Pintara 5 Speed Any Good?

[600Z]

Hi guys,

 

As the topic says I am wondering if a Pintara r31 5speed any good for a 260Z ?

 

Justin

[C.A.R.]

It's the same length as a S13/14 gearbox, and is too long for a 260 - shifter will come out in of the shifter hole too far rearwards. Cross member won't fit without modifying it.

Ratios are crap and they are a narrow gear gearbox - same as 240/260Z.

[dat2kman]

Pinty were a 4 Cylinder, CA 18- CA20 motor, bellhousing bolt pattern and gearbox orientation is wrong for a L series engine.

You need to use a L series bellhousing, this will bolt onto the Pinty centre plate/cluster.

Yes, it's overall length is 50 mm longer than regular L series box ( need to shorten tailshaft), the mount plate for the box to bdy crossmember is set back 30mm, compared to a stock L series bx ( need to modify crossmember - bit of welding cut'n'shut !)

 

As El Lurchos said, ratios are standard, or can be, worse, ie 1st gear can be 3.52, rather than 3.3! Easy fixed with a drop in close ratio gearset, but you'll need a shorter ratio diff!!

[600Z]

Thanks guys for the info I will not worry about that one.