Changed my mind about giving up

[njzthirty]

Okay, where to start. So a couple years ago I bought a 91 na auto 2+2. It had all the valves bent. I rebuilt the engine and got it running. But then I had serious bottom end issues. So I gave up and tried selling it. But I just can't do it, I love z's. So how hard would it be to put a 5 speed na engine in? All I would have to do is drop it in and do the clutch assembly right?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Glad you're keeping it, but it's not quite that simple.

if you're just doing the engine, yes, it's simple. If you're converting to a 5-speed, no, not simple.

[njzthirty]

What's different besides installing the clutch assembly?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Adding clutch petal
adding clutch master cylinder
adding piping for hydraulic system
different drive shaft
adding shifter and shifter brackets
different alternator/transmission harness

need I go on?

[njzthirty]

I can't use the alternator and harness that comes with the new engine and trans? I forgot about the driveshaft, and everything else was expected with the clutch installation

[BigTDogg (MA)]

If you get a 5Speed engine, you can use that transmission alt harness.

This is more information than I could ever type out

[njzthirty]

Yeah that's what I planned on doing, new na engine with 5speed transmission with it. Come with an uncut wire harnesses and ecu. I'm sure I can pick up a drive shaft and clutch assembly off z1

[BigTDogg (MA)]

There may be used parts cheaper and closer to you (assuming you're in NJ). I'd contact Bernie Bilski, he has much more than what's listed here.

[njzthirty]

Yeah I'm in south jersey, thanks a lot, that would really help