can i put a 280z 5 speed transmisson on L16 engine 510

[Bobito510]

Wana tht 4 i can take out the 4 speed 2go faster :)))))

[DREWSDIME]

Yes you can put 280z 5 speed on L16, I believe you will also need clutch and related parts for 5 speed. Measure trannies might be different length.

[Hardwyre]

Wana tht 4 i can take out the 4 speed 2go faster :)))))

 

[ggzilla]

You won't be able to go any faster with the 5-speed. You will instead go slower. Top speed is reached in 4th gear. But with the 5-speed you'll have less gearing in speeds 1-3. So therefore slower accelerating.

[Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy]

I put a ZX 5 speed in my wagon with the l16, the difference in the gearing is actually better for around town. I don't know that I've experienced any difference in the acceleration (probably due to the fact that there was no acceleration to begin with), but it's much more drivable. The advantage to the 5th gear is lower rpms on the freeway (60 mph+). Your eardrums and gas mileage will thank you.

 

In order to put it in you will need to modify/purchase the transmission crossmember, shorten the drive shaft, and elongate the hole in the transmission tunnel by about 3 inches.

[datzenmike]

Wana tht 4 i can take out the 4 speed 2go faster :)))))

 

can i put a 280z 5 speed transmisson on L16 engine 510

 

 

I'll go with door number two Bob.... Yes it bolts right on. Use your clutch and flywheel and release bearing collar that on your L16 right now. this thing...

 

By all means put a new bearing on but keep the collar.

 

The 280z 5 speed is a good choice and the first 3 gears are very close to the stock 4 speed.

 

F4W63................ FS5W71B from 280z

 

1st..... 3.382........... 3.321

2nd... 2.013............ 2.077

3rd.... 1.312............ 1.308

4th..... 1.000........... 1.000

5th........................... 0.864

[HRH]

Methinks troll.