Oct 1, 2009, 11:08 pm · #1
anyone knows wat tranny if the 87 300zx tranny can be swapped in???
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Oct 2, 2009, 12:25 am · #2
silvias121987anyone knows wat tranny if the 87 300zx tranny can be swapped in???
i dont believe so, the z31 trans is longer i think. but i could very well be wrong..
Oct 2, 2009, 12:34 am · #3
o ok.thanks.i just got my s12 2 months ago from my uncle luvin every moment of it.but its hard finding parts.im thinkin of just doin a whole motor swap and going rb 25 if its possible.
Oct 2, 2009, 12:43 am · #4
dont swap it, transmissions are available from your regular old parts stores. one version of the Z transmission MIGHT work. i dont believe anyone has tried.
Oct 2, 2009, 12:50 am · #5
do u know wat trans that might be???and wat auto parts store do u have in mind??
Oct 2, 2009, 12:59 am · #6
autozone had them last I checked.
Oct 2, 2009, 1:19 am · #7
o ok.like it runs pretty hard as a auto,but stick would give me more of an advantage
i seem to always have g35`s on my ass askin for trouble
Oct 2, 2009, 1:38 am · #8
And you always will regardless of the transmission. The G35 is far more powerful. Now, should you do something crazy like a cool remote mount turbo setup or whatever, then you'll run away from him with a little bit of tuning.
Go look at MC's build thread for his remote mount setup in the "Club-S12 Garage" section I believe. Should be plenty of inspiration for you.
As far as the trans goes, I see SE trannies now and then... just keep in mind that I think the gearing is different between the SE MTX and the 4-cylinder MTX. You will also need the driveshaft front section from either an SE or a later (86 1/2 - 88) manual trans 4-cyl car.
Oct 2, 2009, 1:51 am · #9
yea i know alot of guys out in newyork r scared of the power so i get away anyway.there scared of switching lanes and handling a corner.thanks for the info i`ll definitely check it out.
Oct 2, 2009, 2:38 am · #10
I`m happy tu help u
Oct 6, 2009, 3:04 am · #11
Three different 5spds were used in the Z-31s, two of which were used in the '87 year model. The non turbo 300zx FS5W71C has the exact same main and counter drive gear sets as the '87 S-12 VG30E tranny. Nissan # 32200 V5255. Can't confirm that the trannys are the same length.
Oct 7, 2009, 1:59 pm · #12
datzenmikeThree different 5spds were used in the Z-31s, two of which were used in the '87 year model. The non turbo 300zx FS5W71C has the exact same main and counter drive gear sets as the '87 S-12 VG30E tranny. Nissan # 32200 V5255. Can't confirm that the trannys are the same length.300 zx trannys are longer.