But, rumour has it,
the ratios in the roadster tranny
are different, and better suited for some uses...
just a rumour
Toby
> The early 240z cars (70/71) came with a 4 speed with removable bellhousing.
> This bellhousing mounted on the Roadster five speed allowed the Roadster
> trans to be mounted to the L series engine. If I were making the swap I
>would
> definitely stay with the L series 5 speed trans. It is much more durable
>than
> the Roadster 5 speed and is cheaper to rebuild. I know, I had a Roadster
> servo style box rebuilt. I had a friend do it who cut me a deal and I still
> spent over $800. Leave the Roadster transmissions for the Roadster guys and
> use a Z five speed. Even if you pay $100 for a used trans from a junkyard I
> think you still might come out ahead dollar wise after the rebuild.
>
> Just my 2 cents worth.
>
> John Over
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