Hello all. I am new to the Forum and filled with a lot of questions. I just got a 240 and am taking the advise from the members and going slowly. But at work, a interesting question arose. Well the 280 5 speed tranny bolt up in my 240 with NO modifications? It was a thought but I dont want to go at it with a blow torch!

I also heard that I have to modify the shift lever. Is that true?

Thanks!!

Polecat

Edited July 23, 201014 yr by Polecat

The basic answer is the transmissions are interchangeable to some degree across the 240Z to 280ZX line. I have a 280ZX 5 speed in my 71.

I believe that the 72 came with the series B transmission, so you would not have to modify the floor to install a later unit. Read up on the swap in these threads:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32345&highlight=transmission+swap

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37468&highlight=transmission+swap

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36171&highlight=transmission+swap

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9667&highlight=transmission+swap

There are a lot of other threads on the subject.