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Have decided to stay with the original tranny. Seems like the right thing to do at this time. Hope to have the engine back in this week and really want to try to get a drive in B4 the snow. Appreciate your comments and advice. Thanks to you both. Robin

Arne, Thanks for the information. Can an early model 240Z shifter be modified? Do you know where I can obtain an existing modified shifter? There happens to be 5 shift levers on eBay right now for about $20 (see item # 300267695928). I'm tracking down a 5-speed. Will the required modified shifter for the 73' tranny and the 5-speed be the same? For either the 73' or 5-speed will the tunnel opening have to be cut and by how much (to the rear or front)? Sorry to throw back so many questions but any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Robin

I am doing some final restoration work on my 1970 240Z and have been considering swapping out the original 4-Speed Tranny for a 1973 240Z 4-Speed I have because I've heard that the 73' is a superior unit. I have 3 questions (1) what are the differences in the two units - is the 73' a superior tranny and why? and (2), the 73' tranny is marked only with an "L4" and bellhouse # 7609776. It seems to have a shift stick mount about 2.5" to 3" further back than the original 70' tranny even though the overall length of the 2 trannys are identical. (3) I've been told that the later model transmissions of the 240Z models just "bolt right up" but would like to have this verified and have a solution or answer for the discrepancy in the 2.5" to 3" rearward placement of the shift stick. Thanks for any help.