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Rogue240sx · 10-22-2005, 01:10 AM

I just picked up a 87' 300zx, automatic, with the 3.0L Turbo engine. Tranny is blown. I'm getting conflicting information about what tranny will fit on this thing. Will the auto out of a '87 N/A 300zx work with this thing or is it actually a different tranny? I was also told that this particular chasis engine combo wasn't available with a manual (by the ex-owner), which I think is bullshit but can anyone clarify this for me?

Thanks in advance.

projectRDM · 10-22-2005, 07:59 AM

NA gearbox is a 71C like the Schassis, the turbo used a T5 IIRC.

TheWolf · 10-22-2005, 07:02 PM

87's don't use the T5... that stopped in 86. 87-89 used a version of the z32 tranny (FS5R30A) with a different bellhousing. There are a ton of 87 300zx turbos in manual. The swap is easy and parts are cheap.

All auto z31's used the same tranny 4n71b.

Rogue240sx · 10-22-2005, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I kinda figured the kid was full of shit.

10-22-2005, 01:10 AM	#1
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10-22-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
Rogue240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 43 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Rogue240sx Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Thanks for the info guys. I kinda figured the kid was full of shit. __________________ There's not enough hours in the day.

10-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#3
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	87's don't use the T5... that stopped in 86. 87-89 used a version of the z32 tranny (FS5R30A) with a different bellhousing. There are a ton of 87 300zx turbos in manual. The swap is easy and parts are cheap. All auto z31's used the same tranny 4n71b.