racer_z Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Got a friend with a 1971 240Z that has an auto tranny. He is wanting to upgrade to an triple Mikuni carbed L28 and a 5 speed manual. How involved is the process of swapping from the auto to the manual? He also has another 1971 240Z that is a parts car and a 1983 280ZX as a parts car as well. I am sure there are some HybridZ owners on here who have made this swap, if so please chime in on this please. The swap should be relatively easy and straightforward right? What all parts are needed? Thanks for the help guys and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I would like some parts left over from the swap. Any chance you/he would be willing to set aside a few things rather than throwing them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 In my opinion, the hardest part is removing the dash and putting the pedal assembly in. You need the pedal set, Clutch cylinder and line, tranny, clutch slave, shifter, shift boot (inner and outer), tranny crossmember and driveshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer_z Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 @ Bernardd- I am sure he would be more than willing to see some parts go to another Z owner rather than throwing them out. Heck he still has the original intake and SU carbs from my 1970 Z as well as a 1975 L28 that was given to me. And he has a 1983 L28 Turbo motor He bought before he ever even owned a Z. What parts are you interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I would like the auto console and the linkages as well the shifter if it's not totally fubared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Best description out there of the parts and process: http://classiczcars.com/forums/thread21274.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer_z Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 @ Bernardd, The Auto console, linkages, shifter, etc are in near perfect shape (For a 40 year old vehicle). The car was driven into the garage under its own power, and we have not currently removed anything related to the tranny yet, we have only removed the engine. I will talk to Steve later this evening and see what he says about the parts, and I will get back to you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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