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z32 ls1 conversion using 5 speed 300zx box


waztted

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gday everyone,

just wanted to know if anyone on this forum has done a ls1 conversion using a stock 5 speed z32 transmission?.

im keen to dump a ls1 into my zed :) but for roadworthy issues in our state cutting the firewall isnt allowed and would require a complete engineering approval..

anyone done this before??

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Things you need:

 

adapter plate + bolts

flywheel spacer

custom machined flywheel bolts (M11, blah)

shifter bracket + shorter linkage

mounts (plenty of universal kits to weld yourself)

top of the core support and part of the hood will have to be cut if you use the stock radiator

radiator hoses

electric fan

moroso oil pan + pickup

windage tray (for pan)

oil filter relocation kit (moroso pan requires it)

custom headers or C6 LS2 stock cast ones

C5 alt/bracket/water pump, I think a Trail Blazer SS pump with the slim pulley will work too, or a similar setup that sits close to the block

correct sized belt

You may have to cut the trans tunnel and rebox an area 8cm x 16cm

rewire harness to work with stock Z stuff, bypass fuel pump controller

shorten driveshaft (I have a 2 + 2, can't remember off the top of my head how much I had it shortened)

rework stock transmission mount

custom midpipes

cat backs should bolt right up

vette fuel filter/regulator

odds and ends (misc bolts, vac caps, etc)

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thanks for the info any pictures of the adaptor plates required. i assume you would run a 300zx flywheel and clutch. with the flywheel redrilled to bolt up to the ls1..

 

 

Things you need:

 

adapter plate + bolts

flywheel spacer

custom machined flywheel bolts (M11, blah)

shifter bracket + shorter linkage

mounts (plenty of universal kits to weld yourself)

top of the core support and part of the hood will have to be cut if you use the stock radiator

radiator hoses

electric fan

moroso oil pan + pickup

windage tray (for pan)

oil filter relocation kit (moroso pan requires it)

custom headers or C6 LS2 stock cast ones

C5 alt/bracket/water pump, I think a Trail Blazer SS pump with the slim pulley will work too, or a similar setup that sits close to the block

correct sized belt

You may have to cut the trans tunnel and rebox an area 8cm x 16cm

rewire harness to work with stock Z stuff, bypass fuel pump controller

shorten driveshaft (I have a 2 + 2, can't remember off the top of my head how much I had it shortened)

rework stock transmission mount

custom midpipes

cat backs should bolt right up

vette fuel filter/regulator

odds and ends (misc bolts, vac caps, etc)

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For the flywheel you will need the ring gear from the Z32 and have a LS1 flywheel turned down for it to fit. With it like this you use a clutch for an NA or TT, mine is drilled for both all I have to do is have the dowels moved. (my ring gear came from a TT flywheel)

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  • 1 year later...

Hey I can make the Adapter plate and the Flywheel adapter if this is something you guys think people would be into??

 

I've already did the engineering for the adapter plate, let me know what you guys think..

 

Here's a pic of the adapter plate in the computer, I've done adapters for a bunch of different combinations so let me know if you have questions..

 

LS1toZ32infopic.jpg

 

 

I haven't done the flywheel adapter in the computer but if you're going to turn down a stock LS1 flywheel then I could make it to that..

 

Brett

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