starfyrels

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LSX swap and you'll be wishing you never spent time and money on a 6 spd 3uz.

kamlung

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except didn't the company that manufactured the LS mounts shut down?

starfyrels

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If you have enough money to find an lsx motor and tranny -- the mounts will be little to no money to fabricate.

sakataj

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yes they did.......

BTW i cant find that thread from a few years ago from when a vendor on here was selling a kit and it wasnt to expensive like 1.5 or 2k

dejavu157

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good vid, watched the whole thing. crappy color scheme though.

hacker_720

Thanks for all the links guys. Looks like the manual swaps are all GS300s except the IS300, which has no details (except the video).

I've thought of the LSx, but it seems like even more work, and lot's of custom electronics, and lots of stock items no longer working. This is my DD, and I have to take customers in my car, therefore it must be professional, so stock interior is important (and I like a nice, clean, stock look). I'm ok with the power for now, and not to be too old, but I need to keep it at a reasonable MPG, as I'm currently spending $600-$700/month on gas.

If I can find the adapter plate I think I could make it work, what about the drive shaft?

JeffTsai

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The W series transmission is not so strong. Some people over on the IS300 forums have broken them on a NA 2JZ in a IS300 lol. I don't know how long I would trust the W55/58 to hold up in a long term reliability in the V8 if you drive the car hard. If you drive it normal, then I guess it would be suitable.

This is why I mentioned using the 6 spd v160, those transmissions can survive at 4 digit HP levels.

OT0814

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one of the guys at my local meets actually made a kit for this. Go to www.quantum-auto.com his email should be on there and he could give you more info. Hes done many uz swaps and converted them to manual

FinLIFE

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What about the r154s? And what has to be done as far as ecu or electronics?

sakataj

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man i wish i could find that post from the vendor on here....i swear i posted in in but cant find it i will look again monday as im gone

Spyder78

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Dont worry Brian I got it lol.

http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/mksuv8co.html

sakataj

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that plate looks the same vlad BUT this was a post ON club lexus where the guy was selling them, i posted in it i just for the life of me cannot find it

hacker_720

Nothing yet, I will figure that out later, I'm not too worried, I think a neutral switch jumper will do for a minimum setup. I can always look at the wiring diagram or put an oscilloscope on it.

hacker_720

This is GREAT! Thanks, that intake looks amazing, too bad it's 2k.

hacker_720

I was reading the repair manual for the 2GS4 and it looks like the tranny can be pulled without pulling the engine, what I don't know is if the "new" tranny can be put in without pulling the engine.

Any ideas on the shifter linkage?