BenLT Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Im looking in to buying a donor 280zx that is automatic. What other differences are there from the 5sp counter part? The ecu will be different, will the wiring on the motor it self be a little off? I dont want too many surprises. Thanks, Ps:i did search all i found about was the mechanical aspect of the auto / manual swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverarrow27 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I've been looking into that the past couple months as well and no one seems to mention differences at all on any forum. Unfortunate thing is that most 280zx turbo's I see that are being sold are automatics also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUZN Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 yeah most were auto. I have an Auto running a 300zxt Manual ECU and dont notice anything really so. Couldnt help ya there. I know the bellhousing bolts the same as I have a 5speed manual as well the only thing I would imgaine would be different would be the Vacuum line that goes to the Auto transmission. other than that it all looks the same and I have taken parts from my 5sped and they fit perfect on the auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I pulled mine from and auto and run a 5 speed. I have no problems with the ECU. The only real difference is it came with and oil cooler and theres a spacer plate on the end of your crank, make sure to take that off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLT Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Awesome guys, thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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