1982 datsun 280zx compatible with 81 or not?

Asked by jcr3 Jun 08, 2010 at 08:44 PM about the 1981 Nissan 280ZX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey I just got a 1981 280zx the tranny 's input rod and possibly more are toast
Just went on me on the first real test drive to say i am bummed is an
understatement. Finally get my dream car a boom, she no work...
It also needs some odds and ends there is a guy selling a 1982 280zx how
compatible are the tranny and things like seatbelt clips, t -roof glass, etc etc

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Alberto answered 13 years ago

parts interchangeability is very good between all the 280zx's regardless of years - maybe not all of it but a lot of it (now, remember that body - trim- interior bits will be diff between 2 seaters and 2=2 models) by the way - nice photo of a "real" Z car - why is the ZX your dream when you have a real Z ?

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jcr3 answered 13 years ago

my car is a rocket. I am wondering if you know about mufflers? Once again is the 82 and 81 parts interchangeable (particularly the exhaust manifold )

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Derek answered 13 years ago

For the most part, everything is interchangeable. The only real differences between the two were in the engine management side of things. And it wasnt very big ones.

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