NCZZZ Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have a 71' 240Z. I have already put in a 5-speed from an 83ZX. Unlike the swaps I have done on 72+ 240's, there seems to be a problem with the fitment of the gear shift lever and clearance of in the console. I know about having to cut 1-2" in the opening. What can you do about the issue above with the lever clearing the console? I don't want to heat up my lever and try bending without some rough idea of the shape. I have not seen one, but I am told that MSA used to sell a special shifter just for this issue. Of course, they no longer sell it. If anyone has one not being used, I would be interested. If anyone has one and can send a pic and/or some measurements, that would be just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The S1 transmissions used a straight shifter, and the S2 ones used an "S" shaped one. They are not compatible and it would take a great deal of work to adapt an early one to use on a late transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCZZZ Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 What are S1 and S2 transmissions? I have never heard them referred to in that way. The tranny I have is from an 83 ZX NA. I have no idea which one it would be as there was no shift lever included. I know I have seen posts about this issue, but I am apparently not typing in the right phrase. Anyone have something tagged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 S1 transmissions being the type A transmission that only came in the series 1 cars, and the S2 being the type B that came in all s30's after that. F4W71A "A" type 4 speed.... Build date 69-8/71.F4W71B "B" type 4 speed.... Build date 9/71-76. FS5W71B "B" type 5 speed....77-78 280Z and 79 280ZX. Do you have the original shifter from the 5 speed? I just swapped a 5 speed into my '71 and the 5 speed shifter just barely clears when in 1st gear; I didn't have to trim my shifter opening at all. However, there is only about 2mm's worth of clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have the same problem i put a 5 speed into my 750 and it dosen't clear the console but when i take off the shifter bot it works perfectly so i think the solution is just buy a new shifter boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have a 71' 240Z. I have already put in a 5-speed from an 83ZX. Unlike the swaps I have done on 72+ 240's, there seems to be a problem with the fitment of the gear shift lever and clearance of in the console. I know about having to cut 1-2" in the opening. What can you do about the issue above with the lever clearing the console? I don't want to heat up my lever and try bending without some rough idea of the shape. I have not seen one, but I am told that MSA used to sell a special shifter just for this issue. Of course, they no longer sell it. If anyone has one not being used, I would be interested. If anyone has one and can send a pic and/or some measurements, that would be just as good. For the center console, you could just get a '72 center console. I don't think it'll quite just bolt right in, but it should fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Dohhh! >.< Sorry. I misread your post and thought you wanted to bend an A style shifter to fit through the opening in the trans tunnel. I was quite perplexed to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 For the center console, you could just get a '72 center console. I don't think it'll quite just bolt right in, but it should fit. Yep. That's what I did. The 72 does fit, but it requires a different hole drilled in the back. The 280ZX 5 speed (non-t5) looks like it comes out pretty much where it's supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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