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Old 11-29-06, 01:22 PM
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I thought I remember reading that someone was producing a custom bellhousing that would allow the Supra 6 speed Getrag to bolt to the GS400. Am I crazy or does anyone else remember this? I must be horrible at searching because I can't find it. If this is the case, I'd be interested in finding out more info about it.
Old 11-29-06, 01:52 PM
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There is a project on lextreme, that might help you. I know they founds osmeone that made bellhousings etc.
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Thanks, I will check it out. I have not joined that forum yet, but I am sure it is a very good resource. That's probably where I saw this idea.
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www.1zufe.com they have many overseas sites with alot of good stuff
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ttcperformance.com He's local here in Orlando and makes the adapter/clutch for the v8.
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I'd bet a GS430 with a 6sp mt and stock motor would run 13s easy.
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Originally Posted by DETUNED
ttcperformance.com He's local here in Orlando and makes the adapter/clutch for the v8.
and hes a cl member and very nice and knowledgeable guy. he posts under cowboy
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Converting the housing and mating it to a Supra 6-speed is probably the easy part- what is the word on how difficult the electronics would be to convert?
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^^^^^^^^^^Converting auto to manual is easy on the electronics end.Now the other way around would be tough.
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what about the parts to operate the clutch? eg. clutch pedal?
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I saw a show on TLC a while ago that used a Is300 that put in a 3ufze and the supra 6 speed. Anyone recall?
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it was a 1uz in a is300, yes that ish was dope, they called it the is400. that was long ago, i think rod millan was part of that project. i remember they also introduced drifting from rod millan motor sports.
anything is possible, but you have to be willing to spend the green. there is a member here that is claming to do a 6 speed conversion on his gs4. i guess will wait and see.
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
www.1zufe.com they have many overseas sites with alot of good stuff
its www.1uzfe.com
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opps, thanks. yea that's the one. the only thing is they are mostly dealing with the older 1uzfe. i email a few places and they did not know what a gs or aristo was
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We calculated for the 6 speed conversion. If you are not doing the work yourself. Prepare some money for it. Here is a good thread on this topic


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