takayuki Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi, I have a 1971 240z with a 5 speed swapped in. On a stock 240z with a 4 speed, does the shifter lever sit in the middle of the cut-out or does it sit like the one i have (pic below)? Anybody have an idea what transmission i have? I have a l28 from a 82 zx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Since my computer doen't allow me to see your picture, I can't identify your 5 spd. However, I've install the close ratio 5 spd from a 1983ZX in my 1970 Z and the shifter will not be centered in the stock 4 spd location without modification to the shifter and a slight trim job at the front of the sheet metal tranny tunnel opening. Basically, I took the stock 5 spd shifter, cut it with a long angle (for maximum welding surface) just above the pivot thru hole, calculated my desired position for the shifter and bent up a 5/8" heavy wall piece of 4130 tubing and welded it in place. It turned out perfectly and have had no issues in 7 years of use. I did have to do some custom sheet metal fabrication so the inner shifter boot would work....! Hope this help you out a little!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takayuki Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 ok, sounds like i have a zx tranny too. My Shifter location does sit too forward. Fortunately, looks like the previous owner was crafty, and he modified the shifter so that no cutting or trimming was needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 also do a search for "shifter play" it has an alternate way to solve the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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