81280zx Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 hey all i was wounderin if i took a turbo tranny and put it on my n/a if it would make a difference or not or what tranny would bult up to my engine. i have a 81 280zx. thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The turbo tranny will bolt up. How much difference it will make depends upon your final drive ratio and tire diameter. Try the search function....it's a great learning tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've thought about this one as well. IIRC the turbo tranny is higher geared so you might feel a little more sluggish off the line. On the upside though it's a much stronger tranny than the NA and will last much much longer. Wish I had one. You'll need the driveshaft out of the turbo as well. I believe it's shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The turbo tranny is geared lower, at least in the first three gears. It has a much wider spread between the gears than the ZX transmission. Strength is great and all, but the close ratios of the ZX box would be my preference for a NA car. This should help... http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ Tom is right about searching too. This is old ground we're covering here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you're in need of a N/A ZX Auto tranny (3N71B), I just happen to have a BRAND SPANKING NEW one that I'd be willing to make you a heck of a deal on. (Shipping to California from Atlanta might cost a bit.) It's been sitting on my bench now for about 3 years. Brand new, with all the new stuff on it including the torque converter. Never been installed. Interested? PM me. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 If you still have a regular auto in your zx, then you won't notice a difference. The gearing is exactly the same. The difference between the turbo auto box and the n/a auto box is the number of clutch packs. The turbo has an extra one for 2nd gear. If you want to stick with the auto and need a new transmission then warren has it. Go to http://www.carfiche.com/ and download the '82 factory manual. It will have a breakdown and gearing for the automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81280zx Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 i have a 5 speed in it and its starting to make noises in 1,2,3,5 so i was just trying to figure out what tranny would give me a good holeshot and top speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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