5 speed manual

Hi people i current have a Supra NA auto but would like to convert it next month to a 5 speed manual. Does anyone know the rough price of doing this??

I know people will tell me to sell but im too attached so thats not an option.

I would probably be going down the TT route eventually so this is a nice halfway point i think.

speak to keron

If you go down the tt route then fitting the 5 speed will be a waste of time unless you go 154 box instead.

If you go down the tt route then fitting the 5 speed will be a waste of time unless you go 154 box instead.

depends on what his futer plans are , the 58s are fine on stock tt power. and i hear that they last ok on bpu aslong as they arent race launched everyday.

Have a look at this thread for a better view about the w58!

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=207613

It seems if you change the oils regular and dont go around doing burnouts, harsh gear changes etc you should see a respectable level from the w58!

I was going to sell my car and buy a TT also, being in your situation also of being to attached and reading that thread made my mind up and I decided to keep the old girl!

Just killing myself at work atm doing all the overtime i can to get the money together for the TT conversion kit

Depends on the cost I guess (for the W58).

I'd opt for either the R154 or just keep saving and go for a V160/161. The only thing doing that is that going for a costly gearbox conversion AND a TT conversion is going to exceed the cost of just buying a 6 speed TT - especially when factoring in cost of buying the car too.

It all depends on final intentions though! I eventually want big power so bought a NA-TT 5 speed so only need the gearbox and so it will work out the same as buying a TT6 in the first place, just with the cost spread over a while

Just something to keep in mind!

just with the cost spread over a while

 

This is another reason as to why i got an NA instead of a TT outright!

I'm crap at saving, and the money would burn a hole in my pocket! I'm ok for a grand or two but after that i start thinking holidays abroad! lol

well i have been battering my w58 for nearly 4 years now, the last 2 years have been under turbo power and it hasn't poped yet

If you go down the tt route then fitting the 5 speed will be a waste of time unless you go 154 box instead.

I have my supra for around a year running 1.1bar most of the times on the w58 and i have nothing to say.

the previous owner had the TT conversion done and running with the same box.

i think it will break if you are a complete animal all the time with your car. like saxo boys

just made a trip of 3400km and a few runs off 150+ mph.

(the box is still alive)

If you're planning on staying NA the conversion is quite easy and very cheap. You'll only need the gearbox, prop, pedals, clutch master/slave from a manual to convert. Plus the trans tunnel plate from Toyota.

I managed to do do mine (DIY) for about £400, though that involved stripping a scrapped supra of the parts myself.

Keron would be a good point of contact. Also worth trying dude @ AFR but I don't know if they stock 5spd kits.

If you plan on going TT in future then it's a good time to make other upgrades, so consider the long term first.

sorry fot the off topic (this is for you Homer)

do you know if there is any kit to rebuilt the w58 to be as good as the r154 box or even better?

do you know if there is any kit to rebuilt the w58 to be as good as the r154 box or even better?

There are aftermarket kits out there, but with the costs involved to rebuild I cannot imagine it's financially viable. R154 and associated parts will cost around £1k to install.

There are aftermarket kits out there, but with the costs involved to rebuild I cannot imagine it's financially viable. R154 and associated parts will cost around £1k to install.

thanks

just in case the box give up I'm not very inclined to pay nearly 4k for an 6 speed.

I would prefer to pay 1.5/2k to get the w58 bullet proof.

thanks

just in case the box give up I'm not very inclined to pay nearly 4k for an 6 speed.

I would prefer to pay 1.5/2k to get the w58 bullet proof.

I can't remember the exact details, but when I was reading up on it a W58 rebuild was generally more than the cost of a V160/V161. R154 is the way to go if you want something that can handle big power 'on the cheap'.

I can't remember the exact details, but when I was reading up on it a W58 rebuild was generally more than the cost of a V160/V161. R154 is the way to go if you want something that can handle big power 'on the cheap'.

More!!

Not too sure how cheap the R154 conversion is. Im still collecting parts for it. Have most of them...

I have just spoken to Silverstone.

They quoted a rough price of £1400 to fit a 1jz and a r154 if i supply

I have just spoken to Silverstone.

 

They quoted a rough price of £1400 to fit a 1jz and a r154 if i supply

Wouldnt touch them with a barge pole

Keron or Dude

You'll love the 5speed on the NA, i dont think i could cope with an auto NA, let us know who you decide to go with

Wouldnt touch them with a barge pole

 

 

Keron or Dude

 

 

You'll love the 5speed on the NA, i dont think i could cope with an auto NA, let us know who you decide to go with

I dont think they have ever fitted a Soarer engine to a supra.

But if one of them wants to pm me im sure to take note.

Wouldnt touch them with a barge pole

Really? ive never heard a bad word against them?

I have just spoken to Silverstone.

 

They quoted a rough price of £1400 to fit a 1jz and a r154 if i supply

You have a source for R154 boxes then?

You have a source for R154 boxes then?

Yes i do...........maybe..............ish

Really? ive never heard a bad word against them?

Simply putting my veiw accross. im not going to broadcast facts over the forum

im sticking with na for abit spoke to keron he aint got any in yet doh!!!!!