Guest storm280z Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 ok i DID a search and couldnt find a stright anwser. im builting a v8 datsun like everyone else on this site is. an i want a 5 spend tranny i DON'T want a automatic. an i builting my motor for 400-450hp an i wanted to know if a stock t-5 will do the job, or will i have to do some mods to the tranny. i dont have to big bucks for a t56. also if a t-5 want hold that power what tranny will do the job? i know this is the wrong place to post this. just seeing if i will get more replies here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Storm, I went through the same exercise not to long ago although I'm not building to 400HP. I decided to get a World Class T5 and then later install an G-Force kit as a T5 won't hold up to more than 300 ft/lbs of torque for very long. Your other options for a 5-Speed include a Tremec TKO or TKO-II. They aren't going to be cheap though, new they are roughly the same price as a used T56 and then you will need to put together a bellhousing, fly-wheel clutch package that works. It took me several months to find a good deal on a WC T5 but I finally found one from an 89 Trans-Am and it turned out it had already been converted to use a speedo cable rather than a VSS. Although because I'm installing an LT1 I will need to connect a VSS to the speedo cable. I do know a local JY has an 89 Camaro Z28 with the 5-speed that should be a WC T5. I could find out what they want for it and get back to you. Should I find out for you? I have no idea how many miles are on it. It would cost about $80.00 to ship it if I remember correctly, but don't hold me to that. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest storm280z Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 thanks im goin to check my local yard to see iwhat they have. i guess you can wish me the best of luck know im looking for a new chasis b/c mine went to rust heaven or should i say rust hell lol. i dont know if you know this but will most of the 280z parts (suspension/drivetrain/etc) swap into a 240 pretty easily????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I'm not 100% sure but I believe if you take all the parts from the 280 they will transfer to the 240. What year 240 are you working with? I know that the transmission crossmember design changed in 73 so that would be something to check into. The struts are different size from the 240 to the 280 but I'm pretty sure the diameter is the difference not the length but again I'm not 100% sure. The rear differential corssmember and mustache bar also changed in 72. Don't base your decision on my input here, mak sure to check it all out on your own. BTW if you have a 280 mustache bar your willing to sell I'm looking for one. Let me know about that and whether you want me to check into the T5 up here, just don't wait to long, they seem to be snapped up pretty fast. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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