craaaazzy's W58 to R154 swap
06-01-09 | 01:25 PM
#79
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From: South Florida
So question for all the r154 owners.What bracket are you guys using for the reansmission mount? Ive tried the 1jz mk3 and that did not work. Im currently using the auto sc bracket but this raises the tranny about a inch higher than it should be.Are you gyus using the soarer bracket?
06-01-09 | 01:51 PM
#80
So question for all the r154 owners.What bracket are you guys using for the reansmission mount? Ive tried the 1jz mk3 and that did not work. Im currently using the auto sc bracket but this raises the tranny about a inch higher than it should be.Are you gyus using the soarer bracket?
By the way I have a used r154 soarer shifter top bracket that will give you 27 inches to the middle and a brand new shifter lever that will lengthen so you can use the bracket. I am selling both parts for $160. I might be able to also find more from my connection in Japan if anyone else is interested in those parts. I have a for sale ad that has the parts number for these parts in the classified section.
06-01-09 | 02:53 PM
#81
From what I'm used to, is cut the support piece:
Figure out how far the shifter will go in 1st, 3rd and 5th and weld a small sheet of steel where the support piece used to be. You'll give yourself enough clearance for the shifter.
As for the weird shifter angle, it's easily fixed with a shifter extension piece. You'll need the dog leg extension:
We've always got our extender pieces at Autobacs, but they're out of business now.
Figure out how far the shifter will go in 1st, 3rd and 5th and weld a small sheet of steel where the support piece used to be. You'll give yourself enough clearance for the shifter.
As for the weird shifter angle, it's easily fixed with a shifter extension piece. You'll need the dog leg extension:
We've always got our extender pieces at Autobacs, but they're out of business now.
why not just use the swan neck shifter where the bend is right from the tranny instead of cutting that piece and adding a dog leg at the top?
I imagine you would need a new shifter plate or boot to make that work
06-02-09 | 11:28 AM
#82
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From: South Florida
I have been doing my tranny work today for fitment while I install my engine. I am using the bracket that came with the tranny and it fits right up. My r154 comes from the soarer.
By the way I have a used r154 soarer shifter top bracket that will give you 27 inches to the middle and a brand new shifter lever that will lengthen so you can use the bracket. I am selling both parts for $160. I might be able to also find more from my connection in Japan if anyone else is interested in those parts. I have a for sale ad that has the parts number for these parts in the classified section.
By the way I have a used r154 soarer shifter top bracket that will give you 27 inches to the middle and a brand new shifter lever that will lengthen so you can use the bracket. I am selling both parts for $160. I might be able to also find more from my connection in Japan if anyone else is interested in those parts. I have a for sale ad that has the parts number for these parts in the classified section.
06-18-09 | 03:30 PM
#85
07-15-09 | 09:04 AM
#86
FYI: somebody posted this in supraforums, about using some short throw shifter to put the shifter in its appropriate location. post #29.
disclaimer: no affiliation, don't know if it works, etc.
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...=477519&page=2
disclaimer: no affiliation, don't know if it works, etc.
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...=477519&page=2
06-13-10 | 11:36 PM
#89
this is a great thread... i might be starting my r154 swap in a couple weeks... still looking for a bellhousing/clutch+etc/mk3 front shaft... and from i read i can re-use my w58 shifter housing.
Thanks for taking the time to make this thread, craaazy.
Thanks for taking the time to make this thread, craaazy.