interchangeable nissan transmissions

Post by **keiffer671** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:47 pm

hey,

i have a 1981 datsun with a z22 2.2L 2wd. the truck is not a problem at all. As a matter of fact its a freakin beast. My problem is i have about a 20 minute drive to work on the high way at about 70mph everyday. my little 4-speed just ain't gunna cut it for daily use. I'm trying to find out what year and model of other nissan trucks/cars have 5/6 speed trans' that will bolt up and what the differance in drive shaft length will be. any help will be greatly appriciated.

-keiffer

Post by **flinterman2000** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:52 pm

The J16, L18 and Z22 use the same tranny. the tranny from a240ZX or 280ZX would work but you would need to lengthen the front half of the drive shaft 4 inches as the tranny from the ZX is a short box (its designed for ihgh rpm and high hp), where as the tranny for the Z22 is designed for low rpm, high torque.

Post by **keiffer671** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:30 am

i've heard that a ka tranny will bolt right up. is this true or did i hear wrong

Post by **flinterman2000** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:47 am

I'm not sure, do not think so. PIEZ or dogred would know if the ka tranny bolts to the z or l engine.

Post by **keiffer671** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:10 am

would there be any other mod i'd have to do if i swap to another tranny? would the motor even like it or would i just be wasting money?

Post by **flinterman2000** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:56 am

Only the usual, gearbox mount and drive shaft. You may also have to alter the entry into the cab but that is not normal.

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