Arif Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Does anyone know where I can get a complete CV joint kit for a 78 280 w/ a 3.7 LSD in it? I wnat ot replace my current U joints which have a lot of slack in them. Also is there a website on how to do the conversion? Thanks. I want to get this done before the drag races in Reynolds, GA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Talk to Ross C at Modern Motorsports Ltd He can set you up with the CV adapters (he can have your 280Z companion flanges welded to his adapter), and then all you need are a left and right 280ZX Turbo (or 2+2) CV half shafts. Ross also has bolt kits for this swap, and bearings and seals if you choose to replace the stub axle bearings. It's probably not a bad idea to have the stub axles checked for rust and cracks at the flange/shaft weld as that's an area prone to failure, in racing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 The ZXT shafts are getting hard to find. The people who rebuild them do not have any. just to let you know, but Ross C is working on a 300ZX CV kit and that is what I am going to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 I didn't realize they were getting scarce. But then again, I did get a couple extra sets for myself a while ago . Very interested to hear about a 300ZX CV shaft conversion though. Is that Z31, I suppose? I guess those will be more plentiful for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 yes it is a Z31. I would hold on to all the ZXT shaft parts that you have, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 The 280 ZX Turbo parts are materializing in the early Z's at an alarming rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Im working on a complete z31 turbo mod so it will work on the 240/260 rear struts. so far have the stub shaft installed in the strut housing. If the NA shafts are shorter then the shafts will fit ( i hope) if not im going to have a custom length made. then its on to the brakes. they to are z31 rotors and calipers. heres a brief writeup on what i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 heres some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Originally posted by BRAD D:yes it is a Z31. I would hold on to all the ZXT shaft parts that you have, just in case. Sure, I still have some 280ZXT CV adaptors and if you find a set of shafts they seem to last just fine.....rebuilders rarely have them as noones turned in bad units! The Z31's are intended for use with the NA Z31 axles (anyone have lengths on turbo Z31 axles??) and I should have some initial prototype customer feedback shortly. Here's the specs on the axles I've used so far for the prototypes: here's the CV measurements I took......taken from the flat face of the wheel side flange to the opposite face of the 'seal cup' at the diff side (ie. add my lengths plus the stub lengths and it would be the total length of the shaft) Z31 NA CV, Right and then Left side, Extended, 17-5/8 ", 17-1/8 ", compressed, 16-3/4, 16-1/2, stubs are 3-7/8's and 3-1/2" long, all measurements right then left side.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Brad D mentioned the 300zx CV shaft adapters........this is what Im going with. I should be getting them any day now. I'll let you guys know about the install and if I have any probs. with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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