tranny swap

[Rockr69]

Hey everybody! I've got a quick question, does anyone know if a 5speed tranny from an 83 Maxima will fit in a 76 280z without any mods? Thanks

[ezzzzzzz]

You'll need to do some measuring to be sure. If the Maxima had a L6 then the bellhousing bolt pattern should be the same. The gearing may be different though. From a production standpoint I think Nissan would have used the same gearbox. Let us know what you find. Looking for a GOOD rebuilt gearbox? E-mail me at mark4460@cox.net. I'm on the east coast.

[Rockr69]

Hey everyone, I just got done with my tranny swap. Total success! I'm not sure if the speedo gear is the same but it's pretty darn close. We're talkin' 95-100 mph in third gear and gas sippin 2100rpm at 60 in 5th. 1st gear is a little lower so frying the asphalt into screaming submission became a lot easier with stock engine. I am having a bit of a clutch problem but was experiencing a little slipping before swap. Tax return is being mailed on Friday so maybe I'll get a better clutch and pressure plate when I redo the wheel bearings and brakes. So all of you out there who were thinkin of swappin a 5 speed into your pre-zx cars, check out your local wrecking yards for maximas (actually they have a ton of cool parts if you want fab them in your z), 810s and pickups for those five speeds. required measurements are: front of tranny to center of crossmember-21 1/4", and from front of tranny to output shaft housing-right at 31". Good luck and enjoy your Zs. Rockr69

[Rockr69]

Oh and the only mod for my 76 was to bend the shifter back probably 1-1 1/2" for proper reach! Rockr69

[Rockr69]

and the 76 has the TOP switch in trans to give vacume advance to dizzy in fourth gear. Mine is bypassed giving advance in all gears for perf. Newer 5speed did not have even a boss for this switch. Rockr69