Nissan F4W71B is a manual gearbox from Nissan. The Society has 5 vehicles on file with it, 5 with a source we opened and 0 still leads.
Datsun
| Vehicle | Years | Shift pattern | Gearbox source | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 240Z / 260Z (4-speed) S30 4-speed manual [1]Applies to: 240Z and 260Z (US/Canada) | 1970-1976 | 4 speed, reverse bottom right | Corroborated | |
| Datsun 280Z S30 (US) US, 4-speed [2]Applies to: US 280Z | 1975-1976, 1978 | 4 speed, reverse bottom right | Corroborated | |
| Datsun 280Z S30 (US) US-market 4-speed car (5-speed also shown) [3]Applies to: 4-speed car | 1977 | 4 speed, reverse bottom right | Corroborated | |
| Datsun 280Z S30 (280Z) 4-speed (or 5-speed) manual | Gate: 1 3 / 2 4 R and 1 3 5 / 2 4 R (reverse bottom right) = 4RBR and 5RBR [4]Applies to: 4-speed manual | 1977 | Gate not yet confirmed or non-standard | Verified |
Datsun / Nissan
| Vehicle | Years | Shift pattern | Gearbox source | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun / Nissan 280Z S130 Both 4-speed and 5-speed manual cars | Gate: 5RBR (1 3 5 / 2 4 R) and 4RBR (1 3 / 2 4 R) [5]Applies to: 4-speed manual | 1977 | Gate not yet confirmed or non-standard | Verified |
Research notes
Caveats and conflicts (3)
- Export 240Z/260Z had FS5C71 5-speed boxes per the same thread.
- Row also shows a 5-speed option for 1977 (FS5W71B).
- Manual covers 280Z (HLS30) variants; automatic is 3N71B.
References
- Forum. Classic Z Car Club thread: 240Z lists F4W71A and F4W71B; 260Z (USA and Canada) lists F4W71B (4-speed). [link]
- Owner's manual. 1977 owner manual text names Model F4W71B 4-speed floor shift; Classic Z thread lists F4W71B for US 280Z. [link]
- Forum. Classic Z Car Club thread: 280Z (USA and Canada) lists F4W71B 4-speed and FS5W71B 5-speed. [link]
- Service manual. 1977 Datsun 280Z service manual (General Information model-variation table; Manual Transmission section figures 'F4W71B transmission'): HLS30 2-seater/2+2 variants list F4W71B with R200 diff. [link]
- Service manual. 1977 Datsun 280Z service manual (General Information model-variation table; Manual Transmission section figures 'F4W71B transmission'): HLS30 2-seater/2+2 variants list F4W71B with R200 diff. [link]
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