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Re: Engine swap-Z20E

To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: Engine swap-Z20E
From: "Daryl Smith" <drlsmith@dccnet.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:21:10 -0700
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&start=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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