I think the Roadster tranny is the hot setup but the 240 tranny is the more
reliable setup.
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From: <racery@comcast.net>
To: <JOver4X4@aol.com>; <fj201@cox.net>; <drlsmith@telus.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: 5 spd transmission ?
> 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.
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