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Old 04-20-07 | 12:29 PM
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Hi,

I've been told that converting an SC400 to 6-spd is a viable option. Can some people here who have experience with this sort of thing please comment. Is there an available tranny to match up to the engine? What other work is involved in the swap?

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Old 04-20-07 | 12:36 PM
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I think about it every day-- v160 -- adapter ring-- 6 gears-- no more automatic-- a car that's actually fast-- more chicks will like me -
Old 04-20-07 | 01:34 PM
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The adapter just came out not long ago.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=v160
Old 04-20-07 | 01:43 PM
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Yeah, thats what Santa is planning to drop down ScottURNot's chimney!
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damn but as stated its still gonna cost 6k + install
Old 04-20-07 | 03:51 PM
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yea, if you already have the trans!! soooo worth it though.
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im working on a low budget r154 swap sc400 right now for a good buddy of mine should be interesting
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Originally Posted by vince1128
damn but as stated its still gonna cost 6k + install
makes me rather swap a manual front cut of a 1JZ for less...still have the manual (and the power potential). This would be a no brainer if the V8 didn't sound so amazing.
Old 04-20-07 | 05:52 PM
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MOVED to proper forum
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Originally Posted by Blizzy
makes me rather swap a manual front cut of a 1JZ for less...still have the manual (and the power potential). This would be a no brainer if the V8 didn't sound so amazing.
true ........
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No one said that the car hobby was cheap Still the SC400 with the V160 would change the entire attitude of the car and make is more like the sport coupe as it's billed to be.

If you like this quality, just wait until you guys see our twin turbo manifolds coming out next week for the 1/2/3uz. TOTAL quality, and you get to keep your AC and PS. But for now here's the V160 adapter.



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You are guys are making some beautiful stuff right there. I have seen pics of your motor on supraforums. A beast you will have.
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Originally Posted by c0wboy
If you like this quality, just wait until you guys see our twin turbo manifolds coming out next week for the 1/2/3uz.
You have my full attention. Holy smokes.
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Hmmmmm!!! I wonder how that came about??? . I bet they look fantastic!!!

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Originally Posted by c0wboy
No one said that the car hobby was cheap Still the SC400 with the V160 would change the entire attitude of the car and make is more like the sport coupe as it's billed to be.

If you like this quality, just wait until you guys see our twin turbo manifolds coming out next week for the 1/2/3uz. TOTAL quality, and you get to keep your AC and PS. But for now here's the V160 adapter.



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Old 04-20-07 | 08:56 PM
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I am wondering how the tranny swap cost $6000 cause I found a tranny on ebizzle for $2500 and though the adapter and clutch was $1500??????


unless someone was adding labor in which case forshame for letting someone else touch your car



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