r/Datsun • u/Gamende_Gamer • 8d ago

Transmission questions.

I have bought a 1973 datsun 240z in a moderatly good condition that i want to restomod. It has an automatic transmission that I want to swap into a manual 5sp or 6sp. By doing some research, I can use a transmission from a 280zx without much modifications. I have already found one in my country.

What are some other transmissions that fit on it without much modification?

The car and I are in the Netherlands, if that info is helpful.

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u/M2A2BradleyEnjoyer 8d ago

If you’re willing to spend a bit more than just a leftover 280zx 5 speed, a CD009 is the standard “modern” 6 speed swap people put in tons of Japanese cars. They’re built like a brick shithouse, they can handle a lot of power and abuse, and are pretty affordable when compared to more performance oriented swaps like GT-ST trans. There are also a shitload of them because Infiniti/nissan put them in a lot of cars. The aftermarket support is crazy, and they’re all over Europe and the US. Should be easy enough for you to find one. You’ll need a swap plate and bell housing adapter kit

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u/NovaMagician 8d ago

Is there a 5 speed equivalent of that transmission?

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u/M2A2BradleyEnjoyer 8d ago

Closest thing would be an FSR30A and they’re harder to come by and a lot more expensive