Someone saw this? Nissan 350Z Transmission adapter plate for M119

[Rouven036]

Just found this on ebay/YouTube, thought it might be of interest. No affiliation and of course electronic adaptation is required. Also no info about a flywheel/clutch kit mentioned.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-V8-M...N-350Z-GEARBOX-MOTORSPORT-DRIFT-/171852357010

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Oc4k2Ha_s

 

[2phast]

If they really wan't to sell that product, they should provide better documentation on the swap. Just providing an adapter plate isn't enough.

 

[stickyvicky]

i agree, tried to find out any documentation and detailed info. nothing

 

[500AMM]

If they really wan't to sell that product, they should provide better documentation on the swap. Just providing an adapter plate isn't enough.

Exactly.

What material quality is this?
High Quality aircraft aluminum (weight of aluminum, strength of steel).

Easy to say, but hard to prove unless a material certificate is provided. Additionally it is used a wide range of alu.alloys in the aircraft industries, depends on what part it is on the aircraft. Generally are alu.alloys anything from veeery low strength and upwards, and the raw material cost do partly reflect the mechanical properties. Based on the price on this plate, minus their mark-up, minus their production cost, it is not enough left to buy real "aircraft aluminium" raw material. I don't say these adapter plates is bad if the material is not within that category, but people has to be aware. Show me a material certificate and I can tell about the mechanical properties. I bet Michael (samiam44) will do so too.


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[5thscaleracer]

I would not worry to much about the aluminum material used even cast alloy that is CNC'd will hold up. When you torque the entire assembly down to spec its going to be real solid, if anything the first thing that would crack would be the bell housing of the transmission.

But as i have learned everyone on this forum drools over the minute detail of things..

Based on the images, price point, and location of PMC (Poland) if i were to guess they are using Dura Aluminum 2017 grade. Which is very inexpensive aluminum material but strong enough to make alot of nifty alloy bits.

Here is some info of 2017 vs the US industry standard 6061.. you guys can decide if it's worthy...

http://www.makeitfrom.com/compare/2017-T4-Aluminum/6061-T6-Aluminum/

For me the alloy used is good enough for an adapter flange application but not ideal of it's being subjected to rotational forces like a wheel spacer or flywheel. If PMC only supplied the supporting parts then they would actually sell some of these...

Supporting parts:
1. Flywheel ( you will either need a button style flywheel or a new flywheel made from scratch)
2. Clutch (which one, what stack height)
3. Throw out bearing style? mechanical or should a hydraulic version be used?
4. Trans Mounts to make sure it all lines up
5. Drive shaft adapter flange

With out those parts you can't do much with the plate... they should offer a working kit vs just a plate.

BTW they keep costs down because when they CNC a part it's not finished so basically it's a quick rough cut not a slow detailed cut you can tell by the pictures.

 

[fredtga]

This is the flywheel for the m119 engine. Custom made by them for one of their customers, but looks like is not available at the moment for purchase.

From the looks of the guide pins and threaded holes position, it is to be used with a 350Z clutch and pressure plate setup.




As far as I know, the 350Z has a one piece driveshaft and the yoke is a slip-in type like for many other japanese cars. This way an "adapter" is actually a cut and weld type work for the driveshaft.
There's a very good driveshaft only shop in my neighborhood and for $400 whey will cut, weld & balance and driveshaft to any length you want. It's not a big deal.

For the clutch hydraulics you might have to use a custom line, but that can be made custom for under $100.

 

[5thscaleracer]

Nice they designed a button flywheel