Need To Know What Other Automatics I Can Use As A Quick No Hassle Replacement For My 1982 280 Zx Turbo. Like Years And Car Models Besides Of Coarse Another 280 Zx. I Know Were Some Maxima's Are, Will They Work And If So What Years. Thanks

 

Well you certainly don't want to use a 4-cyl automatic.

So your only options are the 280Z/ZX and the Datsun 810/Maxima.
1977-84 use the L-series engine in the 810/Maxima. 1983/84 have the 4-speed auto. I have no idea if they are a bolt-in swap. The 4-speed would be nice but they are certainly a little larger... those are not a bolt-in. Someone years ago did a writeup on putting the auto with OD into a 280ZX Turbo.

Where do you live? I know around here people give away or throw away good 3-speed autos on occasion.

 

bleach , were kinda close i live in tacoma.

 

there is a nissan maxima 810 4 speed auto hear in the junk yard i have been taking parts off it to fix up my 280zx's for over 2 years now the funny thing is that the car is complete and no body but me ever goes to the auto wreaking yeard to pick off parts... i do belive u have to get the drive shaft shortend becuase of the longer auto tranny... but im not sure ill check on it when i have more time... if your looking for parts i have a 1981 280zxt auto tranny drive shaft the hole deal for sale... just let me know

 

there was a guy on Craigslist trying to sell a used 3-speed auto from a Z for about $50.

Also, I don't know why you would discount finding a 280ZX auto because here in Washington they are very plentiful. sure you don't find the auto as much as the manual but we have no shortage of parts cars unlike someone living on the east coast. Keep looking, and if I find one I'll try to remember to let you know or I'll post info on it in the Marketplace on this website.

 

im up in b.c. and i know a guy that has a crap load of them from cars hes put 5 speeds in, if you want i can check with him to see if he has any left. its only a couple hours drive for a 50 buck tranny.

 

Are you wanting the auto because that was what was in it, or do you really want it? What is the gas millage like on the automatic vrs manule? The thing I like about manules is I like that I can choose my rpm range, and shift when I want, and I know how to work on them. I havn't heard any thing bad about the auto yet as far as how long they last.