Q45 question

Post by **shickapooka800** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

Hello,I am shopping for an interesting car to meet my curious mind.I like the Q45 (pre 95) but i was wondering there are any with manual transmissions? If not then is there a popular transmission the will fit nicely?thank you

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

Quote »I like the Q45 (pre 95)...are any with manual transmissions?[/quote] Not from the factory. It is not that kind of car. Have heard rumors of later conversions, but it would be extremely difficult. The car is heavy, and the engine works very well with the automatic, especially in highway passing.

Post by **Obsydian** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

My research of the past week has suggested from a few sources that the bellhousing of the 300ZX gearboxes matches up with the VH41/45... ?

If this is indeed proven to be true (and one day I intend to find out by hand) I guess you could go with a Zed transmission and fabricate mounts, tailshaft, etc. etc to suit.

Regards,Obzai

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

True - But this has been hashed out ad nauseum (search button).

No place for a clutch pedal OR a clutch MCyl, little room for an E-brake relocation, firewall and tranny hump modifications required, exhaust re-routing, custom made replacement driveshaft, and so on.

Not only that, but it'll STILL be slower than the automatic. WHY? Because your gear ratios will be optimized for the torque and gearing of a Z car, not a Q.

That being said, GO FOR IT anyway!!!

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

A member here ( I forgot which one) had an estimate from a speed shop, that quoted him 5 to 7k (max) for conversion and that inluded moving the handbrake, ecu etc.

I think an early Q with a manual would be very interesting..As soon as someone gets one for a good deal I might consider it.

Fred...

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:12 pm

For a better discussion, this should be moved to Infinit engineering section , which I will .

Fred...

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