Borg Warner T5 experiences
01-18-2006, 08:23 AM
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I don't see why you would 'modify' the driveshaft when putting it into a 280ZX. Just take the time to find a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and differential flange from a turbo 280zx. Or from a 2+2 turbo if you have a 2+2. That's what I did. I even paid top dollar for it because I didn't have time to waste but it was still less than what it would have cost for a driveline shop to modify and balance a driveshaft.
(I had a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and the NA 2+2 one to make into one unit)
So ya, when I found the 2+2 turbo driveshaft I just bolted it all in and it was balanced from the factory. If you drop a T5 in a 240Z then you're looking at a custom length driveshaft anyway so you might as well make one to fit your application.
(I had a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and the NA 2+2 one to make into one unit)
So ya, when I found the 2+2 turbo driveshaft I just bolted it all in and it was balanced from the factory. If you drop a T5 in a 240Z then you're looking at a custom length driveshaft anyway so you might as well make one to fit your application.
01-18-2006, 08:49 AM
#78
Originally Posted by Bleach
I don't see why you would 'modify' the driveshaft when putting it into a 280ZX. Just take the time to find a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and differential flange from a turbo 280zx. Or from a 2+2 turbo if you have a 2+2. That's what I did. I even paid top dollar for it because I didn't have time to waste but it was still less than what it would have cost for a driveline shop to modify and balance a driveshaft.
(I had a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and the NA 2+2 one to make into one unit)
So ya, when I found the 2+2 turbo driveshaft I just bolted it all in and it was balanced from the factory. If you drop a T5 in a 240Z then you're looking at a custom length driveshaft anyway so you might as well make one to fit your application.
(I had a 2-seater turbo driveshaft and the NA 2+2 one to make into one unit)
So ya, when I found the 2+2 turbo driveshaft I just bolted it all in and it was balanced from the factory. If you drop a T5 in a 240Z then you're looking at a custom length driveshaft anyway so you might as well make one to fit your application.
My L28ET was from a 2seater, so I just had a local shop (Six States Drivelines) extend my 2seater turbo driveshaft to the 2+2 length, & balance it for $95. Kinda expensive... but that sucker ain't ever gunna break!
01-18-2006, 11:31 AM
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I ended up paying about $125 for the turbo 2+2 driveshaft with differential flange. I was looking at $200 for a driveshaft modification. Your shop is cheap! That makes it a tossup on weather to go with a factory unit but I didn't find that good of a price.
01-18-2006, 02:32 PM
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yeah I think it's was like $150 or something like that when I called the junk yard, but that was for a 2+2 so I'd have to get it hacked anyways (it's going into a 2 seater). I could always broaden the search (I use car-part.com) and just do a little driving to get it. Or Maybe I'll just keep the stock 5 speed instead of the T5 to make things a little more simple for now. I dont plan on doing much work to the car other than getting it running good. Atleast not until I finish basic and Tech training. Then I'll worry about all that stuff. I just need to get the car up to par before I leave. The Z is the car we're keeping so it's got to be up to snuff for my wife and son to be cruising around in. (anybody want a 4 speed? 
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07-10-2006, 03:47 PM
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T5 is a noisier transmission, basically a truck transmission.
I threw a insulator blanket under my carpeting and that lessen the noise.
BTW, the transmission was new when I installed it so.....it's a tad noisier, but not to worry.
I threw a insulator blanket under my carpeting and that lessen the noise.
BTW, the transmission was new when I installed it so.....it's a tad noisier, but not to worry.
07-12-2006, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Z*Tech
T5 is a noisier transmission, basically a truck transmission.
I threw a insulator blanket under my carpeting and that lessen the noise.
BTW, the transmission was new when I installed it so.....it's a tad noisier, but not to worry.
I threw a insulator blanket under my carpeting and that lessen the noise.
BTW, the transmission was new when I installed it so.....it's a tad noisier, but not to worry.
07-13-2006, 09:48 PM
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I'm not a fan of the T5. Its clunkier, noisier and not very strong compared to the later "World Class" T5's.
The only real advantage is that for only $2500 you can have your Nissan T5 rebuilt and converted to GForce gears that should be able to handle about 600 ft/lbs of torqe in our sub 3000 lb cars...
The only real advantage is that for only $2500 you can have your Nissan T5 rebuilt and converted to GForce gears that should be able to handle about 600 ft/lbs of torqe in our sub 3000 lb cars...
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