frankjp Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 hello,haven't been here or zcar for years.but,i have a FED. 1976Z for 22 years now. i can buy a 77 5 speed and would like to know if anyone has done this swap. not a 79 or 80,or a t-5,but a 77 5 speed into a 76. i'd like to know if the 76 drive shaft will fit. after reading Z info all these years i think it will, but i'd like to know for sure. thank you very much,frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I put a 78 5 speed in to a 76 and it dropped right in. Assuming that you have the the 4 speed manual in the 76 now, it should be a straight, no extra parts needed swap. The transmission housing and even the first 4 gear ratios are identical. The drive shafts are the same. The rear differential ratio should be the same between the two cars also, so no need to swap speedo gears. Everything should be identical, except you will have an extra gear when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankjp Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 thanks newzed. i did check ratios at datsunzgarage.com. wasn't sure of drive shaft length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 it will fit! along with otherz 70-83 trannys. Im not sure about the t-5 tranny though.. now give me your rims!! lol jk btw are those 15" enkeis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankjp Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 yep bought them from someone in calif. in early 90's for $350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankjp Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 t-5 will fit,with some work. http://datsunzgarage.com/borg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.