MOUNT or the halfshaft and driveshaft U-joints.

Check these pages to get some info on common diff noises and their causes:

http://www.ringpinion.com/content/technicalhelp/default.asp?pid=109

http://www.ringpinion.com/content/technicalhelp/default.asp?pid=110

[Ed]

Chris,

Is this R-200 for your twin turbo project? If so you might consider a stronger diff. I don't frequent hybridz that often but I have read about guys blowing out the R-200 with the V-8 conversion. There is a different diff that they run, something like a R-270 or something. I'm not sure, but someone will correct me.

[cremmenga]

just my luck. My diff is fried and knocks and clunks when I drive. I try everywhere and all i can find is a diff off a 78 for $130. Here one just falls in your lap. Sorry man, but I just had to say it. Just lettin off a little steam, I'm glad you found what you wanted. I really need to move somewhre where I can find parts easier, or I need to get rid of this car.

Well i don't have to good of luck!! I'm paying 100$ for it. but that still isn't bad!

[cremmenga]

Chris,

Is this R-200 for your twin turbo project? If so you might consider a stronger diff. I don't frequent hybridz that often but I have read about guys blowing out the R-200 with the V-8 conversion. There is a different diff that they run, something like a R-270 or something. I'm not sure, but someone will correct me.

Yes it is for my twin turbo project. But i'm just building the 350sbc with out the turbos for now untill i have $8000 grand to dump on the banks system and intercooler.. so i will only be running 4 or 5 hundred horses with just my natually asperated 350. I think i will be fine, but will prob eventually go with the corvette rearend!!! and yes I do check out hybrid z alot, but you guys are just so much more nice, and down right cool. I always get fast replys here in time of need and you guys are all around just more helpful to me, not that they aren't but you know. any ways thanks again!! now i just have to find that mustache bar out of an 280z!!

[Darrel]

You will also need the front differential cross member and the rear curved cross member from a 280z if your '72 doesn't have it. Get the half shafts as well.