Guest Anonymous Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 I want to konw what you guys think i should use for a tranny, looking for 550-600hp that can handle that, with good ratios i have a VLSD 4.11 should i get the 280Z 5speed, or the 280ZX NA 5 speed, also i stumbled into this http://www.conversioncomp.co.nz/datsun.htm what do you guys think? hmm? null Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted September 22, 2001 Share Posted September 22, 2001 I'm not as good at this as others but i have a n/a 80 2+2 tranny in mine and it does really good.I like it cuz it launches like crazy and still cruises at about 2500 rpm at 55.The only problem i have right now is the stock clutch is still in it and when the turbo spools up in fourth and fifth it slips bad.But a center force clutch is coming soon to rid that problem.As far as i know the stock 5 sp can handle a hell of alot of power.I don't regret doing the swap in my 76 at all i should have done it along time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHANE Posted September 22, 2001 Share Posted September 22, 2001 quote But a center force clutch is coming soon to rid that problem. dont bet on it!!!! unless you dont make much power the d/f clutch is a total piece of trash. i went through two in two years and the stupid things NEVER did grab in third or fourth!! just be carefull before you plop down a ton of $$$$ on a centerforce check around, there are a few BETTER clutches for less - same money. my clutch masters stage 4 (4 puck ceramic) was only $350. ACT 6 puck $360. i paid 400 for my centerforces. i like the CM stage 4 but wish i had gone with ACT. FWIW [ September 22, 2001: Message edited by: SHANE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 Never ceases to amaze me at the varying results we get from the same product. I used the CFDF in my L28T and Eclipse AWD Turbo and had great success with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHANE Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 yeah. i know a few DSM guys that love the DF. i also know alot of mustang guys that use them with great results. but i dont think it is a good clutch for big turbo's and I6 torque. 25psi and 26" tires is too much for it. with the centerforce i would hit third and it would slip, fourth and it would slip. now when i hit third and fourth the ass end wants to come around still think i need an ACT with an unsprung hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 If its a weekend driver, then yeah a non-sprung hub would be great, otherwise for like daily street driving they can rattle your teeth out chattering like they do, and in the rain faa-get-a-bout-it... Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 as far as trans ratios go i prefer the 82 or 83 na zx trans best-best 1st to 4th gear spacing and best 5th for freeway.when i had 77 5spd trans i noticed a big jump from 2nd to 3rd.i would be wound out in 2nd or bogging in 3rd between turn 2 and turn 4 at sears point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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