1 fast z Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I installed a Z32 adapter tonight. I will say this, it is a PAIN to install, it is SOOO tight, and so much heavier than a 280 trans, or even a KA trans. It does need ALOT trimed off of the crossmember mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 The trans is tight, not the adapter. Also, atleast with my RHD car, the clutch slave cylinder will NOT reache where it needs to go on the Z 32 trans, what are you guys using for a longer line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCchris Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am planning a Z32 tranny install as well. Would it make sense to remove the existing tranny cross member mount, section it, and re-install it at a more rearward location so that it aligns properly? I know this would be a pain drilling out all those spot welds but it looks to me like it could be moved rearward by 2-3 inches or so. If I decide to do this, now is the time while my shell is on the rotisserie. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 1_fast_Z - Using the Z32 slave works a lot better for a start if your not already using it. The inlet is on top instead of the bottom. I was able to make my lines work fine, but you may need to grab a slightly longer flex line from autozone or something. I believe Garret used a 240sx line of some sort I i can remember correctly. NC_Chris - Yes, But I think you might be just as well off cutting it out and building all new mounts. I would have done this if I had more time, i was in a crunch to get to SEZ. It may be even easier still to design a cross member that bolts to the bottom of your floor pan... makes servicing it much easier, just add reinforcements to the floor. Just some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Fair_Lady Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 this kit would fit an l24 engine as well, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCchris Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 this kit would fit an l24 engine as well, right? Yes, it will work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 What is everyone doing for a speedometer? I suspect just a electric, but say has anyone hooked up an autometer electronic one to a z32 sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I might have missed it(sry if I did) but is this for the na or tt trans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 n/a and turbo are the same transmissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 n/a and turbo are the same transmissions And correct me if im wrong but wouldn't this work with any z31 and pathfinder 2wd trans seeing as how the bolt pattern is the same on the vg30e and vg30de(Minus the starter placement which I think doesn't matter if you use the adaptor.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I just finished a swap for a fellow hybridZ'r in his super nice 280z. I had a buddy help me and we managed to finish the swap in one day. Just wanted to share a few tip with yall: 1. We we able to reuse the factory crossmember and mount, just cut the factory mounts off the transmission tunel and weld a reinforcement plate and ears a little farther back. 2. Reuse the L28 Throwout bearing AND COLLAR. Use the beefier z32 clutch fork. 3. Garrett's Driveshaft dimensions have worked perfect for both 240z's and 280z's. However make sure you order the right diff flange from powertrain industries.. There are two different bolt pattern, one is the square type flange the other is the beefier 300zx LSD flange. Here are a few pictures of the Shifter relocater I made. This was pretty easy to make (Around 2 hours) and very cheap. Its just made from 3/4" Mild steel square tube. Nice comparison of the gear box sizes!! Mark's Super nice car, I must say I admire his color scheme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 On the speed sensor issue, is this a bolt-in speed sensor similar to the KA Tranny? I know on the KA Tranny it's a simple substitution of the gear assembly to make it back to a mechanical speedometer. I can't tell from the photos here which type of sensor it is, I'lll take a look next time in the boneyard and see if I can decipher something. IMO I like the e-speedo better as it's easy to recalibrate to accomodate tire and wheel changes. But stock look is nice up in the dash for some, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Austin do you have access to the part # you used for the diff flange on that Z? It's creepy how similar that car is to yours lol holy cow wild shifter bracket design lol.. I was just going to build mine out of angle iron and plate steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 An S13/14 Trans sensor is no where even close to the twin cam VG sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmny1999 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Wow looks like you inspired him lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I found an answer to using the STOCK speedometer with the Z32 transmission http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=137922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just gutted a Z32 cluster I found at a junk yard. I pulled the speedo and tach and test wired up the speedo for now. It works like a charm. The speedo and tach boards are small enough to fit into the stock gauge housings. Now that I know it works, I am going to install the speedo and tach into my stock gauge housings. I am trying to figure out a way to retain the Z32 odometer and trip meter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I just gutted a Z32 cluster I found at a junk yard. I pulled the speedo and tach and test wired up the speedo for now. It works like a charm. The speedo and tach boards are small enough to fit into the stock gauge housings. Now that I know it works, I am going to install the speedo and tach into my stock gauge housings. I am trying to figure out a way to retain the Z32 odometer and trip meter though. Any chance at managing to maintain a stockish look? Call me childish, but I am sorta in love with the typeface and visual appearance of the gauges from 70-76.. with a decided preference for 74-76 equipment. (Not too particular, am I?) Even if it would take the production of a custom face for the gauge due to "clock" differences, it should be do-able.. but is there any chance that they line up so you can just use either face on the Z32 gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Daeron, I fully intend to use the original face plates because I, too, really appreciate the look and feel of the original gauges. The issue I am facing right now is retaining the high beam indicator and turn signals due to the relative location of the circuit board on the Z32 gauges. Also, the speedo is every so slightly different. My 1977 speedo goes from 10 to 160 mph and sweeps an arc around 1600 degrees or so. The Z32 speedo goes from 0 to 160 and sweeps around 150 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I would suggest making custom gauge faceplates, if you can find a way to rip off the typeset somehow. That would let you put the high beam indicator wherever you want, and allow you to clock the speedo properly. It shouldn't be TOO awfully difficult to get them made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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