Tranny!... Well It Fit?....

[Polecat]

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, 2010 by Polecat

[Walter Moore]

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.