Guest Anonymous Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 I worked on a friends Z over the weekend...He had a 5 speed [he thought] 280Z that he wanted in his daily driver 240...Both were the same length and obviously fit in the 240..And guess what? The new tranny is a four speed also... Does anyone have a side by side pic of the four speed vs. five speed trannies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatorx Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 There is very little physical difference between the two - I have both in my garage and can provide comparative pics later this morning. My '76 came with a 4 speed, and I have not cleaned it up so the pics will show it with all the applicable road grime. My 5 speed is being rebuilt so the internals are out, but I can show the nicest looking case you've ever seen! Of course, the easiest way to determine a 4 or 5 speed is to run it through the gears! 4 + reverse is a 4 speed.......5 + reverse = 5 speed In addition, the shift rod in my 4 speed has an access cover on the case just forward of the shifter - the 5 speed does not. Be aware there is also a difference in length - and thus the driveshaft length is different - search the site as this has been covered many times ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatorx Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 I was able to take only one pic before my camera batt died - more to folow if necessary..... or web page the 4 speed on the left is a genuine '76....the 5 speed on the right is from an unknown year unfortunately (anyone able to ID it?) As I mentioned above, the 4 speed has a completely different rear case - the 5 speed is taller with a smaller diameter at the output shaft, and the 4 speed has a removable cover over the shift rod. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Thanks for the info and pics...I should have researched this better....What's the length difference in between the 2 trannies? I will search for the info as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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