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Engine swap question


DonnKesterJr

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Sorry if this has been answered. Viewing and searching from my phone isn't easy.

 

I have a 79 manual trans 280ZX. I'm soon going to be picking up an auto 83 turbo 280ZX.

 

Is it possible to simply drop in the motor into the 79? Obviously I'll have to source a new ECU, plus swap the turbo specific gauge stuff. I was just wondering if I have to modify this mount, use that specific axle, swap drive shafts, etc.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Viewing and searching from my phone isn't easy.

You should make this your signature.  

 

The 83 engine and transmission should swap in directly.   You implied though, that you'll be using the 79 manual transmission since you mentioned another ECU.  If you use the 79 transmission, everything behind it will remain the same.  If you use the 83 transmission, use the 83 propeller shaft.  The 83 ECU will probably work with the 79 manual transmission.  

 

If you want to see which parts are the same between the two models, check the FSM's. 

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