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Old 10-04-02, 11:29 AM
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Default SC300 auto - GTE 6sp conversion.
I have been looking for a SC300 5spd for almost a year now. I have a chance to buy an SC300 auto at a great price. My ? is this. Can the auto be converted to the GTE - Getrag 6spd as easy as the manual 5sp ? how much more work is it ?

If it cannot be done I will have to buy an SP built auto, but I want a 6spd. I AM NOT a DRAG RACER.

Any info appreciated.
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Default Re: SC300 auto - GTE 6sp conversion.
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I have been looking for a SC300 5spd for almost a year now. I have a chance to buy an SC300 auto at a great price. My ? is this. Can the auto be converted to the GTE - Getrag 6spd as easy as the manual 5sp ? how much more work is it ?

If it cannot be done I will have to buy an SP built auto, but I want a 6spd. I AM NOT a DRAG RACER.

Any info appreciated.
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Why not just buy a PRT tranny they are here in Az. Also they are alot cheaper then a SP trans
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It can be done just takes time and some money,car can not be your daily driver.
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If you plan on putting down big power (ie single), I have yet to see an automatic (other than GM) that will hold up to high HP. Go with the 6spd.
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Depends how big of a turbo you go with. A guy around here has a t66 and his tranny is fine.
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From what I hear, it's much harder to convert an Auto SC300 into a Getrag 6 speed rather than converting a 5 speed SC into a Getrag. It's not cost efficient either.

How much more work is in it? From what I hear, it's a lot more work and costs more that it is not cost efficient.
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Originally posted by Dewsc300
It can be done just takes time and some money,car can not be your daily driver.
Outta curiousity not meant to insult you; why did you say it cant be a daily driver?
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Originally posted by TurboB6


Outta curiousity not meant to insult you; why did you say it cant be a daily driver?
Maybe he ment the time it takes to do the conversion. Although from what I have heard the conversion can be done in a weekend.
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Weekend might be pushing it unless your really really good with the wiring schematics. I've heard of people doing it in one to two weeks time.
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There are 2guys down in Tucson that have done the swap in Supra 3 times now. Once you get it down it takes less time. But still 2wks isn't that bad for doing it yourself.
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WHo would you guys suggest I contact to get the work done ?
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I get you the guys email

P.S. I see sc300 5spds in the autotrader all the time.
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The only 5spds I see are 3rd-4th owner salvage restored titles that have been wham bammed back together on the West Side.
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How great of a deal are you getting on the auto?
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I have a brand new SP built auto in the classifieds if you are interested.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=60207
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