twofouroh Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just found an 89 300 that still has the 5 speed, motor, and R200 with axles, and hubs. Hoping to get a couple of quick answers so I can decide whether to play hookey from work Monday . . . 1. Will the 5 speed (FS5W71C) bolt up to my L28? Same length? Is the flywheel/clutch usable and better? I already have a 240mm turbo clutch. 2. Are the CV axles the right length, and can I use the companion flanges off the 300, or do I need it off an 83 turbo or something? 3. Can I use the front or rear hubs to do a 5 lug conversion? Thanks for any input, I will be searching in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB240zDET Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Is this a z31 or z32? If it is a z31 you are looking for a turbo model for the axles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Just found an 89 300 that still has the 5 speed, motor, and R200 with axles, and hubs. Hoping to get a couple of quick answers so I can decide whether to play hookey from work Monday . . . 1. Will the 5 speed (FS5W71C) bolt up to my L28? Same length? Is the flywheel/clutch usable and better? I already have a 240mm turbo clutch. With a bellhousing swap, using one from a 71B, a shortened drive shaft and a modified transmission mount, the 71C should fit. There are a couple of good write-ups on it out there. The 89 300ZX should have the double synchro second gear going for it, which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twofouroh Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Went out and got the tranny, and while I was under there, spun the diff over to see what it was - - - a 3.90!! Was really surprised, bought it too. It had JY paint pen on it, and a new mount. Was this the correct ratio for an 89 NA? Going back to get the front hubs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 What color was the car? Do you recall if the front fenders were in good shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 3.9 is the factory ratio for the 89 300Zx with manual transmission. The 300ZXs did have some low gearing though, with 3.9 in the differential and 3.321 first gear. Maybe 'cause they were starting to get heavy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twofouroh Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks NewZed! JSM - Car is white, but it's a repaint. I don't remember if the front fenders were good, but I think they were. I'll be back out there this weekend, so if they haven't crushed it, I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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