Domzs Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I purchased this 78 Z last year and it's time for her to join her sister , 83 280ZX with LS1 and 6 spd trans. I recently purchased a wrecked 02 Z28 with an auto . Question for those with auto conversions , how much room do i need to make to the trans. tunnel to clear the trans. and where if any ? Thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertZ Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have an early 260, so even less space, and the "massaging" was still pretty minimal. From what I have seen, I would guess that the 280 requires even less work. Pound out a little around the reverse lockout and you'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 The Z28 is an automatic car . I figured the auto trans. is larger than the standard . Would like to know where and how much of an enlargement to the trans. tunnel is required . photos would be nice . Thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I recommend you go thru all the build threads and find somebody with your tranny and send them a private message. I asked same question a while back and never got an answer. Once folks finish their project they aren't on the forum as much. Also, most of us start with a 6-spd then change to automatic after breaking a bunch of axle parts. The guys I know have retrofitted to Turbo350s. If I ever retrofit it will be to a Powerglide because that is what the local hyperf tyranny shop specializes in. When I did my swap with a T56 I pre-hammered my tunnel by other folks recommendations. Turned out I didn't need to hammer at all. If I were you I'd bolt in the JCI mounts and hammer as needed rather than worrying about what others did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks for the reply . Guess i have to do whatever is needed as i did with my ZX conversion . Would be nice to know where to pound in the trans. tunnel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The flip side of that is my car where I pounded based on the recs of others and it was totally unnecessary. My ears are still ringing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Here you go: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/100522-two-questions-tunnel-clearance-for-4l60e-jci-passenger-mount/page__p__942433__hl__4l60e__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=942433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Here you go: http://forums.hybrid...__1#entry942433 KTM , thanks for the link . All i need to do now is to sell parts off the Z28 and pull the drivetrain . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Hey domzs i was emailing back and forth with you earlier today. All you need is a BFH. lol Edited October 19, 2012 by mattd428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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