*94_Soarer's Auto to 5spd Swap*
11-29-09, 09:24 PM
#16
^cool! Thanks for the tip.
Edit....two more questions: What transmission cross member/mount did you use?
And, does the auto starter work with the w58 flywheel? I cant find an M/T starter listing on any of the major parts stores websites, which make me wonder if they were the same.
Edit....two more questions: What transmission cross member/mount did you use?
And, does the auto starter work with the w58 flywheel? I cant find an M/T starter listing on any of the major parts stores websites, which make me wonder if they were the same.
Last edited by Gspec; 11-29-09 at 09:27 PM.
11-29-09, 11:14 PM
#17
Wow... Congratulations man... I'm sure you are loving every second you drive the car more than ever. How much did it cost for everything (parts wise) and how much was the labor from your mechanic? I just wanted to get an idea. I'd like to do the swap for my 99 SC400 down the line but thinking of using the R154 tranny as it is much beefier to do any other future upgrades.
11-30-09, 01:57 AM
#18
^cool! Thanks for the tip.
Edit....two more questions: What transmission cross member/mount did you use?
And, does the auto starter work with the w58 flywheel? I cant find an M/T starter listing on any of the major parts stores websites, which make me wonder if they were the same.
Edit....two more questions: What transmission cross member/mount did you use?
And, does the auto starter work with the w58 flywheel? I cant find an M/T starter listing on any of the major parts stores websites, which make me wonder if they were the same.
Wow... Congratulations man... I'm sure you are loving every second you drive the car more than ever. How much did it cost for everything (parts wise) and how much was the labor from your mechanic? I just wanted to get an idea. I'd like to do the swap for my 99 SC400 down the line but thinking of using the R154 tranny as it is much beefier to do any other future upgrades.
11-30-09, 10:13 AM
#19
.... This is why even tho there are so many DIY manual threads, I still keep searching and researching about them hehehe... I didn't want to do the W58 then do another with R154. I'm trying to maximize the savings as much as I can 
.Thanks for your input Sir!
11-30-09, 07:37 PM
#20
12-06-09, 12:23 PM
#27
Yea bro...it sure is.. i was gonna go to the NSCRA today at PBIR but decided not to...i will be at the Toyota/Lexus Meet at JM on Jan 31st...u should come out there... u will see me
12-08-09, 07:39 PM
#28
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will they be doing your swap as well? i have heard lots of positive things about these guys and was considering going to them for my swap but wanted to get an idea of what they charge. 300 on labor for swapping from auto to 5 speed seems like a great deal to me
12-08-09, 08:13 PM
#29
^^^ They do very good work, im local and i have been goin to them since i had my sc...they both own JZ powered cars and kno what it is they are dealing with..Im very good friends with them so i jus bought all the parts and when it was all said in done, i hooked them up with labor, and yes i will be going to them for my motor swap aswell
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