Mike C Posted April 28, 2002 Share Posted April 28, 2002 I recently purchased a nissan T5 for my 240 and want to run an aftermarket shifter. Preferably one with a bolt on handle so I can change angle/length fairly easily. Any recommendations? Best price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 I have an '83 ZXT 5 speed. Anything that fits a Mustang will work. Hurst comes to mind. If youre not turbo'd why the T5 when the later (280 ZX na) 5 speed has better ratios and smoothness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted April 30, 2002 Author Share Posted April 30, 2002 If you look at the ratios, the later ZX is horrible (80-83) with only a 3.0 first gear vs. the 3.5 of the T5. Also, the .82 overdirve isn't as much as the T5s. The 77-79 has a 3.3 first gear, but once again nothing on the T5. Also the availability of aftermarket shifters and if I have to learn to rebuild a trans, I have 3 other T5s. So I don't need extra tools or parts. I think I have a 79 5 speed now but I'm not sure. The first one I bought was but it was junk and the yard swapped for the one I have now. Either way, 3.7 and the t5 should be as good as 4.11 and the earlier 5 speed or at least 3.90 and better highway manners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted May 4, 2002 Author Share Posted May 4, 2002 Not the one for a T5. With the advent of the Ricer Hurst might make a shifter for a 240sx that could be adapted to an earlier Nissan 5 speed. I ended up buying the Hurst Competition Plus for an 83-86 Mustang 5 speed. I'll put it in but will probably either have to modify or replace the handle. Looks like it is too far forward and too tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 I have a 1983 nissan 280zx n.a. will a Hurst 5-speed shifter fit into my tranny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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