FS5R30A swap question

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  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    • 9384
    #16
    one_fast_300zx;324968 wrote: That could very well be the problem. I don't know what year mount Mike was using but mine is an 88T.
    Late 87T......the difference isnt in the chassis. The transmission mounting points are the same for them all. I mounted a Z32 30A into my 86 using a 71C crossmember and mount. Shits all the same. -.-
    - VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra -
  • MuhKaydenZ
    MuhKaydenZ
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    • 657
    #17
    TearingRaven;324962 wrote: Just measured, I am 3/4 of an inch off. Going to run to the junkyard and try to find a later mount and see if they are different.....

    Shit is really stressing me out.
    I'll make it easy for you give me the 30a and take my 71c
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  • TearingRaven
    TearingRaven
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    • 2572
    #18
    Well.... it's in. Rather than fucking around with modding the mount, I drilled new holes through the frame slotted bolts with fender washers and just bolted it in. I'd be very interested to see why some are able to bolt it in.

    1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2- My first Z, back in the family
    1987 Nissan 300ZX Turbo RIP 4/87 - 4/28/2011
    Under Construction: 1986 Nissan 300ZX NA2T Slicktop
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  • NissanEgg
    NissanEgg
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    • 5220
    #19
    There are different part numbers for the trans bracket. I assume that where the difference is.

    1986 300ZX Turbo…sold
    1990 Skyline GT-R…new money pit
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  • G-E
    G-E
    Junior Member
    • 6320
    #20
    I used the mount from a '86 71c to install my '87 30a, albeit with custom poly bushings and welded upper piece… so I can tell you the mounts may have different stampings, minor shape variation or whatnot, but the critical dimensions are the same
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