Best optio(auto->manual+l28et swap)

[Blobber]

What would be the best and easiest option, when I'm swapping L28ET to my 260z and I'm doing the automatic to manual conversion? I have searched that BW T5 would the absolute best option, but it requires modifications to transmission mounts and to the driveshaft. Also I can't use the original driveshaft. How about if I use 280z's 5-speed transmission? Will it bolt to the L28ET engine and then can I use the driveshaft which I have now and stock transmission mounts? Are the 280z'z 5-speed and the 280zx na's 5 speeds trannies the same?

[ktm]

Since I am feeling generous today, I'll hold on the search comment.

 

How about if I use 280z's 5-speed transmission? Will it bolt to the L28ET engine and then can I use the driveshaft which I have now and stock transmission mounts? Yes.

 

Are the 280z'z 5-speed and the 280zx na's 5 speeds trannies the same? No. The only significant difference in the gearing.

[Blobber]

I searched, but as a foreigner it's harder to find right info because here is so much talking going on. Don't shoot or anything, but I have one question. Can I use the 280zx na's 5-speed with L28ET and my driveshaft L26+automatic combo? I know that BW T5 needs different driveshaft, but does the na's 5-speed need that?

[roger.svoboda]

Most folks opinion is that the stock n/a 5 speed is a better tranny than the T5. That is what I swapped on my 81 and it worked fine. don't forget you need the clutch hydraulics. Make sure you get a driveshaft match that is what gave me the most problem.