integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I got a parts datsun(d21) and this transmission was in the back. It says 200sx 5sp in yellow marker on the top like its from a Pick N Pull but I wanted to know if this is for sure. Is there any measurements I can take or numbers I can find to help? Here are pictures. Thank you. Alex. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 That is an FS5W63A with an L series bolt pattern consistent with the dogleg from the standard manual transmission '77-'79 200sx. If you look inside behind the clutch arm the cover plate will have 7 bolts holding it on. FS5W71 'B' and 'C' type have 5 bolts. If it says 200sx there's no reason to think otherwise. The dogleg (above) was an optional 5 spd in the '79 ('79 and '80 Canadian) A-10 (later 510) with an L series motor. Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Awesome. Thanks Mike. So now my next question... I have a 79 620 single cab long bed with an L20B w/ 4 speed manual. Will this trans bolt up to it? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yes, it will bolt up, actually to any L series motor, even the 280zx but it's length is too short by almost 6" for the 620 truck you have. Sorry. Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 So to put it in my truck I'd need to cut a new shifter hole and get a longer driveshaft or have mine extended? Or would the sifter be fine just need the longer shaft? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yes, the shifter will be in the wrong place by about 2" and the driveshaft will be too short. Better to trade it for a 720 transmission. Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I don't mind moving the shifter hole a bit if its only two inches off. But getting a longer driveshaft sounds like it could be tough. Is there a longer shaft available from another car or truck or am I stuck getting mine extended? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Drivelines NW can lengthen your's for only $250. Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for the info. I'll give them a call monday. I'm gonna try and keep it local though. Shipping a hole driveshaft can't be cheap. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yes, the shifter will be in the wrong place by about 2" and the driveshaft will be too short. Better to trade it for a 720 transmission. If you want a 5 speed that will fit without modifying the shifter hole, rear transmission mount or driveshaft, get a 5 speed from the following: '77-'79 620 '80 720 2wd only, must be 31.5" long. '77-'78 280z or '79-'83 280zx (non turbo) the zx 5spds have a very high 5th over drive gear. 0.745, 0.773 '79-'84 Maxima (gas or diesel) All of the above are the correct length, bolt pattern and besides coming in a variety of different ratios are a stronger transmission than the dogleg. Gotta be cheaper than a driveshaft 1 Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thank you for the information. Ill write those down and start looking around. Any idea which would be best for highway driving? I commute alot so lower rpms is my main goal. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hands down I would say the 280zx 5 speed from '80-83 280zx as they came with highest over drive ratio, 0.773 ('80) and 0.745 ('81-'83) I would caution you here... the majority of 620s used a 4.375 rear end ratio but the '79 truck with standard transmission came with a 4.11 rear end. Pairing it with a zx tranny may be a bit too high a set up, if carrying loads or if you live in hilly or mountainous areas. Just saying.... Quote Link to comment
integradude19 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Okay Ill try and find one of those preferably. Thanks for the heads up on being to low. Ill keep that in mind. I probably won't ever be hauling loads and if I am it wont be much weight. But I live in Reno so there are numerous hills and grades but I really don't mind downshifting and taking it slow up them. Quote Link to comment
Hurley Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Are you interested in selling the short 5 speed? What's your location? Quote Link to comment
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