nicedat Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hey guys and girls , looking for some info from Aussies that have installed chevs into Z's. What throttle cable did you use and where from, also am having trouble getting the chev engine mounts? Any other suggestions would be great! Yes i have the JTR book but wasn't sure if some bits would fit due to Right hand drive? Also wondering if you used JTR drive shaft adapter flange or something else? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks Pete. P.S. I love this site ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BowtieS30 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 if you can't find engine mounts down under there call up summit racing (800)230-3030, they are world-wide. the only problem I could see with the jtr setup in a rhd z is the engine is offset 3/4" to the right(easily reversible), maybe some steering shaft clearance issues, but nothing to be scared off with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed240au Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 hi nice dat i got a set of engine and gearbox mount as per Jtr plus plates cut ready to drill to suit Jtr never been used but happy to sell them to u if u want have since gone with Ls1 install so the Jtr parts are just sitting in the cupboard I used a falcon throttle cable ef i think have to check just cut a slot in std throttle pedal mounts up easy Could always supply you a nissan v8 and 5 speed ready to bolt into a 240z with mounts and exhaust if you want something different Pvt me if you want to talk about Jtr Parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hello and welcome, i made my own mounts and got the engine sitting as close to the firewall as possible, its also sitting a little lower than the jtr. i made the trans bracket too. i had my engine in and out 10 times to get it right but well worth it. Just make some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Have you got any pics of your install and home made mounts? How'd you go with the throttle cable, did you make it or buy something? Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 thanks for all the help guys, if anyone has any more info however small it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferreido Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hi, I made all the mounts myself. I took the old L28 mounts, removed the rubber and welded a flat piece over the top with a pipe to fit the Chev mountings. (See member gallery for foto's). The gearbox mount is for a 200-4R. The driveshaft is from a Ford Falcon (made shorter - aluminium).The yokes I took from a Holden Commadore/Senator, had to modify the rear one.Acc. cable from a VW, will take some foto's. Don't hesitate to ask, I will help where I can.(Also a RHD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 this might be a silly question but what is a 200-4r? thanks for the info and if you can get those other photos that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BowtieS30 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 this might be a silly question but what is a 200-4r? thanks for the info and if you can get those other photos that would be great. it is a automatic overdrive trans (gm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 this might be a silly question but what is a 200-4r? It is also an overdrive (4 speed) automatic transmission that came in GM vehicles, most notibly the Buick Grand Nationals. It is a strong transmission and roughly similar in size to a Turbo350 tranny. The 700R4, a more common GM transmission, is longer and heavier. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Yeah think i will go with the supra 5 speed conversion, dont really want an auto. Thanks guys. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 yeah good idea Pete, i have the supra box behind mine. I got the conversion off "THE GREAT ROD". I used a universal throttle cable that worked fine for me. For the engine mounts i used the standard datsun with some 10mm plate to set them back and another block of alloy for height. I will try to find picks for you. Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 would be great if you could do some pics for me, what tailshaft you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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