ricky559 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 So i am in need of a new tranny maybe. its a 5 speed dogleg does anybody know what kind of transmission from another dat would fit my engine and mount up with my driveshaft? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well the same dogleg is used in all '77-'79 S10 200sx with manuals. Also the '79-'82 A10 (HL510) has an optional dogleg. In both cases you would have to swap your front case onto your old transmission to have the correct engine bolt pattern. There are two other 5 speeds that will fit the A series engine that are from the later 210 (B-310) The length of them and if a different driveshaft is needed is beyond my knowledge. The resident expert on the A series transmissions is ggzilla but he hasn't been around for a couple of weeks. Have a look through... http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Transmission_Swaps Quote Link to comment
B210GX Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 "Well the same dogleg is used in all '77-'79 S10 200sx with manuals" with the exception of the input shaft's diameter where the pilot bushing rides. The "A" series is smaller than the "L" series. A custom pilot bearing could be used here. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 better off just finding a 4 spd Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 better off just finding a 4 spd Not if you plan on doing 20+ minute drives @ 60-80 mph on your way to work. Fuel economy - GONE. Many people need those highway legs these days.. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 im pretty sure that any a-motor engine wont run very efficient at 80mph. besides, what constitutes economy for you? i still got 35mpg on my automatic 3spd. if you are wanting much more than that, maybe you shouldnt be driving a 40 year old car. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mikeystoy Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah, I only gained 3mpg with the 5 speef Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah, I only gained 3mpg with the 5 speef 5th gear increases my mpg by more than 10 mpg. If you just shift into 5th @ 40 mph you'll get 35-40 mpg. Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 im pretty sure that any a-motor engine wont run very efficient at 80mph. besides, what constitutes economy for you? i still got 35mpg on my automatic 3spd. if you are wanting much more than that, maybe you shouldnt be driving a 40 year old car. Fuel economy isn't the problem for me. I get great gas mileage. It's all about how you drive it. If you do huge pulls in all gears your fuel economy goes to shit. But 3k rpm shifts barely sip gas. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 B210GX, on 26 Aug 2014 - 11:36 PM, said: "Well the same dogleg is used in all '77-'79 S10 200sx with manuals" with the exception of the input shaft's diameter where the pilot bushing rides. The "A" series is smaller than the "L" series. A custom pilot bearing could be used here. I should have known that. I thought just the crankshaft hole and pilot were the difference. What about the spline count? 1 Quote Link to comment
B210GX Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 spline count should be the same, (I'm guessing though) the shaft size is larger than the A series 4spds Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Fuel economy isn't the problem for me. I get great gas mileage. It's all about how you drive it. If you do huge pulls in all gears your fuel economy goes to shit. But 3k rpm shifts barely sip gas. My B210 easily coasts smoothly at 80mph. It almost feels more comfortable there- the sound of the engine, the quality of the ride (smooth, like your floating, lol). But, it could be because the freeways are…who the fu*k knows. lol. But at 80, he drives like a newer car. I have a four speed tranny and he doesn't even hit 4k rpms.what????!!!!… yup. love this engine. Now, if he would start. Changed the timing chain and he hasn't started since. Anyway, A-Series rules! Maybe, it was between 77 and 80mph…but, yeah. I LOVE RATSUN! -ILR! 1 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've got a 4 speed,& a 5 speed around here,somewhere. Interested? Different drive shafts. - Doug Quote Link to comment
B210ratsun Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hey Doug - I'm interested in a 5-speed... PM me a price... if you have a Drive Shaft too for it let me know. Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ive got it.I have an extra 4speed,& a 5 speed (with original driveshaft - NO warranties). Sold as-is/where-is). - Doug Quote Link to comment
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