cut middle console to fit 5speed shifter

[zeke]

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

[mperdue]

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.

[ZSource]

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.

[Phacade]

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.