pfcswag Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I purchased a 72 240. Pretty complete. P30 with E88 head, manual 4 speed. Engine is missing a few components. Wanting to put a F54, P79, manual 5 speed combo in, for casual cruising. I have donor options, a 1980zx, (engine must have been swapped, I didn't think the F54, P79 came in that year). Car is in good shape, but has an automatic. A 1982zx correct transmission but had a hard front end collision. My question, can I or should I swap the complete drive chain, all the way to the rear end. Should I use my '72 4 speed and the better looking '80zx engine. This is my first z car and not sure what swaps without a lot of modification. I would also like to use the dual SU type carbs. In my search for donors I found a 1980 10yr anniversary model #561 red. In rough body condition. Another donor option. Edited March 8, 2016 by pfcswag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'd run the one from the 82. It has everything you need, and unless there is obvious visual damage to the engine I'm sure it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfcswag Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Do you know if i can swap all the '82zx drivetrain components, fan to rearend, without a lot of modifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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