Tranny Swap Compatibility

[ZohanIsBack]

Here's what I'm looking at getting:

1979 280-zx 2+2 with five speed. 140xxx miles on it.

I want the five speed in the 260z. Besides getting a new clutch kit, will those parts swap over exactly into the 260z? Will I need to do some adjustments or anything? Any additional parts need to be ordered?

[Zed Head]

If you search transmission swap, 240Z, or 280Z on Google, this forum and other forums you will find a lot of good reading. This topic comes up all of the time and there are several good write-ups around the internet.

The 2+2 probably has the 240mm clutch and flywheel, and your 260Z has a 225 mm setup. So you would need to move the flywheel over also.

[ZohanIsBack]

Ok, cool. I'll need a breaker bar and some patience for that one. I'm really only concerned about compatibility with the shifting lever, boot and driveshaft (I would prefer to avoid cutting).

[ZohanIsBack]

Hey guys, just found an 1981 280zx non turbo FI with a five speed. Is that still compatible with the 260z?