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== Z31 Driveshaft Information ==
== Z31 Driveshaft Information ==
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Below is a list of the different driveshaft configurations used in the Z31 chassis:
Below is a list of the different driveshaft configurations used in the Z31 chassis:


| Driveshaft Type | Notes |
{| class="wikitable"
|---|---|
! Driveshaft Type
| Automatic 2-Seater | Used in all 2-seater automatic models |
! Notes
| Early NA Manual 2-Seater (71C) | For early production naturally aspirated manuals |
|-
| Late NA Manual 2-Seater (71C) | For later production naturally aspirated manuals |
| Automatic 2-Seater
| Early Turbo Manual (T5) | Used with early Borg-Warner T5-equipped Turbo models |
| Used in all 2-seater automatic models
| Late 87+ Turbo Manual (90A) | For late Turbo models using the FS5R90A transmission |
|-
| Automatic 2+2 | Used in all 2+2 automatic models |
| Early NA Manual 2-Seater (71C)
| NA Manual 2+2 | For naturally aspirated 2+2 manual cars |
| For early production naturally aspirated manuals
|-
| Late NA Manual 2-Seater (71C)
| For later production naturally aspirated manuals
|-
| Early Turbo Manual (T5)
| Used with early Borg-Warner T5-equipped Turbo models
|-
| Late 87+ Turbo Manual (90A)
| For late Turbo models using the FS5R90A transmission
|-
| Automatic 2+2
| Used in all 2+2 automatic models
|-
| NA Manual 2+2
| For naturally aspirated 2+2 manual cars
|}


=== Manual Driveshaft Information ===
=== Manual Driveshaft Information ===


[http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/images/Driveshaft/FS5r90Acoupe.png image: FS5R90A Coupe Driveshaft]
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Driveshaft/FS5r90Acoupe.png


[http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/images/Driveshaft/fs5w71c87-89.png image: FS5W71C 87-89 Driveshaft]
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[http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/images/Driveshaft/gez31driveshaftfull.png image: GE Z31 Driveshaft]
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Driveshaft/gez31driveshaftfull.png


The universal joints are not the same size on the N/A vs Turbo driveshafts. The Turbo U-joints are larger, so you cannot simply swap yokes or differential flanges on the driveshaft.
The universal joints are not the same size on the N/A vs Turbo driveshafts. The Turbo U-joints are larger, so you cannot simply swap yokes or differential flanges on the driveshaft.
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=== Differential Companion Flanges ===
=== Differential Companion Flanges ===


| Style | Description | Part Number |
{| class="wikitable"
|---|---|---|
! Style
| Early Style | Rectangle Bolt Pattern |
! Description
|
! Part Number
 
|-
[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-flange-assy-com~38210-10v00.html?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1984&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( 38210-10V00 (No Longer Available)])
| Early Style
| Rectangle Bolt Pattern
| 38210-Y0800 (No Longer Available)
|-
| Late Style (87+)
| Round/Square Bolt Pattern
| [https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-flange-assy-com~38210-10v00.html?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1984&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( 38210-10V00 (No Longer Available)]
|}
You can swap the differential companion flange on the differential relatively easily with a steering wheel puller.
You can swap the differential companion flange on the differential relatively easily with a steering wheel puller.
Be sure to re-torque the pinion nut to '''137–144 ft-lbs''' after swapping the flange.
Be sure to re-torque the pinion nut to '''137–144 ft-lbs''' after swapping the flange.
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=== Slip Yoke Measurements ===
=== Slip Yoke Measurements ===


| Measurement | Value |
{| class="wikitable"
|---|---|
! Measurement
| Length of Slip Yokes | 4.125" |
! Value
| FS5R30A Diameter | 1.625" |
|-
| FS5R90A Diameter | 1.5" |
| Length of Slip Yokes
| FS6W71C Diameter | 1.375" |
| 4.125"
|-
| FS5R30A Diameter
| 1.625"
|-
| FS5R90A Diameter
| 1.5"
|-
| FS6W71C Diameter
| 1.375"
|}


=== Automatic Driveshaft Information ===
=== Automatic Driveshaft Information ===
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There were 4 different driveshafts used in automatic transmission models. They varied based on body style and model year. Below is the breakdown:
There were 4 different driveshafts used in automatic transmission models. They varied based on body style and model year. Below is the breakdown:


| Model | Year | Drive Shaft Length (Center-to-Center) | Differential Companion Flange |
{| class="wikitable"
|---|---|---|---|
! Model
| 2 Seat | 1984–1986 | Coming Soon | Rectangle |
! Year
| 4 Seat (2+2) | 1984–1986 | 34.75 in (882.65 mm) | Rectangle |
! Drive Shaft Length (Center-to-Center)
| 2 Seat | 1987–1989 | Coming Soon | Square |
! Differential Companion Flange
| 4 Seat (2+2) | 1987–1989 | 34.75 in (882.65 mm) | Square |
|-
| 2 Seat
| 1984–1986
| Coming Soon
| Rectangle
|-
| 4 Seat (2+2)
| 1984–1986
| 34.75 in (882.65 mm)
| Rectangle
|-
| 2 Seat
| 1987–1989
| Coming Soon
| Square
|-
| 4 Seat (2+2)
| 1987–1989
| 34.75 in (882.65 mm)
| Square
|}


=== Sources Used ===
=== Sources Used ===


[http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/z31fsm.php 1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]- Nissan Fast software
[[Z31/z31fsm php|1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]]
* Nissan Fast software
* FS5R30A Image and FS5W71C 2+2 Image by GE
* FS5R30A Image and FS5W71C 2+2 Image by GE
* FS5R90A Image and FS5W71C Image By Jason Butts of z31performance
* FS5R90A Image and FS5W71C Image By Jason Butts of z31performance
[http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:driveshafts Z31 Wiki]- Paul Hillman (Aka :AZ-ZBUM)
[http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:driveshafts Z31 Wiki]
* Paul Hillman (Aka :AZ-ZBUM)


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Z31 Driveshaft Information[edit]

The 1984 to 1989 300zx cars came with six different driveshaft configurations depending on body, transmission, and engine. The reason for the differences is each Transmission has their own unique slip-yoke on the driveshaft, and length of the drive shaft will vary per the body configuration.

Z31 Driveshaft Types[edit]

Below is a list of the different driveshaft configurations used in the Z31 chassis:

Driveshaft Type Notes
Automatic 2-Seater Used in all 2-seater automatic models
Early NA Manual 2-Seater (71C) For early production naturally aspirated manuals
Late NA Manual 2-Seater (71C) For later production naturally aspirated manuals
Early Turbo Manual (T5) Used with early Borg-Warner T5-equipped Turbo models
Late 87+ Turbo Manual (90A) For late Turbo models using the FS5R90A transmission
Automatic 2+2 Used in all 2+2 automatic models
NA Manual 2+2 For naturally aspirated 2+2 manual cars

Manual Driveshaft Information[edit]

FS5r90Acoupe.png

fs5w71c87-89.png

gez31driveshaftfull.png

The universal joints are not the same size on the N/A vs Turbo driveshafts. The Turbo U-joints are larger, so you cannot simply swap yokes or differential flanges on the driveshaft.

Differential Companion Flanges[edit]

Style Description Part Number
Early Style Rectangle Bolt Pattern 38210-Y0800 (No Longer Available)
Late Style (87+) Round/Square Bolt Pattern 38210-10V00 (No Longer Available)

You can swap the differential companion flange on the differential relatively easily with a steering wheel puller. Be sure to re-torque the pinion nut to 137–144 ft-lbs after swapping the flange.

Slip Yoke Measurements[edit]

Measurement Value
Length of Slip Yokes 4.125"
FS5R30A Diameter 1.625"
FS5R90A Diameter 1.5"
FS6W71C Diameter 1.375"

Automatic Driveshaft Information[edit]

There were 4 different driveshafts used in automatic transmission models. They varied based on body style and model year. Below is the breakdown:

Model Year Drive Shaft Length (Center-to-Center) Differential Companion Flange
2 Seat 1984–1986 Coming Soon Rectangle
4 Seat (2+2) 1984–1986 34.75 in (882.65 mm) Rectangle
2 Seat 1987–1989 Coming Soon Square
4 Seat (2+2) 1987–1989 34.75 in (882.65 mm) Square

Sources Used[edit]

1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual

  • Nissan Fast software
  • FS5R30A Image and FS5W71C 2+2 Image by GE
  • FS5R90A Image and FS5W71C Image By Jason Butts of z31performance

Z31 Wiki

  • Paul Hillman (Aka :AZ-ZBUM)
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