John,
I'm using a 90 adapter on my 5spd/2000 conversion in my 1966. Just as Mike
says, I had to make some clearance on the tranny tunnel and use the 90
adapter to keep the trans from banging on the tunnel and for enough
clearance for the cable. Instead of just banging out the tunnel, I opened
the sheet metal and made a plate to seal the opening. In addition, I dropped
the tranny support bracket to the lower set of frame-holes and sliced off
the bottom half of the support bracket.
Fred Katz - So.SF
roadster@rcn.com
www.badroc.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: 5 speed transmission swap
> In regards to a 4- to 5-speed swap, it was written:
>
> > You'll also need to bang out the tranny tunnel where the speedo cable
> > comes out of the tranny and use the 90* adapter.
>
> Is this correct? I believe only the 4-speed uses the 90 degree drive.
> I also believe the speedo cable for a 2000 is slightly shorter, which
> isn't a problem for a 4- to 5- swap but may be an issue if using a
> 4-speed to replace a 5-speed.
>
> Also, personal observation is a 4-speed/3.9 (stock 1600) is a better
> match for around-town driving than a 5-speed/3.7 (stock 2000).
> the 4-speed is geared a good deal lower: 3.382 / 2.013 / 1.312
> versus the 5-speed's 2.678 / 1.704 / 1.262. That overdrive sure is
> nice on the freeway, though.
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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