Trevor Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I want higher gears than 3.54:1 and cheaper than a new gearset. 3rd mem pumpkins are $50.00 and the local wrecking yard. Has anybody ever found a ultra-rare 3.36:1 R200 in a wrecking yard? I've always wondered why 6 cyl. auto Maximas don't have higher gears - (maybe they do but in a R180) Where else should I look? Anybody owned one in the only stock Z application? - 1979 280ZX 4 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 If I ever do find one, it's goin in my car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I seen something the other day that said the 79 zx 2+2 had it ???? I got my eyes and ears open for the elusive 3:36 R200 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 E-mail Eric at Zparts. I know he is currently in negotiations to aquire a handfull of these rare birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I seen something the other day that said the 79 zx 2+2 had it '79 ZX 2+2, 4-speed to be exact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 '79 ZX 2+2, 4-speed to be exact Damm.... that seems like it would be a rare option..... a 4 spd ?? Who would want to order that ?? I didn't think the 4spd was used that late in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 That would be one perfect set of gears in my ride Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Damn, I shudder to think how much they would cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yes, 4-spd with a 3.36 just like the early S30s with the 4-spd. That is why they are so rare. I had a R200 with the 3.36 but it was still too tight a gear for me and a lucky person on this forum now owns that rare piece. For people like myself, Trevor and others who need a R200 with a gear taller than 3.54, that is when other rear-end options get serious consideration. Here is the scenario. Find a 3.70 LSD if you are lucky. Find a R200 3.36 if all the stars are aligned and Bin Laden & Saddam turn themselves in or buy a set from NISMO , pay a shop to do the R&P swap, new bearings while you at it, get a set of CVs, get the CV adaptor and strong stubs from Ross. You are well into 4-figures, if you can find the first 2 items and hope they are in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 In the end, a T-56 sounds cheaper and more easily sourced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 The T56 is the whole reason I want a 3.36. First gear is only good for stump pulling or tire boiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Yup. Me too. I would love to have 3.36's to go with my T56. I checked with Eric at ZParts over a year ago on a set he had. If my weak memory serves, he was asking in the neighborhood of $300 for 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I have a 3:36 R&P set new in Nissan box that I'm thinking about selling - I already have 3:36 ratio in my car, and picked these up from Ross C. when I thought I might need to replace mine. I paid 400.00 and would be looking to recover that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I would imagine thats a 10mm bolt ring gear, right? I do remember seeing those for sale on Ross's site. But I don't remember what size the bolts are. I thought I seen a discussion about making shims for the bolts for 12mm carriers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 My ring gear has 10mm bolts - fits in your garden variety Z R200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tt350 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 One quick (maybe dumb question): Do I have to drop the entire diffrential just to replace the cover gasket? I thought since you guys were on the topic already might as well ask. I have the R180 right now. Also, what do i have to do to swap in a R230? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Your Car is Slow Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Wow...I never new it was that rare. I have a 3.36 R200 sitting on my shop table right now that ive been cleaning up to put in my 240. Is this the smallest (numerically) rear end you can get in an R200? What about an R230? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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