ok so here's the scenario. i found a 1974 240Z for sale. its an automatic. i'm looking for stick. i know people have done the auto-manual swap, but what areas need to be addressed? is the compression different in the auto than the manual? i want a five speed, maybe from a 280Z, as i hear that's a popular swap. what say you?

there is a great site geocities.com/zgarage2001/enginehtml take a good look and see what you think. I think it will asnwer all your ???

but where did you ever find yourself a 74 240Z:ermm:

indeed. i was mistaken. it was a 260Z. no bother, someone else has two 240Z, one a '72 with an auto in seemingly good condition (she even claims it runs, which i doubt) and she also has another 240Z which she doesn't have the papers to, and its quite rusted. but it has a manual transmission, so i'm thinking of taking the rusty z's engine and trans and putting them in the 72. sound like a good idea?

I have recently done an auto to 4 speed swap. And I have done them before also. Let me know if you need help or just have any questions, I will be glad to help.

-Bryan

If not, I'd suggest focusing on the rest of the car first (ie, body, engine, etc.).

Had an automatic in the 74 260, and it was a nice transmission (smooth shifting and never a problem).

If the tranny is in good shape, spend the bucks on everything else (and enjoy not shifting....)

for your information , the automatics used a flex plate insted of a flywheel. I have a good flywheel from a 280zx that I will trade for your flexplate. Let me know .Gary