Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Anyone figure out what manual rwd tranny will bolt up to it yet? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Dont link me to a thread either lol. I always asearch. I'm asking for a tried and true solution not I heard this or saw that. thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Had to link this one.....did you see it? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121229&highlight=jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I did actualy, thank you. They dont mention anything about clutch,flywheel,bearing for the 4.6 app though. I have seen alot of talk about it on here I cant believe no one is there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 http://www.chrfab.com/Transmissions.htm Look here. There is a complete clutch kit for $670. You can even get the proper bellhousing to mate a T5 transmission behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thats the link sparks was talking about. There is no way I'm going to pay 700 for a flywheel and clutch. There has got to be a combination that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thats the link sparks was talking about. There is no way I'm going to pay 700 for a flywheel and clutch. There has got to be a combination that works. Then why not stick to a tried and true SBC swap? Northstars themselves are suppose to be expensive to work on. I think someone once posted a set of rings run $500. BTW, from that link it looks like $670 is for the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. The bellhousing is $375 on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I was also told a Northstar engine can not be rebuilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 It is a pain in the butt to work on and aftermarket parts are like non existant but you know how it goes.... We havnt seen one in a z yet so someone has to do it lol. They can be rebuilt but its a wierd way. The block actualy is 2 pieces that split apart around the crank. Along with that the water pump is in the back above the flywheel and is driven off the cams lol. I just want a dohc v8 that isnt exspensive that I can toss some diy itbs and msns on it lol. Doesnt have to be the northstar but it just seems to fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I just want a dohc v8 that isnt exspensive that I can toss some diy itbs and msns on it lol. Doesnt have to be the northstar but it just seems to fit the bill. Then stay away from the Northstar, its not a cheap motor to work with at ALL. When you get into converting it to RWD you just upped the cost a lot more. I'm guessing your wanting a DOHC V8, small displacement, high-ish revving V8? I'd recommend the VH41DE, different than a VH45DE, a little smaller displacement and I've never seen one in a 240z before. Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I really like the vh41/45 as well, I like it alot actualy but does anyone have a clear cut way to bolt up a manual tranny where they didnt invent a adapter or buy one in a group buy for a rediculously high amount of money? lol Believe me if some one told me 100% that a certain bearing/cluch/flywheel/starter worked I would make the tranny adapt one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I've seen 700R4 automatics as well as T-5 and T-56 manual transmissions behind a Cadillac NorthStar engine at many hot rod shows. Maybe these guys can help. http://www.chrfab.com/ BTW, a blown NorthStar looks pretty cool and sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgeezer Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Infinity, Nissan pickup trucks, Tundra, Toy big pickups, Lincoln and Lexus are good donor candidates for a swap. The trucks have manual transmissions. g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concretevz Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 They have the same engine to trans as the 60 degree motors. 2.8, 3.1, 3.4 and the fw versions. The local Dr. has a northstar in a 87 Fiero with a manuel 5sp. Says it's scarey fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Small inexpensive dohc V8? Look at the Toyota 1UZFE, 4 liter, dohc, 32 valve, RWD setup, all aluminum. One has been swapped into a Z already so it won't be unique but they're good engines with some aftermarket support and they are cheap. I'm pretty sure there's even a working megasquirt setup for it. Here's a buy-it-now one on ebay with 79,000 mile for $750.00 + shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-lexus-ls-400-engine-tested_W0QQitemZ260116792033QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 There is no way I'm going to pay 700 for a flywheel and clutch. Heck I paid 850 something for a lightweight flywheel and strong clutch for my Z... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsunzx Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 the 4.6 dohc ford motors are much cheaper and well supported. starts at easy 300hp lots of upgrades and tranny options. also 3.9 lincoln ls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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