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| - | With A-series gearboxes getting less common, you might consider a transmission swap. With the Nissan [[71-Series Transmission]], we have lots of choices included 6-speeds and [[stumpy]] gearboxes that use stock tailshafts. Or non-Nissan brand transmissions can be swapped in behind the A12. | + | [[Category:Transmission]] |
| + | With A-series gearboxes getting less common, you might consider a transmission swap. With the Nissan [[71-Series Transmission]], we have lots of choices include [[6-speed]] gearboxes and [[stumpy]] gearboxes that use stock tailshafts. Or non-Nissan brand transmissions can be swapped in behind the A12. | ||
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| + | = Common Swaps = | ||
| + | Common swaps include: | ||
| + | * Datsun B210 5-speed for A14 (63-series) | ||
| + | * Datsun B310 5-speeds for A14/A15 (60-series) | ||
| + | * [[Toyota 5-speed]] using Dellow bellhousing for A-series | ||
| + | * [[Automatic Transmission]] | ||
| + | * [[Manual transmission conversion]] for automatic-equipped 1200s | ||
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| + | For information on common swaps see: [[5-Speeds]] | ||
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| + | This article will focus on swaps adapting non-A-series tranmissions to fit. | ||
| = Tunnel Consideration = | = Tunnel Consideration = | ||
| - | A standard Datsun 1200 has a small central tunnel, limiting the gearboxes that will fit. However, automatic-equipped Datsun 1200s have a very large that will accomodate most gearboxes and still allow the factory heater to work. | + | A standard Datsun 1200 has a small central tunnel, limiting the gearboxes that will fit. However, automatic-equipped Datsun 1200s have a very large tunnel that will accomodate most gearboxes and still allow the factory heater to work. |
| See main article: [[Tunnel]] | See main article: [[Tunnel]] | ||
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| = Cut & Shut = | = Cut & Shut = | ||
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| Cut-and-shut is where the front part of the new transmission is cut off, and a cut-off part of an A-series transmission is welded to it. | Cut-and-shut is where the front part of the new transmission is cut off, and a cut-off part of an A-series transmission is welded to it. | ||
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| + | Just cut the bellhousing and weld on a fragment of A-series bell housing, then machine the input shaft smaller. | ||
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| + | Silva S15 6-speed gearbox modified for use with A12 engine | ||
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Revision as of 04:58, 2 January 2012
With A-series gearboxes getting less common, you might consider a transmission swap. With the Nissan 71-Series Transmission, we have lots of choices include 6-speed gearboxes and stumpy gearboxes that use stock tailshafts. Or non-Nissan brand transmissions can be swapped in behind the A12.
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Common Swaps
Common swaps include:
- Datsun B210 5-speed for A14 (63-series)
- Datsun B310 5-speeds for A14/A15 (60-series)
- Toyota 5-speed using Dellow bellhousing for A-series
- Automatic Transmission
- Manual transmission conversion for automatic-equipped 1200s
For information on common swaps see: 5-Speeds
This article will focus on swaps adapting non-A-series tranmissions to fit.
Tunnel Consideration
A standard Datsun 1200 has a small central tunnel, limiting the gearboxes that will fit. However, automatic-equipped Datsun 1200s have a very large tunnel that will accomodate most gearboxes and still allow the factory heater to work.
See main article: Tunnel
Adapter Plate
How about a good-old fashioned adapter plate? This is how it was done when I was younger. They swapped any kind of gearbox to any kind of engine.
An adapter plate bolts to the engine, then using a 2nd set of bolt holes the tranmission is bolted to it.
Cut & Shut
Cut-and-shut is where the front part of the new transmission is cut off, and a cut-off part of an A-series transmission is welded to it.
Just cut the bellhousing and weld on a fragment of A-series bell housing, then machine the input shaft smaller.
Silva S15 6-speed gearbox modified for use with A12 engine
