Datsun 260z, Chevy V8Z project thread.
#87
Re: Datsun 260z, Chevy V8Z project thread.
Originally Posted by random-strike
Originally Posted by SinisterCRX
Why not go with a built 700r4?
was gunna use a 700r4 but the guy never responded
#88
Re: Datsun 260z, Chevy V8Z project thread.
Originally Posted by random-strike
do you know anything about the T5s out of s10s and blazers... are they the same as the ones in camaros/firebirds?
They came in various cars with various engines & both WC/NWC were offered at the same time in same models. The T5 has got to have more varieties/flavors/mods than any other tranny - it was used in so many different cars for 15 years or so...
WC trannys aren't necessarily stronger - torque rating is still application & gearset dependent. The NWC trannys are rated at no more than 265lb/ft of torque - as are some WC trannys. The primary difference between WC & NWC is WC uses roller bearings under the gears vs bronze bushings in NWC & the blocker rings are are composite vs solid bronze for NWC. NWC uses traditional gear oil (70 wt) & WC uses ATF. The torque ratings are generally gearset dependent - as a rule of thumb, the higher the first gear (lower numerically), the stronger the tranny. This is due largely to the T5's aluminum case construction & the gears are literally pushing themselvels apart - there is quite a bit of case flex in T5 trannys which is bad for strength.
Finding a WC tranny - you can look for known original applications ('85-up V8 Mustang (all '86-up), V8 Camaro/Firebird ('88-up), S10 '93 only - there are others), run the tag number & see if you can figure it out (most tag# lists don't tell, a few have partial data), or you can look at the front countershaft bearing retainer - the one on the left is NWC, the one on the right is WC.
Here is a link with more additional bullshit about the T5 : http://www.moderndriveline.com/Techn...t5_history.htm
Edit
Whoops... I didnt read the WHOLE thread before posting... Your going with an auto.
Nice project though. I prefer 510's to the Z's. I have some pics of a 510 with a V8 on the computer somewhere...
#89
Re: Datsun 260z, Chevy V8Z project thread.
another one of johhnys HT threads ROFL
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1382936
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1382936
#90
Re: Datsun 260z, Chevy V8Z project thread.
picked up the trans today... $150 bucks not bad. short shaft TH350 rebuilt with a shiftkit and a new stall.
also kinda put together the mounts for the engine, still needs one more hole for where it'll connect to the frame.
also kinda put together the mounts for the engine, still needs one more hole for where it'll connect to the frame.