Hi everyone,

I am new to the forums and just wanted to introduce myself. My father used to have a 260z. This was not so fun because we used to take it on vacations, mom and dad in the front be in the back with luggage. I have been looking for the right car for some time and it finally came. I bought a 1971 240z from california. The original owner gave it to his son who fixed it up. The car is very clean. only needs the choke cables atached and greased. and the spedo cable fixed, it leaks tran. fluid.

Other that that she it awsome. She layed down 134 RWHP at a portable dyno in Englishtown NJ. Enjoy the pictures and come check it out in Monroe CT Friday nights.

Me and the Z at the dyno

http://www.dyno-go.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=4nAlbum&file=index&do=showpic&pid=672

Pictures

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=11304

Very nice and clean car. I also have a `71. Try autocrossing the car sometime, it is a blast and a great way to find out just how far you can push a Z. They are amazing cars when you consider with a little know how a 35 year old car can be competitive with modern cars on the street and track, and they look better than most of the new cars out there too. Congratulations!

Hi Jeremy:

134 RWH is very commendable... The car looks super too,... pays to keep looking until you find a good one and it looks like you did.

A T-5 from an 81?...

Carl B.

Carl Beck

Clearwater, FL USA

http://ZHome.com

- Borg Warner T-5 manual transmission from ’81 280ZX turbo with performance clutch

Hi Jeremy,

Welcome to the group. Did you get the car from Craig Early? He was a member here...blitzkraig was his user ID I believe. I remember him sadly having to sell it. If it's the same car, you've got a good one. Craig took really good care of it. I remember the car because its got the same rims as mine.

Have fun,

Chris A.

- Borg Warner T-5 manual transmission from ’81 280ZX turbo with performance clutch

For the life of me - I only remember the 81 280ZX Tubo being offered with and A/T. I'm pretty sure they didn't get the T-5 until 82...

I noticed that too Carl The T-5's were only available on the 83 ZX Turbos ???

I did get it from Craig Early. I was wondering if he was a member here, but didnt have a chance to search it.

As far as the Trans. I only know that this was what I was told

As far as the Trans. I only know that this was what I was told

Hi Jeremy:

I understand. One of the advantages of a public discussion here, is that incorrect or misleading information might be questioned as well as corrected and/or clarified if necessary.

I questioned the "81 T-5"... with the hope that in the end, we'd both know if that was correct or not. As it turns out - if it's a T-5 it had to come out of either an 82 or 83 ZXT, as the 81's were available with only the A/T.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Actually it was only available in the 1983 280ZX Turbo's. Not 1982.

A guy named Bryan Little did an excellent write up on it. He installed it in his beautiful 1970 240Z

http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/borg.html

Hi Jared:

While Brian Little's web site offers a lot of useful information and it's easy to understand - I'm afraid there are several statements there that can be misleading, or are simply wrong.

The 82 280ZX Turbo with the T-5 could be specified from Aug. of 1981 forward... ie. the 1982 Model Year.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Interesting. Good to know Carl. Like you said, "One of the advantages of a public discussion"