Hey guys I have a 77 280z tranny to put in my 71 240. One of my Z buddies says that the drive shaft will have to be modified to fit. Is that right? Thought these things were all the same drive train wise 70-78. Let me know
thanks

 

will work just fine for ya. put a 78 5 speed in my bro's 240 with no problem.

 

Should be no problem. I think Series I 240Z's had the differential mounted slightly farther up. I know it wasn't by a large amount and I'm not sure how much this would effect you. If you have a Series I car and the differential hasn't been moved back to line up the half shafts correctly like they did in later models then I'd suggest doing it. It requires you get a later model control arm support, a later model mustashe bar, and I believe you turn around your front mount bar.
There has to be a web page with a how to about it some place. This will add life to your U joints in your half shafts, because they will be properly lined up with the rear hubs.

`72/`73 240Z
`81 280ZX GL
`85 300ZX Turbo
`87 Toyota Supra Turbo
`95 Mitsu 3000GT

 

Tony is right I just wanted to post Bryan little's webpage, and I recommend if your new to Z's and want to do simple mods and swaps. His page is one of the best, don't forget to bookmark it;P Its the link below

<a href=http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/z.html>Z Garage</a>

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