t5 swap / can't get in gear / clutch issue

[tech9]

To make a long story short, I swapped in a t5 into my 77 280z. Using the 83 280zx t5, driveshaft, diff flange, mount etc.

 

When swapping I installed a new exedy clutch and pressure plate, but reused the slave cyl, throwout bearing, etc. I also installed my fidenza flywheel just for kicks.

 

Well FINALLY got it all complete, and the clutch seems to not want to let go. I thought it was a slave cyl problem, or the rod not long enough, etc. So I made sure the clutch was pushing the fork all the way back, which it is. I doubt I installed the clutch wrong because it really only fits 1 direction. (the side of the clutch with the thicker middle piece toward the pressure plate) and everything looks as if its functioning properly. I really would hate to take the tranny back out, so maybe a few tips first.

 

Maybe I need to adjust the fork ball?

 

PS. the tranny was taken out of a parts car, with all of the parts in working order.

[tech9]

To give this thread some info, here is how I got everything working for the t5/fidenza install.

 

Here is the difference between the 2 trannys.

 

Here is the "mod" that was required to get the clutch off the "thinner" alum flywheel.

 

Difference in driveshafts (orig on left, 83 280zxt on right) Was the perfect lengthi, except a little tight to fit around the rear swaybar.

 

How closer the "stock 280zxt" shift is to the front of the opening. I will post once I get my mustang shifter installed.

[Kash]

Make sure you have the correct clutch and clutch collar combination (the 225mm NA w/ longer collar from the 280z or the 240mm turbo clutch with shorter collar from the T5). Had a similar problem when I tried using the longer clutch collar form the my 280z with the 240mm turbo cluch and pressure plate with my T5 swap.