I have a 1995 SC300 5spd with ~155K miles.

I need to rebuild/replace my tranny which is starting to die and I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny that the W58 in the 1995 Supra Non-Turbo is EXACTLY the same transmission that's in the 1995 SC300.

The reason I ask is that the W58 through Lexus can be had for ~$2,300 while the Supra trany from Toyota is ~$1,300. That's a big difference for the same transmission (assuming they are the same).

I was hoping to get some independent information before asking Toyota.

Thanks

 

according to another member on the board (this one or SF...forgot which one), there were 2 versions of the w58. a short and long version. early sc300's had the short and later models had the long. don't know what year the difference came into play but i think around 95/96. all supra's had the long version i believe. anyone else verify this?

but for that kind of $, may as well just upgrade it an r154 if u ever plan on turboing your car.

 

^agreed, go with the r154, much better tranny and stronger. Shoot, if your even considering the $2300 tranny then get a v161 6 spd out of a TT Supra, I've seen them go for $2000 in prety good shape and low miles.

 

Does anyone know how to make the speed sensor work before we all decide the R154 is such a great way to go? Its the only thing stopping me...

Ian

 

A soarer R154 is even more rare than a V160 unless you want to get a MKIII R154 and send it to Boost Logic with $2K for them to make it fit and work in your SC3.

qksl2 I'm not sure about that speed sensor issue.

 

not sure on the speed sensor myself...still doing research. how about the tach?

if looking at the 6 speeds, don't forget all the other required parts to make it work.

 

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=160750

moved

 

OLT, i think u posted an incorrect link. linked thread is about body kits, not trannies.

 

You should contact Luis at Carson Toyota in SoCal. Very honest and they give much better pricing (like 20% off) than most Lexus / Toyota dealers and has Lexus parts, he'll probably know the answer to your question. Please post up here what you do and what you spent. Good luck..