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Appears to be only 1st Gen only: http://www.datsunzgarage.com/borg/index.htm DRIVESHAFT (the tricky part in a 1st generation Z) The Nissan T5 came with a special driveshaft to fit the 280ZX. It is stouter and fatter than other Z driveshafts, has a different spline count on the front end, and a square flange on the rear. In other words, the only driveshaft that will fit the T5 is the one that came with it. A 240/260/280 driveshaft cannot be modified to fit. LENGTH: The T5 driveshaft is almost the same length as regular Zcar driveshaft, but the T5 transmission is a few inches longer. This means if you use a Nissan T5 trans/driveshaft in a first generation Z the driveshaft will be too long by about 2-3 inches.The solution is to have a custom driveshaft made, or have the stock one shortened. Most driveshaft shops can fabricate one if you tell them what you want, about $300. A cheaper solution for us budget ZCAR people is to have the stock one shortened and rewelded, about $100. This gets tricky because driveshafts should be shortened only at the ends for balance reasons. And for some reason Nissan T5 driveshafts neck down to smaller diameters right at the flanges. This means that after cutting, the yoke and flange ends are too small to weld up to the center tube. But I went down to the local racing machine shop that does my head work in Richmond, Va (Ballos Machine). The owner used to race and make his own driveshafts and said he would take a stab at it. Somehow he broke the law of physics and cut both ends, shortened it, and magically rewelded a perfect bead for $90. It may not be perfect for a 500hp nitrous Z, but on a 6-cyl 2,200 lb car it works great. Don't believe a shop when they say it can't be done.

I had a T5 in my 85 Jeep and spent $1200 for a rebuild.

Did the R200 4:11 ratio only come on the Turbo models? There was an NA in JY but looked like an R180.

It is in the mail PM'd you the tracking info. Thanks, Jeff

I PM'd you and emailed you a pic. Did you see it? What is your Zip for shipping? PayPal confirmed I assume?

I have an extra of both, however, I don't know the condition of the dist. It came with an 82 that I bought as an extra. The wires are there but just the wires, no plug. Appearance wise it looks very nice and is a re-manufactured unit. The spindle is an extra I had. $60 for both plus shipping. I can take a some pics if you would like.

The stock exhaust header had the holes. Not sure what holes you need to plug if your running an after market header? The pump should just have a big hose running to the rail for the exhaust. You can remove those items circled with no ill effects. Their not likely doing anything now anyway.

Sent u a PM.

Sorry, just got this 455PM EST on Sat. I'll take pic in the AM first to make sure it is what u want. Jeff

You did see this gem of a thread no? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=130694 Best of luck!

I have a stock N42 exhaust manifold that I bought for 20.00. I'll take a pic if your interested. I just don't need it. 20 + shipping from 34786.

http://www.fuelinjector.citymaker.com/catalog/item/4511825/4545870.htm#image_1 I"m pretty sure these will fit. Call him. Super nice guy. I think these were the one's he referred me to awhile back.

Not yet, another 1 year and 3 months to go. I just picked up an early 74 260z for a song. The deal is it can be his first car, if he helps me get it running (this is for him to learn and have a vested interest) and it is somewhat reasonable to insure. If not reasonable to insure, we will sell it and any profit can be used to purchase a car that is somewhat reasonable to insure. The wife and I thought this would be a win, win situation for all of us. Time will tell.

I haven't found a specific guide here on hybrid. I'm trying to help someone else a little out too. I found this http://www.datsunzgarage.com/borg/index.htm Good luck and if others could chime in it would be great.

My gosh it's hard to believe a year has almost gone by. Thanks again everyone for your input.

I like one, but I like the flags on #8. So 8 got my vote.

Cool. Have a good one.

A little resentment at the Minister maybe?

Did you see my post in the forsale section? Did I send you an email about your WTB on craigslist? This is Jeff in Orlando?

Nah, it's all good. I got similar advice from people at work too.

That was great! If money was no object the amount I'd have would be crazy. My drug of choice is MORE!