cg78

Call a machine shop they should be able to help you.

The 300ZX never came with a T5. Nissan somewhat copied the T5 from the 280ZXT, that's whay the shifter plate liiks similar. Only the 82-83 cars came with a genuine Borg Warner T5, even says so on the tranny casing.

 

I did a LOT of research on what tranny to swap into my 81' 280ZXT, and ended up going with the T5 in the end. I used a Mustang shifter, and the feel is *awesome*. Notchy, and not sloppy like most other nissan boxes of the time.

 

If you swap out the T5, you'll need the driveshaft and I believe you'll also need the diff flange as well from an N/A car. The transmission crossmember is also different.

I did not change any of those things other than a yolk, so all I need to swap back is a yolk. Btw this is in a 620. I am on my way to the yard now and I hope I find the later close ratio z trans.

If you are going to cam your engine, which I recommend, you should probably run the weber. A 280/480 is a very nice cam for the street. The su's are a pain to tune, but once they are dialed I heard they can be very nice. Also they are a bit small. I also recommend you to at least have the exhaust port pocket ported. My builder said most of the power gained by porting datsuns was in the exhaust port. As for the dizzy, I have to disagree. I ran a el dizzy and had problems with it. I now have a sss point dizzy with a msd 6a box running it. When you use the msd box the points become a low voltage trigger making them last way longer. Lastly be very careful about timing. These engines hate a lot of timing. In my case I am not supposed to over 32 deg total. I had to have my dizzy re curved to my engines specs, so I would not go over like I did before. Lets just say I found out the hard way and cracked a piston skirt in half because of too much timing. Hope it helps.

damnit that sucks big time man i remember you saying that you have had alot of issues with the t-5 but damn that sucks i like bleach's idea for a longtail out of a zx but datzenmike knows his stuff make a mutant tranny out of a 300zx and an l series could be fun:D let me know if you need a hand ill swing by and do what i can

I will ty. I do not have any trans parts lying around soI would need to buy two to make the hybrid.

T5 gets a bad rap. I have 1 in my Big turbo Z. I rebuilt it myself with a kit off epray. Ford tech don't ya know.

 

Biggest problem with the t5 I see is the shifter. It will alow you to overshift the syncros. A Pro 5.0 brand shifter will fix that. The only t5 shifter out there with All billet parts.

 

I like mine. Awesome gear ratios. And with the Pro 5.0 shifter missing a shift is not an option.

I have a pro 5.0 shifter. My problem was never with that is has to do with either the shifting forks, dog teeth, or the slider. I am going to fix it myself I just need a good ratio trans for the mean time.

try and get another t-5 then, and you wont have to worry about drive shaft stuff either. the t-5 is kinda on its own. in the tranny you currently have, did the detent balls and springs get checked and properly installed??? it can cause simmilar problems

Not sure I had it looked at by a tranny guy.

FSD5W71'C' type with the front half of the case from an earlier 'B' L series, like a 280zx or a 620 truck. They are considered stronger than the T-5s that went into the 300zx.

Ty I will look into that. I may need a whole tranny though.

I'm hearing more and more bad things about the T5. A year ago my transmission just blew on me... well, something inside failed and the shifting was all messed up.

 

If you switch away from a T5 you have to deal with driveshaft changes.

Personally, I have one spare T5. I'll use it if i have to. After that I'm going with the NA 81-83 280ZX 5-speed. call it good

I did not change my drive line it fit tightly, but it did not bottom out. All I changed was the yolk, so I need to change that. I hope I saved it. As far as whole tranny's that were strong, what would you guys recommend? I have a a beefy LZ.

I have been in a battle with this thing since I received it. Last time out the 3-4 slider was replaced only to bind up and grind those gears one week after. Last night it decided that I do not need a third or fourth gear. I barely made it home the noise it was making was interesting. The question I have now is what tranny should I run, besides this mess? I really liked the ratio's of the t-5, so if I could find one similar I would be happy. My plan is to get an idea of what trans to get then hit the yards this weekend. I want to get my truck back on the road asap. Btw I did a search and I like the 280 wide 5 speed final drive, but I just want to be sure that I get some thing close to what I have now. Thanks in advance. Chris

i spoke to my friend jonathan and he said he needs help with his carburator and his valves (re-adjustment) let me know if can help so i can give contact number, thanks again

I am in sac and can give him a hand. I am fairly busy, but always have time to help those in need. Pm me and I will give you my number.

Dk is used by honda and exedy is actually dk. I have used exedy organic stage 1 in my honda and now on my 620. I have to say it is a great clutch but the stage 1 is stiff and gets really old in traffic, but it holds power nice and has held to the abuse I have put it through so far. Btw the tob sleeve is a breeze to change out. Just be sure to play with the little ring that comes off the old tob. I test fit every thing and found I needed the ring even though the installed height was good without it. Then again I am running a t-5 trans.

Ty ty. It has been a labor of love and hate. It was running good today I just need a few more fine tunes and it will be track ready. Here are my two whole pics lol.

sounds to me like i would be easier to hit the picnic area first easier place for everyone to meet then as the day progresses hit up old town as for food i was gonna bring some burgers but money is really tight for me right now i had to do some rewireing in the datto kinda taped me out

Sounds good then it is meet at the picnic area at 1pm then. I will bring burger meat and buns and charcoal. If any one gets lost just call my cell 916-320-0248.

What a day man I will have to fill you in. I almost did not get my truck done in time. Okay as far as maps go I will post em at the end of this thread along with satellite pics. Old has shit for parking, so it may be a bit hard for people to find each other. To use the links click on them and go to the get directions tab and fill out your info it is half done for you. Btw we still need a who is bringing what if at all.

Addy for old town is front st no listed addy available. Here is the link to it.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=&daddr=38.584309,-121.504841&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=18&sll=38.58383,-121.504616&sspn=0.0019,0.003455&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18

Addy for picnic area is 2714 marina view dr here is the google link.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2714+marina+view+dr&sll=38.566774,-121.515806&sspn=0.0038,0.006909&ie=UTF8&layer=cx&cbll=38.570655,-121.515405&panoid=IIrF9cqy5yJfIdHvXvq2TA&ll=38.563758,-121.518295&spn=0.0019,0.003455&t=h&z=18

Im not going to be able to make it, stupid health issues, take some pics for me guys

Will do man get better. Ok I need a final head count and a time frame. Is 1pm in old town good for every one? If so post up if not post up. We should also have a list of stuff people are bringing, so we do not all bring chips lmao. I will make a final list with a who is coming and what they are bringing. Again can we get a final head count and what you are willing to bring. I will pm all who are coming with my cell just in case those who are traveling get lost. Please post up and have a fun meet.

So far we have

Cg78- burger meat

Bonvo

Justin

NorCalDime

Jaimesix

Kelowg

Makya

Sycloned916

Bugeye---in spirit

Good thread, but I am not running any. I figure who needs to look behind lol jk. I am thinking of running 720 mirror's black of course.

beautiful local man absolutly perfect if you ask me

Great bonvo what time and area do you want to go to first. I was thinking 1pm meet up at old town the cruise over to miller park. Those who come later just show up to miller park. What do you guys think is that ok?

Ok sorry for the delay in posting these. I had a bad party night. Any way here are a few pics I shot of miller park. Down at the end they have a big u turn spot that says no parking, but I bet we could get away with shooting some pics there when you see the spot it seems almost too good. There is another park near sac city that is very big, but the parking sucks, so shooting pics is going to be hard. Let me know what you guys think. Also we need a time. Do we want to go to oldtown first? We just need a bit more input to fine tune our meet.

I went and checked out miller park yesterday. It has more of an ideal parking situation for pictures. Tree shaded bbq pitts and bench's. I took some photo's and will post them when I get back to my camera. It is really close to old town sac so it should be manageable for ever one.

Is that place called Miller Park??? You guys are talking about.

Yea I think so. You want to go look around today or sunday?? Call me up. I just have to change some gaskets before the meet. I have a mean ass exhaust leak. I guess a big cam has its down sides it shakes the gaskets loose.

I just wanted you to know I reported him too.

sounds good to me.. My buddies are psyched to see some more datsuns. one has a 87 1jz tt supra, other 93 fd tt. We just need a good location so we dont get bothered.

Werd. I am working on that. The all day thing sounds good to me as well. In fact, if you guys like rock fish, I will bring some fish to the meet/bbq that was caught by me at the farallon islands.

Sweet so sept 21 it is. Now we need a time and place. I am working on the place. The park I mentioned is a bit busy on sundays. I will check it this sunday just to be sure.

What about sept 21 its a sunday, so it should work for most of us?

how does the 14th sound? meet at old sac and then cruise to the river?

Sounds pretty good to me just let me check my schedule. I will post up tomorrow. Hey bugeye you know the area I am talking about right? It is like broadway and 3rd st. It is a nice little park area you just have to be careful with beverages, but it can be done I have done it. I will swing by there this sunday to see just how crowded it is. I would like to have our own area without people bothering us and or calling cops becuase of a bunch of old skool hoodlums lmao.

I am going to help bonvo organize this up. I need a week in advance to try to get the day off so when we figure it out there will be an advanced notice. Sunday sounds good to me as well.

ooooooo LZ i wanna build one once i dont have to do smog anymore lol i told him abotu doing an LZ in the car hes looking at hes looking at a 74 710 it currently has an l 18 with a webber and a header

Great he will be sold then lol. I have an idea too. We could always chill by the river I know of and have a bbq it has great parking and shaded by trees. It is near downtown sac.

cool so far we have 6 including myself i got an idea if everyone wants to go to the swap meet we could meet up somewhere in sac and caravan to stockton that way we eould get our datto cruse and a swap meet and food let me know what you guys think i really wanna make this happen i know a friend who is trying to get into datsuns and a meet would have him sold

Just have your friend listen to my LZ it will have him sold. Bump this meet guys lets make this happen.