:knockedou I just would like to know who's using their 240Z automatic for week-end race.

After all weren't all the “Chaparal” auto box.

How is it on the track... If you have enough power, could it be torquy(?) enough to be efficient on a track session? I am big Kart fan and... and most of them have no gear box. So I am thinking that with BIG (read strong, nor enormous) braking power and a good susp. set-up it could be good fun the keep up with the 5 spd box, no?

My 0,1 cts of euro

42 view and nothing, will I be alone on this path???

I cant speak from experience since I have always had manual trannies, but it should be fun while it lasts :laugh: I cant say that I have ever seen an automatic Z at an autocross either, surely someone has done it. My thought is you are missing half the fun if you cant stir the gears yourself.

You can always make a backup plan to swap in a manual when the auto dies.

Good Luck

Fred, I haven't seen many Automatics on the autoX courses. However, last year I was on a motoring tour with a bunch of cars. Through a very technical section, a single track of on-and-off paved curves through the low hills of Central California, I was chasing a 73 240Z. The Z driver was doing quite well. Although I had no trouble keeping up with him, he was going as fast as I felt I would go if I was leading. Even if there was an opertunity, I had no reason to pass. When we stopped to take a break, I was very surprised to find his car was an automatic! Especially since the road conditions made me use most of my gears quite often.

Other than formula one cars that have a tiptronic style transmission. I know you would be better off with a 5spd. There is an option for a sequential transmission that would be very trick (read expensive).

If you are talking about the stock Z transmission, you would be better off autocrossing a tractor...

I agree with Ron. The stock three speed automatic is not responsive enough, and the ratios are too wide.

5 speed all the way baby...

Thanks guys... I had 2 5 speed 240Z before this one. I also had a 280ZX with the 5 speed... My daily driver is a 192 hp corolla 1.8 litter TS with 6 speed... I do know how good is a manual gear box. The thing is my current 240Z is coming straight from California with Aircon (ditched, don't need that) and an autobox. As I have my home made 2,8 (f54/p90 with a ported head fast cam en 3 45 dellorto on a 6/2/1 with a twice pipe) waiting in my barn... I will bolt it anyway and let you know if I can kick a few a.s around here.

BTW : last jully I did 2 full lap of the real... Le Mans track in a 240Z going at full speed... woaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh Steve Mac Queen I am coming... in a yellow 240Z auto

I have to put my imput in, go with the 6 speed like me!!! Oh that might me you need a diff engine also but thats minor!!!