Jump to content

Changing Shifter


Schroeder6th

Recommended Posts

Need a little help:

have curved back shifter in car and have a straight up shifter that i wish to install.

Looks simple enuf, wrench slot at bottom of shifter/bolt on bottom of barrel. losened bottom bolt, notta. nothing moves? and don't want to force anything until i have some insight.

Thanks

Link to comment
  • Replies 11
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

Wow that's a fairly rare tranny. It (I think) uses the removable L series bell from an early 240z tranny, or IS an early 240Z tranny. The Roadster tranny was used in them.

 

Here is a Roadster 5spd and it does have the A type shifter known as the 'monkey motion'.

 

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/Tranny/transearlycloseratioroadster_box_.jpg[/img]"]transearlycloseratioroadster_box_.jpg

Link to comment

I could be wrong, but a 5 speed option wasn't available on a Z car (in north Am.) until the '77 280z. (FS5W71B) Other 5 speeds were available from overseas where they were an option and could be imported by dealers. Again I don't have the exact story and could be, and likely are, incorrect. Roadster boxes with L bells attached were used. These were called FS5C71B if overdrive and F5C71B if 1 to1 5th gear.

 

FS5C71B Competition Box:

 

Standard

1st - 2.957, 2nd - 1.855, 3rd - 1.310, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922

 

Middle close - Option 1

1st - 2.678, 2nd - 1.704, 3rd - 1.262, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922

 

Ultra close - Option 2

1st - 1.858, 2nd - 1.388, 3rd - 1.217, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922

 

Option 3 ???

1st - 2.554, 2nd - 1.758, 3rd - 1.271, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.850, Rev - 2.922

 

 

 

F5C71B Race or Competition Box with 5th gear 1 to 1 ratio:

 

Race Transmission #1: #32010-N3220

1st-2.818, 2nd-1.973, 3rd-1.470, 4th-1.192, 5th-1.00

 

Race Transmission #2: #32010-N3221

1st-2.348, 2nd-1/601, 3rd-1.296, 4th-1.138, 5th-1.00

 

Race Transmission #3: #32010-N3222

1st-2.192, 2nd-1.601, 3rd-1.470, 4th-1.138, 5th-1.00

 

Rally Transmission: #32010-N3201

1st-3.321, 2nd-2.270, 3rd-1.601, 4th-1.240, 5th-1.00

 

 

I wouldn't rush out and buy one but if you have one, and it looks like this one, I would hang onto it till you know exactly what you have.

 

transearlycloseratioroadster_box_.jpg

 

Note that the bell is removable. I'll check, but I believe there was a need for a good strong 5spd back then and the FS5W63L dogleg just wouldn't cut it. Nissan (I believe) subbed an L bell onto the roadster tranny and used that.

 

Again, if I have this wrong and anyone knows better I would welcome any corrections in what little I know about these trannys.

Edited by datzenmike
Link to comment

yea i dont need one but the guy that does maintaince for the aptartments that i live in has a bunch of ole z parts says both 5 speeds came out of 71 or 72's and they are for sure 5 speeds, has a few radiators and an engine as well doesnt know what any of its worth but will practicly give it to me im sure.

Link to comment

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.