JamieP Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) The Tremec T56 makes the getrag v160 feel like the smoothest box in the world, very hard to change gear quickly with the T56 imo. Edited October 25, 2009 by JamieP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 The Tremec T56 makes the getrag v160 feel like the smoothest box in the world, very had to change gear quickly with the T56 imo. But without spending a fortune, what are the options? I only suggest it as a plug and play (well, relatively anyway) option. There's other transmissions out there but to mate them to the LS and to get a bellhousing that's small enough to fit into the Supra trans tunnel is no small problem. Unless doing it Ryan style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 But without spending a fortune, what are the options? Not a lot i dont think, i think they all have the same box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 With a bit of shoehorning i think this may be a viable alternative: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 One other thing to mention - don't even consider this unless you have at least £10k to spend (£15k+ would be more realistic). 12K is a figure i had in mind. Just need to decide on which LS to get hold of. Shipping for these engines i can sort out for relatively cheap. Homer - Any opinions on which transmission to go with? Stick with that which came with the LS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have a feeling that the cost is not a real problem to Axle. It's a one-off! Well, I done similar in my Mercedes w126 (v12 AMG engine). Something about these kinds of engine conversions get me... The LS7 i can already source to my door (or my mechanics) for under 7k. If it was not for the fact i like the Supra styling so much, aswell as the interior i would have chosen another model of car to undertake such a conversion. This is hardly going to be an overnight project though. But if i decide to fully go ahead with it, i get tunnel vision and it must be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 12K is a figure i had in mind. Just need to decide on which LS to get hold of. Shipping for these engines i can sort out for relatively cheap. Homer - Any opinions on which transmission to go with? Stick with that which came with the LS? I'd skip the shipping option and look towards Monaro and Corvette lot for a scrapper here in the UK. The prices are a lot lower. E.g. Viper lump with T56 in the US will normally be £8k plus shipping, there's the same for £4k on SXOC right now. Same went for an LS2 T56 a few months ago, cheaper here than in the US. Your options on the trans are limited, near all of the Chevy equiped manual cars come with the tremac. I've never driven one with it in, but it's generally regarded as a bit agricultural. The reason i suggest one is that it has ready supply, has large torque handling and parts are more available (and cheaper) than anything you'll ever see for a supra. That is, unless you are buying a crate engine and box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm not trying to teach you to suck egss or anything, it's just that most people who ask about this (me included as it turns out) don't know just how complex the conversion is. Not at all, and no offence taken. At the end of the day, the mechanic who will be used is very well respected on these boards. If he thinks he can do it, then i trust his judgement. Hence why nothing has yet been finalised on the route to take, if any. It is somthing i would love to make happen. Time is the biggest enemy to me at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That is, unless you are buying a crate engine and box? That was the idea Darryl. However, this 4k unit - Do you have the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That was the idea Darryl. However, this 4k unit - Do you have the link? http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=432156 You'll need to sign up, but it's automated so takes no time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Cheers Darryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 aston martin db9 v12.that was my original plan ,but cant justify £10,000 for the engine at the moment.with just a fiew tweeks 700hp na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 But without spending a fortune, what are the options? I only suggest it as a plug and play (well, relatively anyway) option. There's other transmissions out there but to mate them to the LS and to get a bellhousing that's small enough to fit into the Supra trans tunnel is no small problem. Unless doing it Ryan style Why don't you look at mating the Getrag V160 to V8, that way you would only need to worry about engine mounts and the box will take the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 However, this 4k unit - Do you have the link?It's up on Driftworks as well. http://www.driftworks.com/forum/parts-sale-private-sales/98272-dodge-viper-rt-10-v10-full-conversion-6-speed-box.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's up on Driftworks as well. http://www.driftworks.com/forum/parts-sale-private-sales/98272-dodge-viper-rt-10-v10-full-conversion-6-speed-box.html Thanks for the link mate. I will take the LS7 over that now though. Think it is the better overall engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 This has just come up for sale, if you like superchargers: http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/27244/63_amg_engine_v8.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 This has just come up for sale, if you like superchargers: http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/27244/63_amg_engine_v8.html Oooooh yeah! I was trying to find one of these on Egay. Would it fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Anything will fit with enough time and money thrown at it. Personally I would go for something simple with minmum electronics like a big block Chevy, either on a carb (really straightforward to plumb up and wire, or, if funds allow, a late big block on injection. A manual box will be easier than an auto, too. Easy is a relative term though The first thing to consider is the sump V the existing X member. Making a sump and moving oil pick ups will be costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 a late big block on injection. Such as? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 This has just come up for sale, if you like superchargers: http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/27244/63_amg_engine_v8.html Just got off the phone with this chap. It has come out of his CLS 63 Which he wrecked, and then bought back from insurance etc. Hmmmm.. If this can be made to fit, would it be stupid to try and mate it with its original transmission? He has that too and is willing to sell together for an extra 2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Just got off the phone with this chap. It has come out of his CLS 63 Which he wrecked, and then bought back from insurance etc. Hmmmm.. If this can be made to fit, would it be stupid to try and mate it with its original transmission? He has that too and is willing to sell together for an extra 2k. Id ask him how much for the complete car, you will want the wireing loom, ecu, fuel pump etc, if you have the complete car then nothing can be missed for the swap over, that will make one very cool supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Id ask him how much for the complete car, you will want the wireing loom, ecu, fuel pump etc, if you have the complete car then nothing can be missed for the swap over, that will make one very cool supra. That includes the ECU and wiring too JP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It'll be a MAJOR job, no two ways about it. Would be quite different though. I have always thought a stripped out SL55 AMG would be something pretty rapid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Supercharged mustang lump? http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1285245.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Here's another (IMHO good) option: http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/27364/Ford_V8_and_gearbox.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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