CaptainJoe87 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey guys hopefully one of you can drop some knowledge on me with this. I have a 1980 280zx I think it might be the GL but Im not sure how to tell, stock/ rebuilt L28 and 5 speed transmission. Its only happened two times so far, but when I am really getting on it and get up around the 4500rpm mark in 5th gear and let off the gas the car pops out of gear and goes back into neutral. I have read somewhere that the trans and rear end gear ratios limit the car to a top speed of 121mph and that that "should" happen somewhere around that 5500rpm 4th gear 4500rpm 5th gear range. Is the trans popping out of gear like a fail safe or something to prevent you from getting back on it once you let off at that speed? Or is there an actual problem? Any information is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Broken shift rail detent spring?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe87 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Where would I look to check that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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