I have a 71 240z.

I put a 81 280zx 5 speed trans in it to find out that the middle console is in the way of 1st 3rd and 5th geers.

my question is should I cut the console which I would hate to do or is their another console that I could buy that would fit

if any one has had this problem I would like to here from you

thanx

zeke

I've believe a shifter from a 280Z will fit without cutting. I've got a 5-speed from a ZX and I believe the shifter is from a 280Z - there are no cuts and it fits and shifts through the gears without hitting.

The problem may be that you have an early 1971 240Z (made before January 1971) with the f4w71A 4 speed transmission and you now put a newer B-series transmission into it. Nissan started using B-series transmissions in late 1971 and newer 240Zs and then replaced them with B-series 5 speeds in the 280Z.

Try to find a 1972-73 240Z console (including the choke cable assembly) and swap it in place of the 1971's.

The transmission should bolt up fine, then swap a shifter handle from a '78 280Z that was a 5-speed and you should be fine.