What did the NapZ come in?

[confusion]

as title states, i am trying to find a napz bellhouse for a ka swap in my truck but dont know where to look for a napz. Thanks for the help.

[cg78]

82 to late 80's trucks not sure exactly when they switched to the ka. They also used them in cars too. I would say any time after 82.

[datsunaholic]

'81-89 trucks, '80-83 200SX, '86 Pathfinder, and 89-90 Axxess van. '86-older used the 71B transmission, '86.5 and later used the 71C (the same transmission used with the KA), assuming 2WD, though the 4WD transmission front case is the same.

 

The Z20 also came in a 80-81 510 but didn't use the 71-series transmission.

 

I'm kind of wondering why folks think they need to switch bellhousings... just use the whole transmission. The ONLY time a swap is needed is if you are trying to put an (old) L-series 71B transmission on a KA, as the NAPS-Z 71B bolts right on. The NAPS-Z 71C and the KA 71C are identical.

 

There is no way to use your original '73 transmission with a KA, unless it's an automatic.

[confusion]

'81-89 trucks, '80-83 200SX, '86 Pathfinder, and 89-90 Axxess van. '86-older used the 71B transmission, '86.5 and later used the 71C (the same transmission used with the KA), assuming 2WD, though the 4WD transmission front case is the same.

 

The Z20 also came in a 80-81 510 but didn't use the 71-series transmission.

 

I'm kind of wondering why folks think they need to switch bellhousings... just use the whole transmission. The ONLY time a swap is needed is if you are trying to put an (old) L-series 71B transmission on a KA, as the NAPS-Z 71B bolts right on. The NAPS-Z 71C and the KA 71C are identical.

 

There is no way to use your original '73 transmission with a KA, unless it's an automatic.

 

Im using a 280z 5spd, with the napz bellhouse.

[nismopu]

I would use the 240sx tranny, it puts the shifter in a better spot and gives you an excuse to put buckets in. peace.

[confusion]

I would use the 240sx tranny, it puts the shifter in a better spot and gives you an excuse to put buckets in. peace.

 

 

thanks for that insight, but i want to keep the bench (i have two kids who like to cruise) and i want to do as little cutting to the truck as possible.

[620Soldier]

Very useful. I'm not sold on moving shifter position yet. I'm looking for least amount of fab work in the first place. I might do the bell housing swap myself. Just gotta look up how the old dogleg would fair with the KA.

[620Soldier]

Found it.

[datzenmike]

Hope you 'found' that a Z, L or KA front won't fit the dogleg.

[620Soldier]

That was meant for a different thread. I'm selling the dogleg and looking for napz 5 speed. From what I've gathered it will fit the KA without having to shorten the drive line. Just some slotting of the trans bracket.