Guest 2slo4u Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Is there a better automatic transmission that will work on the 280zx turbo other than the starion? I don't want to have to do that much modification just for an auto. If I have to I'll just change to the t-5 standard. Don't like cruising at 3500 rpm and onlyb 70 mph while civics and hyundais cruise by at 85 to 90 mph effortlessly. Tanks for any advice yoos geyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I don't know of any... You do realize that the auto will accelerate faster than the T5? From what I recall, there is not that much modification involved - just obtaining the parts and putting them together. The only reasl mod is the tranny bracket needs to be engineered - I think the article out there said he used the original bracket and fabricated the mounts. I myself have an '83ZXT w/T5, and if I were no building a '75 V8 Auto project would seriously consider swapping to automatic, because I hate Atlanta traffic and stick. ZI originally bought the car w/only 8 miles to work - later 1.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2slo4u Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Yeah, thanks Brad. I do like the way the auto accelerates, but I don't like cruising at such a high rpm. I would like to be able to cruise at 100mph with a relatively low rpm. I know the car can run all day long at a high rpm but don't want such bad mileage and I like more room for top speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 As far as I know you can use the 83-84 4spd auto overdrive from a Maxima or an 84 AOD from a 300zx. I believe you only have to change the bell housing and the perhaps the converter to work with the L28ET. 240Z Turbo has adapted a GM (powerglide?) to his engine. His kit may work for others as well. Edit: I forgot about the tranny mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2slo4u Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 How about usiing a 2speed rear end? Someone told me about that while I was in Mississippi. I've heard of those but only on drag cars or high performance muscle rods? Any one else heard of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I'm not sure about the 300ZX tranny, I don't think it will bolt to the maxima bellhousing. The Starion tranny was designed for boost/high hp applications. I used to have a Conquest until someone rear-ended it and then got a Sttarion ESIR - both 5 speeds though...Loved 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I was thinking about this recently as well, as I travel 150 highway miles to see my girlfriend and don't like cruising the whole time between 3500 and 4500 RPM. I did a little searching around here (wasn't much to find) but came up with this article, hope it helps. http://www.zcar.com/articles/twheel/4spdauto/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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