Yes, I remembered your ingenious swap, but it involved cutting 'n' welding,
which is why I qualified my post with "...will bolt up without too much
trouble..."
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Smith [mailto:drlsmith@dccnet.com]
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 5:21 PM
To: Datsun Roadster List; Pete Peters
Subject: Re: Engine swap-Z20E
Ummm....Sort of.
IF you can find a diesel p/u transmission, you can bolt the bellhousing to
the 200SX/260Z/280Z/Pickup 5spds, and then bolt it to your engine. Other
minor mods may be required to fit it in your car. There are at least two
variations of the transmission tho so be sure of what you get. Bearing sizes
are also a point to watch.
OR use the diesel transmission, and swap the gears in from another
transmission to get the ratios you want. (the diesel has an extremely low 1
st gear)
I modded the bellhousing to fit a '90 240SX 5 spd. Required some
'modification' of the frame (cut and weld) as well as a shortened
driveshaft. Also had the OD switched from a .759 to a .833 to be more
freindly to my 1.8 stroker.
A little more info can be found here:
<http://www.311s.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2749&postdays=0&postorder=asc&st
art=0>
Easiest by far is to put in a roadster 5 spd.
Daryl
'66 1.8 stroker, 240SX/diesel 5spd, Edis Ignition, EFI project. Sadly yet to
be finnished..........
From: "Pete Peters" <ppeters914@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Engine swap-Z20E
> You originally said you were only interested in the 5-speed tranny for
> your R16.
>
> AFAIK, the only 5-speed tranny that will bolt up without too much
> trouble to a roadster engine is a 5-speed roadster tranny.
>
> Wouldn't be the first time, but did I miss something somewhere?
>
> Thanks.
>
> ` ___ '
> Pete - (O o) -
> ------------------ooO--(_)--Ooo-----
> Lake Forest Park, WA
> 1966 1600 SPL311 roadster
> 1966 L20B PL411 wagon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ronnie Day
> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 3:38 PM
> To: Francisco Arriaga; Roadster List
> Subject: Re: Engine swap-Z20E
>
>
>> Frank
>
>> I know this is a subject frequently asked about, but,
>> has anyone done a Z20E engine swap? I found a good
>> engine from a 1980 200SX with a 5 speed transmission
>> that I can have for free. I was mainly interested on
>> the tranny, but it might be better to do the whole
>> package; the Z20E is fuel injected and 5 speeds would
>> be nicer than 4. My original idea was to stroke my R16
>> to 2000cc. The price is right too!!
>>
>> I tried to find some resources on the Z20E online, but
>> there isn't much. Doesn't seem to be a popular choice. Thanks in
>> advanced!
>
> The Z20 is basically an L-20 with a NAP-Z head. Yes, it could be done,
> but clearances would almost certainly be a problem, both pan to cross
> member and cam cover to hood. Plus you'd have to do a lot of
> fabrication.
>
> It would be much easier since it all just bolts back in, and almost
> certainly much less expensive bottom line, to stroke your R-16.
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