ZeeZee

Hi All,
Got a question, I'm putting a 81 280zx and tranny into my little 72 240z.

1. I'm I correct that the motor and tranny is a direct drop in meaning if I put it into my 240 the motor mounts and tranny mounts are unchanged?

2. Whats the little red round thing on the side of the L28 with 2 wires comming out of it? Where do I connect it too?

3. Can I use my original 240 drive shaft or do I need to use the 280 and shorten it?

My engine combo is 81 L28 F54 flattops and tranny stock specs, E88 shaved larger valves stock cam for now, MSA header, K&N filters, 2.5 exhuast to a free flow Flow Master muffler.

Thanks For All Your Help.

stev240z

1. Yeah, it's direct swap, your motor mounts will match up. MY '71 was originally an automatic, so think that effected the transmission crossmember, but he 5-speed tranny DID bolt onto my automatic's crossmember.

2. Red thing, near the oil filter? Is that the oil pressure sending unit?

3. I used my 240's drive shaft with no problems, keep in mind my 240z was an auto.

Hope this helps!

-Steve

-Steve
http://www.geocities.com/stev240z

ZeeZee

Thanks for both of your posts. I've been reading and kinda knew but since now I got all my peices became uncertain. I guess it was that second thought of what the hell am I getting into looking at the mess in my garage. It's kinda scary but now I feel a lot better knowing I won't have to spend more money. From here on out it's just my labor. Thanks again!