Guest charlesjordan Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 hey, i searched the forums for this and i couldn't find the answer. maybe i'm looking in the wrong place or what ever but heres my question. can i drop in a 350 engine and use the same stock 71 240z transmission type b. i'm a noob so go easy on me. thanks charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Lord, forgive my generation for they know not what they do, nor do they know the questions they ask.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Look over this thread, http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=117254 it will give you some insite on what the different options are. I personally would not use the stock 240z tranny when you can pick up TH350s for 25.00 to 50.00 bucks.....depending on where you look. Also read this: HybridZ Forum Rules - READ NOW BEFORE POSTING! 11. If you are planning a V8 swap into a Z (esp. SBC), please order the swap manual from http://www.jagsthatrun.com/ . Although this manual is specific to the early Z, it would be helpful to any swap. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Lord, forgive my generation for they know not what they do, nor do they know the questions they ask.... In nome de padre, et fili, et sancte spirate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 In nome de padre, et fili, et sancte spirate sig'd Sure hope you know your latin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleakdragonmage Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Uh, if you're saying what i think you're saying, i believe its In Nomine Patris, et Filli, et Spiritus Sancti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Gaa... you're right. I need to go to church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 hey, i searched the forums for this and i couldn't find the answer. maybe i'm looking in the wrong place or what ever but heres my question. can i drop in a 350 engine and use the same stock 71 240z transmission type b. i'm a noob so go easy on me. thanks charles. I've asked about using datsun transmissions and seen a few other folks ask about them too and all I have seen in response is "well I would use this.. or I would recommend this..". Personally I'd love to use my T5 because I LOVE the gear-spread and I am only going for about 250-300HP. I think phlebmaster implied that it COULD be used though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 If you have a t5 you could make it work. You'd need to change to a chevy pattern bell housing though. The non-t5 Datsun transmissions (the name escapes me) and automatics would need an adapter plate which, if you can find one to fit, are usually more expensive and more of a hassel than just switching to a chevy trans in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 If you have a t5 you could make it work. You'd need to change to a chevy pattern bell housing though. The non-t5 Datsun transmissions (the name escapes me) and automatics would need an adapter plate which, if you can find one to fit, are usually more expensive and more of a hassel than just switching to a chevy trans in the first place. Cool. Guess I might be able to get it to work because I have a Chevy bell housing sittin in the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You know they put the T5 in IROC camaro's right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You know they put the T5 in IROC camaro's right? Unless I am misunderstanding the JTR manual, T5s dont have a universal pattern. Says something like Mustangs, Camaros, Jeeps all have different patterns. That's where I got lost. Maybe it was just referring to where the mounts are. I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Gear ratios, input shaft size/dimension are also different among T5s from different applications. You can't just change the bell housing from a mustang t5 to a chevy pattern and throw it on the motor, unfortunately. I know shaft length is different, possibly others as well. http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/T-5.asp http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Borg-Warner-T5-ID-Tags.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Unless I am misunderstanding the JTR manual, T5s dont have a universal pattern. Says something like Mustangs, Camaros, Jeeps all have different patterns. That's where I got lost. Maybe it was just referring to where the mounts are. I dunno. What i was getting at, was grab a t5 from a camaro and use that, instead of the s130's t5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxfiend1967 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 the transmissions are not the same the camaro t-5 works well though I have one in my car. the shifter comes throught the factory hole and if you really work at it you can use the factory z shifter, I made mine work sooooooo, with the hood closed car looks completely stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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