Where or who do you guys recommend to get a rebuilt 5 speed transmission from.  Looking for an 81-83 zx, I think.  the close ratio with the 1: 0.75  5th gear ratio.   Any recommendations for me?

i have a 74 260z that I want to upgrade..

thanks,

billy

I believe this is where @Zedyone_kenobi found his.  It wouldn't go into gear and they talked him through the fix over the phone, IIRC.  Looked really good too. 

http://www.zcarsource.com/manual-5-speed-turbo-t-5-transmission-280zx-81-83-rebuilt_8_56430_197417.html

You're unlikely to find a place that has rebuilt 5 speeds "in stock".  Your best route will probably be to find a decent used one and take it to a shop that knows what's what.

And that 5th gear would be a .745.  .75 would come from your rounding method, which can vary depending on profession.

Your memory is amazing. Yes, I bought my Z transmission through them.  They were very good about helping me after the sale as well.

Ok thanks, I'll give that place a call.  Has anyone purchased a rebuilt transmission from Californiadatsun.com before?  He has them for sale on eBay...

You might want to google them "California Datsun" and read what people say. Used to be called Datsun parts LLC. 

Ok, I'll check them out.  I'm assuming that can't be a good thing.

7 minutes ago, goldmember said:

I'm assuming that can't be a good thing.

No it's not...

Here's one in Michigan for $350, supposedly.  http://www.car-part.com/

1982 Transmission Assembly Nissan 280 ZX

MT, w/o turbo; 2 passenger,MANUAL TRANS,RWD,178K

10723

$350

M-45 Auto Parts, Inc. USA-MI(West-Olive) Request_Quote 1-800-214-2472 Request_Insurance_Quote

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I got one from CA datsun and I am very happy with it. You may also check with Whitehead performance


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CaliforniaDatsun is a gamble.  That''s the problem.  If you get a bad part he makes it very difficult to make it right.  You got lucky.  If you're a gambler, go for it.

I am pretty sure Eiji at Datsun Spirit rebuilds transmissions...and at least when I visited him a few years ago he had a few in stock ready to rebuild.