Greg SmileZ

FYI - I contacted Powertrax and they said that they would be available mid-year, or towards the end of the year. There is a test/review in the December 2000 Car Craft on page 76/77. They said, "Going around turns, the No-slip design unlocked and produced smooth transitions. Simply said...we like." For those of us who are not hard core straight line racers, or road racers it seems like this would be a reasonable and cost effective option....

quote: Originally posted by pparaska: What Drax said - definitely go with the R200. Of course it'd be best to go with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD), which came out of the 87.5-88 300ZX Turbo. Hard to find and pricey though, compared to an open R200. I have read the many postings regarding LSDs. This may have been discussed, but I could not find it. 1)I know it is an expensive option, but what would be wrong with purchasing from Motorsport Auto the LSD assembly they have in the catalog for a '77 280Z, PN 22-4002 77-83 Non-turbo? 2) Would it "fit" without any modifications? 3) Does anyone know who makes the Motorsports LSD assembly? Thanks....

Does anyone know of a free version of "Desktop Dyno" available on the Web? Thanks

I have a '77 and would like to put in more comfortable seats. I think I have read that Toyota Supra seats fit. Has anyone used them, and if so what year did they use, and what did they do about mounting? Greg SmileZ

Thanks to all. I received the 323-488 from CarParts.com, and it fitZ perfectly! Thanks again for the support! Greg SmileZ

Thanks to all! I will swap my 323-485 for the 323-488.

quote: Originally posted by Mikelly: When you say it doesn't fit, how doesn't it? Do you have the right number of teeth for the right flywheel? or is it hitting on the frame? Give me more specifics so I can help. Mike The "stub nose" on the front of the starter hits the T-56 bellhousing. I would think my only option is to use a mini-starter. I am using the CenterForce Flywheel 700107. Thanks!

I have a '77 with a 350 and T-56. (Test fit the engine, now making sure everything fits!)I purchased the starter that JTR suggested (page 3-4 #3) GM PN 323-485 10465167. It will not fit the T-56 bellhousing and my early 350 block! What is everyone else using? I don't have a high HP 350,think it will be about 300HP. I am planning on a remote solenoid and was thinking I would use a stock starter, and not one of the mini-starters. Thanks for any suggestions? Greg SmileZ

I slipped in my test fit 350 block and my T-56 transmission into my '77. I checked the difference between the trans angle and rearend, it is 4 degrees. I am using the JTR engine mounts and will build the trans mount after I determine where to mount it. I can drop the rear of the trans to make the difference less than 4 degrees. Can anyone tell me what the desired difference should be?

Owen, I have attached a URL that shows the left side of a T56 and the reverse lock out. The Skipshift solenoid is about 6 inch forward from the reverse lockout on the same side. It comes straight out from the trans. Hope this helps. Picture is about 3/4 of the way down the listed page. http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56pics.html [This message has been edited by Greg SmileZ (edited March 11, 2000).]

Owen, Another option for a speedometer is a box called cable-x. It takes the output (electronic)from the t-56 and converts it (to a mechanical drive) so it will drive the stock speedometer. I have purchased it for use with my t-56, but don't know how it will work until I get it running...6 months or 2 years. The company has a web site.... http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm Hope this helps...but probably just adds to the confusion. Greg SmileZ quote: Originally posted by Owen: My post on what tach and speedo to use with the T56 disappeared so here it is again. The less I work on my car and the more I sit around and read about modifications, the more confused I get! Do I need mechanical or electrical speedo and tach for my setup which is, T56 (1995 firebird) ignition E6K MSD 6AL there is a link on zhome about using the stock tach with msd stuff, but I don't know how reliable and accurate the stock tachs are. any ideas? thanks. owen