5 Speed Vs. Automatic
03-19-11, 03:10 PM
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You can find them in the ~$400 range, but you've got to be really patient.
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03-19-11, 05:39 PM
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Stock for stock, the W58 is actually more delicate than the automatic in the SCs... in the 400, anyway. I don't know if the 300 used a different auto transmission. But the auto in the 400 can take about 400 hp... the W58 can only take, from what I've read anyway, 350.
03-19-11, 05:55 PM
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There is nothing wrong with automatics generally speaking. Modern automatics are a pleasure to drive in every sense of the word. They are very fuel efficient, quick to respond to throttle, and are a lifesaver for people who daily drive their car. The problem with the SC300 automatic transmission is that it is only a 4 speed, SUPER lazy, meaning it pretty much never responds the way you need it to and there is always delay present, and thirdly, it's horrible on gas.
Take it from a guy that swapped to a 5 speed... once you do the swap, you will think you are driving a completely different car. First, the gas mileage is noticeably better, the car feels super responsive, and is overall much more involving and more fun to drive. Sound like you found a hell of a deal if you got a complete package for the swap for under $300. That's pretty insane and unheard of. DO IT!
Take it from a guy that swapped to a 5 speed... once you do the swap, you will think you are driving a completely different car. First, the gas mileage is noticeably better, the car feels super responsive, and is overall much more involving and more fun to drive. Sound like you found a hell of a deal if you got a complete package for the swap for under $300. That's pretty insane and unheard of. DO IT!
03-20-11, 06:42 AM
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Can someone tell me why Lexus decided NOT on puttin the manual in the SC300 after the vvt-i came into the program? Does the engine create problems with the manual or did Lexus not want the 300 to be competitive to the 400 in performance 97-00? Notice that after the engine upgrades that they didn't really move up the HP in the 300 at all but the 400's numbers kept rising....
03-21-11, 11:27 AM
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Glad this topic came up...
And I'm already trying to put together a decent part list for building a automatic transmission to possible handle roughly around 400hp. I understand the auto tranny can handle about 350ish...but outside of a transmission cooler, what other mods can actually help extend the life and power of the transmission.
Just simply curious.
And I'm already trying to put together a decent part list for building a automatic transmission to possible handle roughly around 400hp. I understand the auto tranny can handle about 350ish...but outside of a transmission cooler, what other mods can actually help extend the life and power of the transmission.
Just simply curious.
03-21-11, 11:34 AM
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Can someone tell me why Lexus decided NOT on puttin the manual in the SC300 after the vvt-i came into the program? Does the engine create problems with the manual or did Lexus not want the 300 to be competitive to the 400 in performance 97-00? Notice that after the engine upgrades that they didn't really move up the HP in the 300 at all but the 400's numbers kept rising....
03-21-11, 12:10 PM
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Someone in here said you'll have less problems with a auto because you won't miss
Shift or downshift at the wrong time.
Solution to that, learn to drive a manual transmission car.
Shift or downshift at the wrong time.
Solution to that, learn to drive a manual transmission car.