280KA Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Hi I'm currently researching swapping a KA24DE along with the KA 5 speed trans into my 280z and have questions regarding mounting. I plan on running this setup due to a turbo build planned. I've read the trans is able to be mounted via the stock mounts but I've also seen that its not possible and would like an answer to the debate. Im also planning on using McKinney motor mounts and was curious if anybody has any experience with them and what they think of them? Also, I've heard I may need a custom driveshaft and was wondering if that was true or not. I've read on a forum previous that I won't need to but I'd like to know if I need a custom one before I do the swap. Edited October 23, 2017 by 280KA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 When i did my Sr20det swap on my Z, ( sr20det and kA24de bolt up exactly the same) I had to make a trans mount that bolted up to the trans tunnel, since the 280z trans mount location is different with the KA/SR trans, also you will need a custom driveshaft, since it actually needs to be shortened and fitted to the KA/SR splined shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280KA Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 48 minutes ago, 280zjoel said: When i did my Sr20det swap on my Z, ( sr20det and kA24de bolt up exactly the same) I had to make a trans mount that bolted up to the trans tunnel, since the 280z trans mount location is different with the KA/SR trans, also you will need a custom driveshaft, since it actually needs to be shortened and fitted to the KA/SR splined shaft. Thats what I was thinking I'd have to do, seemed too good to be true to use stock mounts lol. Did you fab your own motor mounts as well then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I actually bought the Vildini Motorsports weld in engine cradle, the trans mount i fabricated myself, driveshaft was cut, welded and balanced by a driveshaft shop. Actually most of my parts will be up for sale soon since im going LS power on my Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280KA Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 hours ago, 280zjoel said: I actually bought the Vildini Motorsports weld in engine cradle, the trans mount i fabricated myself, driveshaft was cut, welded and balanced by a driveshaft shop. Actually most of my parts will be up for sale soon since im going LS power on my Z I've heard good things about that cradle but I can't seem to find it anywhere? Did Vildini close down? And give me a heads up when you do because I'd be interested in maybe purchasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Here is a picture of the Vildini Mount, its a weld on mount but honestly i like this over other mounts becuase it ties the frame rails together and makes it feel alot more stiff. The mount allows you to use your stock motor mounts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Not sure why i cant msg you but my email is 280zjoel@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nv_s30 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'm actually running the McKinney cradle in my SR 280z and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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