TomoHawk Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 What other shifters arte there, if any, that will work with the 280Z's 3 speed auto transmission. Would prefer something with a newer look, or just less cheap-looking plastic parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 I used a ratchet style B&M shifter and then modified the shift lever on the trans so it matched up with the shift throw on the shifter. You MUST get this right or you will not fully engage in gear and wear out your tranny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted August 25, 2002 Author Share Posted August 25, 2002 Does that mean you can potentially use any automatic shifter? Has anyone looked into the shifter used on the Lincoln LS? I think it's supposed to have an H-shaped gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Anybody know what kinf of valve body is in the Jatco 3n71B? I mean is it forward or reverse? thxZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 3n71b is normal forward valve body....unless you buy a performance valve body from a performance tranny supplier. Most aftermarket shifters are cable operated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Most aftermarket shifters are cable operated.Not all use cables. It's mostly the newer ones. The shifters for older and selected transmisions still have rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 "aftermarket".....meaning "non-oem". Since I have a bunch of 3n and 4n71b shifters and have used them on a variety of nissan cars, what I have found is that you will probably have to have a few different levers (tranny end) since every one of my shifters has a different lever length (from pivot point down to hole). Some tranny end levers also have a different offset cut into them which changes the orientation. On my M30 with 3n71b, I went through a bunch of levers from various jatco transmissions to match the throw on my stock M30 shifter and it's still off slightly. I my case, I either have to extend the tranny side lever or drill a hole further up my shifter end lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 thxZ for the information so far. That's why I'm asking about the shifters & the Jatco transmission, to get an idea of what aftermarket shifter will work. Eventually, I'll assume my shifter will wear out, and by then there will be (how many?) oe units out there... So in the meantime, I can get an aftermarket and keep it with my stock of spares. I doubt I'll get something like a B&M Quickshifter, but there ought to be something that will work and look period-correct. The M30 uses the 3N71B? Hmmm..... (sourece of spares and new units!) thxZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 It actually uses a RE4R01 tranny but I swapped the vg30 for a L28et with built 3n71b. 3n71b came with mazda RX-2 through RX-7 and then 4n71b took over. I'm looking to build a bulletproof 4n71b from a RX-7, 300zx turbo or Starion (whichever has the 4 planet gearsets and more frictions) so I can run 4.10 and still get good mileage in overdrive with lockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Do you still need a special flexplate for the L28 engine for the 4N71B? Is that electric or hydraulic lockup? I was told you need the flexplate from an '83 Maxima, plus all the transmission wiring from the same car. thxZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 The 1984 4n71b (L4n71b) are hydraulic lockup. Anything that is E4n71b uses an electronic tranny controller. The flexplate for the 4n71b is different than the flexplate for the 3n71b so, to fit most 4n71b to a L28, you would need a first generation maxima flexplate and bellhousing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 OK, so I can get a 1st gen. Maxima flexplate & belhousing now, and then get the matching e4N71B trans when ready for the upgrade? The problem is finding the parts. the flexplate and bellhousing might be cheap, but the best quote for an '83 Maxima 4N71B is about $400 ?? There was a detailed thread on this swap here before, but it seems to be gone now. thxZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 The maxima version of the 4n71b is not nearly as strong as the z31 300zx turbo version or the mistubishi or RX-7 versions. I would only take the bellhousing and flexplate from the maxima versions. Also....I'm not sure on the convertor dimensions from V-6 applications to L6 applications. Probably the same but you never know. The turbo cars had a higher stall speed convertor which made the car more peppy and didn't impact highway mileage since you would be in lockup anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 A company called KEAS in Australia makes performance parts for the Jatco transmissions, and was able to send me a bracket so I could use a B&M floor shifter with cable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 What did that set you back? I have a manual valve body from them in my jatco. I also made my own bracket to use a pro ratchet shifter. If you pour the coals to a jatco run hydraulic fluid in it. No slipping at all at over 400whp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Actually, they sent the B&M adapter for free. I think they were trying to decrease their inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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