I feel like the cd009 is the best bang for your buck. Very very strong. Strong triple cone synchronizers. I’ve heard them holding 800hp+ and they’re 6 speed!! And they’re everywhere! 350z’s and G35’s sedan and coupes. The earlier CD trans are basically identical in terms of looks and gear and shaft strengths. Their only weakness is the synchronizer rings. Specifically 3rd and 5th gear. they would grind like mad and you’d eventually lose those gears. I hope this helps good video!
If you want a different trans that’s never looked on is a R150 out of 96-04 Tacoma , 4Runner. But make sure it’s the R150 and not the R150F since the “F” is a 4x4 transmission and the other is a regular 2x4. It can handle around 4-500 hrsp maybe a bit more. And are 300 or less. Can be found in every junkyard. They do have tall 1-2 gears since it was meant for a truck so a common thing would be to swap rear diff to make it more balanced but for the price of 300 for the trans and to handle 500hrsp it’s definitely worth it, I believe you can use the same r154 clutches since it is a R series transmission
There’s a six speed bmw zf gearbox. Gs6-53dz. Pmc do an adapter kit and they are super strong. I’ll be swapping one into my 1jz soarer very soon. As for cross members for the bmw boxes you can use the original one from the auto and drill two new holes for the bushings on the bmw boxes. Prop shaft will be custom then. The master cylinder has to be a bigger bore. A one inch land cruiser works well supposedly and it’s bolt on. The shifter can be done so that you don’t need to cut the tunnel as-well so keeps the shell original.
Great list! There is also the V161 which came out of the jdm supra (which no one cared for years ago). Still a pretty penny but might save a bit versus an actual V161. The W58 is a fine transmission, weak, but slaps everything newer from oem lexus /toyota. The AR54 in the IS250 was so heavy the MT version got worse gas mileage than the auto... Lol
I completed a manual swap on my 92 sc400 last spring. I managed to buy cd009 for $700 back in 2020, since I wanted to have an option for more HP if I ever decided to go that way. As for adapter, I decided to go with fisch racing tech 1uz adapter. The whole project cost me north of $5k including labor. The only problem is you will have to figure out how you gonna do the speedo (GPS or ABS) since cd009 doesn't have speed sensor inside it.
how did you set your speedo up? i might do full standalone so it might not matter but im a couple weeks out from receiving a built block from XAT and im still figuring out how i wanna set up the manual swap. Collins makes a kit for the S13 5 speed as well that i was looking at but now sure if the KA24DE trans has a speed sensor or not
I know a lot of people would want to do this, but personally I would just bump up the power a bit, maybe add an exhaust and tune it but I definitely prefer the automatic in the SC's. I'm 50 though, so if you asked me 20 years ago I'd have said hell yea, convert it!
I fitted a V160 6 speed into mine. The kit came complete and I got to test it out in a JZA80 before it was parted out. Came with a TRD Clutch, clutch line, trans mount. The TRD clutch has been holding 550whp fine behind my 1JZ-VVTI. Pricey, but worth it considering it all bolted right in.
@@Edward3jr I shall and have no intention of letting the car or the trans go. I bought my complete V160 conversion years ago for 4.5k... I have a decent idea of what it's all worth today.. hot damn have they gone up in price.
subbed up for fellow sc youtuber Im about to manual swap my sc300 im going with r154 my supra has a cd009 and i have had w58 as well as other r154 swapped i have to say i like the cd the best so far.
AR5’s are great under 300hp/tq. You can use grassroots adapters and put on an LS. High rpm grinds and 3rd lock outs. Synchros shift forks and pinions fail. Over 8 replaced in 355 Colorados. All tuned over 7k rpm
No need to modify the tail housing on an AR-5. You just need a different shifter cover for whichever car youre putting it in. You can even use W58 flywheel/pressure plate and a chevy S10 clutch disc. Both the AR-5 and R154 are good for around 500-550 torque.
I think the capability of this trans depends on how you drive them honestly. I’ve broken r154’s at 400hp/tq, had one in my last jz mk3 and made 648/600tq no issue for 12 years but I wasn’t beating on it and shifting it normal. The ar5 is quite impressive for a (Colorado) $350 trans around here.
Hi Ed, I'm a recovering petrolholic. It's been 14 hours since my last mod. 0.51mark - guess Ed is not going into the flywheel/clutch options. Thanks for the video tho!
Grannas T56 base spec will hold 700ftlbs stock similar to the v160 , upgraded t56 Gr1000f From grannas which isn't cheap around $10k has been shown to be capable of holding 2000hp+
oh, shit I have a 325 in my back yard that is a massive ant pile now, but I think I'm still going to go with the CD009. with all the after-market support I feel much more comfortable spitting out some extra money if it means I don't get to take out a transmission once a week
Very helpful. Trying to pick up a 1996 LS400 and want to manual swap it and make it a supercharged sleeper using a Caddy northstar V series m122 Supercharger and some adapters. Should keep the pully system under the hood with a small cut put for the intercooler box that's on top of the blower. Very interesting blowers for 1uz applications. No ones done it yet but it looks like it would be to easy not to do it.
Yooo did u do it , sc 400 here that’s a daily and cleaaaaannn . Looking to do this as I do favor supercharger on,y by it’s my daily . I have an xjl supercharged jag that’s crazy pick up so I’d like that in the great SC
A good R-154 alternative is a R-150 from the trucks and AX-15s from jeeps. They are WIDE ratio though. And they are under the radar. The AX-15 will need an input shaft swap.
got my r154 from drift motion wright before they sold out $3.200 with the billet mk3 shifter housing well worth it and i got lucky aaron kahn said when i payed for it
What’s up.. Nice video I’m doing a 1uz in my 98 Tacoma I’m still gathering bars together buying here and there but hopefully by next year before the summer I can have it swapped in I’ll be using the same transmission truck comes with witch is the w59 now watch this video will help me in the future..
Yea that will be a nice what year are you looking for? in the future I will have to do a 4 link conversion and the rear i’m pretty sure with the leafspring it has now it will hop
@@diszruptiveent3634 I misspoke I meant to say shifter housing. But yeah it’s really not that being of a deal and it comes out cheaper than buying an r154
so for my 1992 sc300 auto if i r154 swap do i need an extended direct mount shifter with a bend if i dont want to cut my trans tunnel. if so what is the exact extension length drift motion only has tripod option or 2.5 inch extension for an is or 3.25 extension or mk3 supra adapter. are any of those useable or do i needs custom length.
Yes and I misspoke on this, I meant shifter housing and my understanding on this is that you can swap parts from an r154 to an ar5. This thread goes into a lot of details and is well worth the read. www.my.is/threads/comprehensive-ar5-swap-thread.566154/
What are your thoughts on ge to gte conversions. Ive thought of just putting vvti pistons and a cam sensor in my ge, and then a gte trans but i dont know the practicality of that
@@Edward3jr yup yup 😁 I might be a rare breed but can you upgrade the automatic transmission? Like swap it out with a CVT or an 8 speed? Like an AA80f transmission?
Im curious if this would apply to an ls400 as Ik their body and boot location may be different idk, but as they mate to the 1uz, would anyone know if this applies for the ls400 as well as trans mount points and mounts
There's also the rx8 and ka24de/ sr20 manual transmissions that you can swap. since watching your manual sc400 unveil I was motivated to swap mines too! after some saving up I got the Collins kit for cdxx trans. It's cool knowing we're going to be swapping our trans at the same-ish time Haha. I'm excited for what's next!
Thank you! I thought about mentioning those trans, and I think I really should have now. Keep us posted on your progress and let me know if you have any questions!
@@Edward3jr This is a great video. As a newbie to trans swapping (my '93 SC400) I am looking at options I currently have a KA24 and was wondering about the CD009, T56, and even the ZF transmissions. Thank you!
Unfortunately no manuals where made for the y2k's, so now with the Cali ecu law I have to keep the 4 speed or register out of state. Shit sucks, but plan on an R154 at some point
I saw a kid put a w59 from a Tacoma in his sc400. I'm interested in the w59 seeing how it comes from a vehicle that is much newer. is there much of a difference between all the w series?
I don’t know much about the w59. I can tell you that all of the w series trans are known for being fragile. Maybe the w59 holds a little more power than the w58? How much more? Maybe it holds less? It really depends on your power goals if you plan to stay around 300-350hp you should be good.
my main goal is to get a manual transmission behind my stock sc400. seems almost identical to the w58 aside from gears and shifter location. is there a shifter you could recommend for the w58 Tacoma transmission in an sc400 or am I forced into fabricating one?
@@johncasillas6421 so for shifter if it’s like the w58 which I’m thinking it is, look into shifter housing extensions. Check if Drift motion can do this for you. Other option might be cube shifter www.driftmotion.com/R154-Shifter-Extension-MK4-SC300-p/dm583.htm
the differences between all the w series trans comes down to 2 things gearing and center plate. the truck trans (80s-90s pickup w55 which is also shared with the is300 , w56,w59) have much shorter gearing so would be best if also paired with a 3.27 diff ratio to work best. while the w58 has a taller ratio. bmw transmissions also work best with 3.27 diff ratio. really early w series trans had an aluminium center plate which was alot weaker than the steel center plate w series trans. marlin crawler has a page on their website (google is best way to find it) that breaks down the ratios between the trans options the same goes for the r series transmission the r154 was the car version but there is also a r155, the MA5 and the AR5 all based on the r transmisison the MA5 and the 6Spd ar5 are the same trans and again the biggest difference is the gearing
This should work. But I have learned that because the 1uz is shorter than the 2j, the location of the engine sits slightly more forward towards the front. It’s not much but it means that the drive shaft would have to be a little longer for the sc400 then let’s say the sc300. I can confirm this 100% works for the sc300.
The cd009 gears chatter without a dual mass flywheel and none of the swap manufacturers offer this. You're stuck with their single mass flywheels and a loud gearbox. This is why I've opted for the ar5 I want a strong and smooth gearbox, I'd go cd009 if dmf was offered
You need to go more in debt with w58. Because the one you showed isn't comparable to a Mk4 or sc varient. Later versions had triple synchros and wider bearings. Things that do make them hold more power. My sc swan neck has taken 21 psi from my sp63 on my 2jzgte vvti. Took enough power to break a sc diff
I should make a video going into the many different w series trans. And maybe I should put the trans I have in the red sc300 to the test. When it comes to the comparable w58 out of the mk4 and sc300, yes I to know guys who have made over 500tq on their w58s with no issues. However, I run into more guys that break them regularly at around 300tq. The reality is the w58 is not the ideal transmission to run for high HP applications. Does not make it a bad option? Of course not. Everything has a limit, and at the end the w58 wasn’t meant to be a strong trans. Let me ask you, what are your thoughts on the r154? Would you say the r154 is stronger than the triple synchro later version w58? I ‘m asking because I know a few guys making over 700tq on the r154(my self included) but I’ve never met anyone making that in a w58. What’s the highest w58 hp you know of? What are your thoughts?
Sad part about half these is the final gear ratio is horrible on half of them. A t-56 with the 0.5 Ratio 6th would be sweet. Could cruise around in an ls400 with a 3.26 rear end and oem diameter tires at 75mph and 1500rpm. Cruising 75mph with a CD009 howling at 2500rpm kinda sucks.
@@jurgoSTI Yup if you like to use the interstate and do 75, 80, 85, or 95 like on toll roads and all that. It gets to be very rough on nvh lol. Especially mpg.
Question, arent the autos that come in the Sc400 able to be built to withstand 1k hp? And in most cases, arent they faster than what you can shift anyways?
1uz/v160 is solely for the FLEX lol, T56 is what I'd go with personally, brintech makes an adapter kit with a single disc for 14000aud but I would prefer Grannas if his kit works with the UZ
ZF GS6-37dz or 53dz WITH a JZ bell welded to it. cheapest and best shit there is. 53dz is +1000nm and 37dz is +700. I have a 37dz in my 400hp gs300, The guy I bought it from has 5 cars with the same trans lol.
@@Edward3jr ngl you need a whole another video there's several ways to approach the situation depending on which transmission ar5 model you're working with. I've heard the one from the solstice is the best version as it is tripod. I have the truck version which I heard is more Stout but you need a remote shifter to make it work. And then there's the installation part which varies depending on which method you go with. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible so I'm probably going to use the w58 parts list to go with it I already have a 1JZ bellhousing
@@phernandez2585 exactly why I did not want to get into it. Felt like it would take longer to really dive into. Where as the r154 was much easier to talk about.
@@Edward3jr Really wish I can find an sc300 in my area where it isn't at least 200k miles and well over $5k I'm honestly considering getting sc400 since I can find better deals near me or an hour drive with much better condition. Is getting the 1uz better even as a daily drive? I can do the normal maintenance myself just worried about finding parts for it if something does break since it is an old car.
@@EnhancedTrashBin sc400 is not a bad option. Especially since now you have a lot of options for manual trans. One thing everyone forgets to talk about is how reliable and cheap the 1uz motors are. Keep searching you’ll find something soon
@@Edward3jr Yeah I heard how very strong and reliable these 1uz are. But cheap???? You have convinced me lol. Only wonder is how well is the gas and do I only have to get the highest one because its a v8?
@@EnhancedTrashBin i lucked out, found a nice black sc300 1jzgte/r154 swapped. $7,000. Only downside is a rear tire detreaded and clobbered my left rear lower quarter 😢 not as cream puffy anymore
This video needed to be made for the SC community. Thank you so much!
Thank you! Just trying to share what I learn
I feel like the cd009 is the best bang for your buck. Very very strong. Strong triple cone synchronizers. I’ve heard them holding 800hp+ and they’re 6 speed!! And they’re everywhere! 350z’s and G35’s sedan and coupes. The earlier CD trans are basically identical in terms of looks and gear and shaft strengths. Their only weakness is the synchronizer rings. Specifically 3rd and 5th gear. they would grind like mad and you’d eventually lose those gears. I hope this helps good video!
I'd be lying if I said I was not considering this option. I am very sold on the idea of swapping a cd009 in.
Damn bro
I need update on your SC400!!
@@mikechan2044 which one bro mine or edwards. unfortunately i old mine and i regret it so much. cant find another one in North carolina
what year CD did they fix the weak synchros?
@@i3oosted best bet would be making sure it’s a 370z and none of the 350z. the 370z is solid as hell
If you want a different trans that’s never looked on is a R150 out of 96-04 Tacoma , 4Runner. But make sure it’s the R150 and not the R150F since the “F” is a 4x4 transmission and the other is a regular 2x4. It can handle around 4-500 hrsp maybe a bit more. And are 300 or less. Can be found in every junkyard. They do have tall 1-2 gears since it was meant for a truck so a common thing would be to swap rear diff to make it more balanced but for the price of 300 for the trans and to handle 500hrsp it’s definitely worth it, I believe you can use the same r154 clutches since it is a R series transmission
Yes you are correct the r150 is another option that can be used. Very similar to the r154
Couldn’t have come out at a better time. Appreciate you sharing your research with us bro
Anytime!
There’s a six speed bmw zf gearbox. Gs6-53dz. Pmc do an adapter kit and they are super strong. I’ll be swapping one into my 1jz soarer very soon. As for cross members for the bmw boxes you can use the original one from the auto and drill two new holes for the bushings on the bmw boxes. Prop shaft will be custom then. The master cylinder has to be a bigger bore. A one inch land cruiser works well supposedly and it’s bolt on. The shifter can be done so that you don’t need to cut the tunnel as-well so keeps the shell original.
A lot of great information here, thank you for posting this!
Great list! There is also the V161 which came out of the jdm supra (which no one cared for years ago). Still a pretty penny but might save a bit versus an actual V161. The W58 is a fine transmission, weak, but slaps everything newer from oem lexus /toyota. The AR54 in the IS250 was so heavy the MT version got worse gas mileage than the auto... Lol
Just got my sc300 and this is very useful info, thank you! CD009 seems like the route i wanna go.
Thank you!
Very knowledgeable man, youve done your research and it shows. Thanks for putting this together.
Thank you!
The rx7 FD 5spd is good for 500 hp. Its light and has a good adapter plate support in aftermarket kits.
Thank you so much bro I’ve been looking into this and your video gave me all the insight I needed to make my decision!
Anytime! Thank you for watching
I’m getting ready to many swap my sc400 thanks for these videos man
Anytime! Let me know if you have any questions!
I completed a manual swap on my 92 sc400 last spring. I managed to buy cd009 for $700 back in 2020, since I wanted to have an option for more HP if I ever decided to go that way. As for adapter, I decided to go with fisch racing tech 1uz adapter. The whole project cost me north of $5k including labor. The only problem is you will have to figure out how you gonna do the speedo (GPS or ABS) since cd009 doesn't have speed sensor inside it.
how did you set your speedo up? i might do full standalone so it might not matter but im a couple weeks out from receiving a built block from XAT and im still figuring out how i wanna set up the manual swap. Collins makes a kit for the S13 5 speed as well that i was looking at but now sure if the KA24DE trans has a speed sensor or not
I know a lot of people would want to do this, but personally I would just bump up the power a bit, maybe add an exhaust and tune it but I definitely prefer the automatic in the SC's. I'm 50 though, so if you asked me 20 years ago I'd have said hell yea, convert it!
The boys needed this no cap
Thank you! I'm just trying to do my part and share what I know.
Thanks for your efforts.
Great video Ed, really helpful!
Thank you!
Put the AR5 on my supercharged GS400. Works great! Nice vid, thanks!
You have an awesome build sir 😎
I might get the w58 and make my sc to a drift build, imma keep the sc bone stock, just doing headers, exhaust, basic maintenance👍
Thanks for upload this video!!
Anytime! Thanks for watching!
Sensitive subject in these times, good job. I thought a glow was gonna pop off from under that raggedy bag, instead it was a trans... LoL
😂🤣😂
This is such a good video! Thank you
Thank you! I appreciate hearing this!
Currently in the process of doing a KA 5 speed in my sc400 nice vid
Thank you! Ka 5 is a nice swap too!
How did it go? And how much torque can de kA trans hold?
Love the video keep it up!
Thank you!
Until seeing this video I never considered the fact I have so many transmission at my shop.
(W58, R154, T56M, V161, and a random bmw ZF 6spd)
I fitted a V160 6 speed into mine. The kit came complete and I got to test it out in a JZA80 before it was parted out. Came with a TRD Clutch, clutch line, trans mount. The TRD clutch has been holding 550whp fine behind my 1JZ-VVTI.
Pricey, but worth it considering it all bolted right in.
Keep that trans forever. Never sell it!
@@Edward3jr I shall and have no intention of letting the car or the trans go. I bought my complete V160 conversion years ago for 4.5k... I have a decent idea of what it's all worth today.. hot damn have they gone up in price.
Yup and everything else on your car that starts with the letter supra has gone up in value
subbed up for fellow sc youtuber Im about to manual swap my sc300 im going with r154 my supra has a cd009 and i have had w58 as well as other r154 swapped i have to say i like the cd the best so far.
Thank you for the support just subbed to your channel can’t wait to watch it
Nice. brother save the last trans for your next project supra. R154 is a good option great video Ed
mr Gaza! Thank you for the Wise words
Can you upload a video of v160 transmission reverse light wire connectors female and male hookup
AR5’s are great under 300hp/tq. You can use grassroots adapters and put on an LS. High rpm grinds and 3rd lock outs. Synchros shift forks and pinions fail. Over 8 replaced in 355 Colorados. All tuned over 7k rpm
W58 came in celica gt's from the mid 80's too 😊
Great for 117hp
No need to modify the tail housing on an AR-5. You just need a different shifter cover for whichever car youre putting it in. You can even use W58 flywheel/pressure plate and a chevy S10 clutch disc. Both the AR-5 and R154 are good for around 500-550 torque.
I think the capability of this trans depends on how you drive them honestly. I’ve broken r154’s at 400hp/tq, had one in my last jz mk3 and made 648/600tq no issue for 12 years but I wasn’t beating on it and shifting it normal.
The ar5 is quite impressive for a (Colorado) $350 trans around here.
@@Supranforever Thats good to hear. I picked up a solstice trans to go behind a simple NA-T setup in my GS300.
@@MrJuice315 good luck with it bud! I’m going t56 magnum in my 900hp mk3!
Good video
Zf boxes from the e46 330d holds down well.
Good video! I'm using the w58 from my mk2 supra in my 3UZ swap, things are holding up well but I drive slow compared to most lol
Thank you! As long as you respect the w58 you’ll be fine. It’ll last a very long time!
Do you have a Instagram to follow the build I have a 02 gs430 I want to swap to manual
@@enlo345 yes I’ll follow your build. Follow me at Edward3jr
I had a 92' ... When the trans blew we slapped on a 97'trans automatic as well .... I should of put a 97' engine in aswell
Hi Ed, I'm a recovering petrolholic. It's been 14 hours since my last mod. 0.51mark - guess Ed is not going into the flywheel/clutch options. Thanks for the video tho!
Grannas T56 base spec will hold 700ftlbs stock similar to the v160 , upgraded t56 Gr1000f From grannas which isn't cheap around $10k has been shown to be capable of holding 2000hp+
Very good info
Thank you!
doing a 1uz swap in a 4runner thx 4 the insight
Anytime!
Thank you
oh, shit I have a 325 in my back yard that is a massive ant pile now, but I think I'm still going to go with the CD009. with all the after-market support I feel much more comfortable spitting out some extra money if it means I don't get to take out a transmission once a week
Very helpful. Trying to pick up a 1996 LS400 and want to manual swap it and make it a supercharged sleeper using a Caddy northstar V series m122 Supercharger and some adapters. Should keep the pully system under the hood with a small cut put for the intercooler box that's on top of the blower. Very interesting blowers for 1uz applications. No ones done it yet but it looks like it would be to easy not to do it.
I you should do it! Sounds like a awesome build
Yooo did u do it , sc 400 here that’s a daily and cleaaaaannn . Looking to do this as I do favor supercharger on,y by it’s my daily . I have an xjl supercharged jag that’s crazy pick up so I’d like that in the great SC
That engine has thinner rods. Keep the boost low.
A good R-154 alternative is a R-150 from the trucks and AX-15s from jeeps. They are WIDE ratio though. And they are under the radar. The AX-15 will need an input shaft swap.
R151 is also a good option and there are a few adapter kits available
got my r154 from drift motion wright before they sold out $3.200 with the billet mk3 shifter housing well worth it and i got lucky aaron kahn said when i payed for it
Yeah it’s listed as out of stock right now, but I bet that shifter is real nice!
went R154 after finding an amazing deal, but if I redid it, the BMW Getrags are a great budget option
The bmw trans is an excellent option
Bmw trans has a similar drive shaft connection as a GS. I would guess you use a GS300 drive shaft for it.
PMC also makes the kit for those BMW transmissions.
What’s up.. Nice video I’m doing a 1uz in my 98 Tacoma I’m still gathering bars together buying here and there but hopefully by next year before the summer I can have it swapped in I’ll be using the same transmission truck comes with witch is the w59 now watch this video will help me in the future..
Thats sounds like an awesome build you have. I’m thinking of buying a Toyota pickup to do a 1uz swap later
Yea that will be a nice what year are you looking for? in the future I will have to do a 4 link conversion and the rear i’m pretty sure with the leafspring it has now it will hop
@@tito4RMupt I’m thinking like a 94 or something around that
Excellent. I'm still planning out that ar5 swap
Stay with it! Collect the parts you need and when you’re ready nothing will stop you
@@Edward3jr except for that tail housing you pointed out for me 🤣😭
@@diszruptiveent3634 I misspoke I meant to say shifter housing. But yeah it’s really not that being of a deal and it comes out cheaper than buying an r154
@@Edward3jr yea I was thinking that after u said it
Hey dude I’m going to swap a z32 5 speed into my 92 sc400. Got any tips or info I might need?
Hey just a heads up MK stands for mark. like mark 2, mark 3 ect. Nice video!
Thank you!
so for my 1992 sc300 auto if i r154 swap do i need an extended direct mount shifter with a bend if i dont want to cut my trans tunnel. if so what is the exact extension length drift motion only has tripod option or 2.5 inch extension for an is or 3.25 extension or mk3 supra adapter. are any of those useable or do i needs custom length.
Got a really good deal on an ar5, could you go into a little more detail on the tailhousing modification and what else would be needed?
Yes and I misspoke on this, I meant shifter housing and my understanding on this is that you can swap parts from an r154 to an ar5. This thread goes into a lot of details and is well worth the read. www.my.is/threads/comprehensive-ar5-swap-thread.566154/
The advans are crazy!!!😵💫😮💨
Thank you!
missing the ka24/sr20 trans! Great vid tho
You are right, it’s a very common option, and I should have included it in this video.
Just subscribed I have 99 sc400 automatic what clutch pedal kit or adaption u made please help me out a project for wife
Mazda transmission just relocation shifter for first top window cower little mod work perfectly
This of course would apply for IS300 and GS300 I am pretty sure. Biggest differences would be shifter location and drive shaft lengths.
You are 100% correct.
Good thing the is300 already comes with a manual and an aristo
What are your thoughts on ge to gte conversions. Ive thought of just putting vvti pistons and a cam sensor in my ge, and then a gte trans but i dont know the practicality of that
I dont think this is necessary. You can make plenty of power on ge non vvti internals.
Great video Ed! I have a few w58s for sale on FB marketplace and eBay!
I may have a few buyers I can send your way!
Can you put a mustang tremec trans in a sc400. Let’s say the latest 2022 model
As long as you have an adapter plate/fly clutch option it’s 100% possible
The Z32 300ZX 5-speed trans can go in there too! And they’re STRONG!!
Best part?? The turbo AND non-turbo models have the SAME TRANSMISSION!!
Damn 😅 now I need to find myself a sc400
Yess!
@@Edward3jr yup yup 😁
I might be a rare breed but can you upgrade the automatic transmission?
Like swap it out with a CVT or an 8 speed? Like an AA80f transmission?
R154 all the way! been dailying my sc300 since i swapped it in.
found mine for $1100 last year with no bellhousing
I have an r154 in the 600hp sc300. It’s been great!
@@Edward3jr I wish I could turbo my car but can’t really do it in Cali without a hot smog
@@RattyRatson I wish I had an answer for you to get around this.
Ed have you known anyone to get the 1uzfe head and valves done? What kind of torq and hp was seen?
This is a good question, I’m not sure what hp have been seen na.
Im curious if this would apply to an ls400 as Ik their body and boot location may be different idk, but as they mate to the 1uz, would anyone know if this applies for the ls400 as well as trans mount points and mounts
Trans and Adapter kits will work, you’ll have to find drive shaft and crossmember, I believe there are companies that make both for the ls400
There's also the rx8 and ka24de/ sr20 manual transmissions that you can swap. since watching your manual sc400 unveil I was motivated to swap mines too! after some saving up I got the Collins kit for cdxx trans. It's cool knowing we're going to be swapping our trans at the same-ish time Haha. I'm excited for what's next!
Thank you! I thought about mentioning those trans, and I think I really should have now. Keep us posted on your progress and let me know if you have any questions!
@@Edward3jr This is a great video. As a newbie to trans swapping (my '93 SC400) I am looking at options I currently have a KA24 and was wondering about the CD009, T56, and even the ZF transmissions. Thank you!
@@KaiPonte anytime, the ka24 is a good option too!
RX8 transmissions are weak
@@dronetrucker not true
Cd swap parts total to facilitate swap is more than a brand new r154
v160 getrag beautiful, id say cd009 is best option
I agree!
Unfortunately no manuals where made for the y2k's, so now with the Cali ecu law I have to keep the 4 speed or register out of state. Shit sucks, but plan on an R154 at some point
Dammit that’s terrible
thank god i don’t live in such a garbage state
@@pushhrodd01 garbage state is subjective. Car mod laws are the worst, but I still love it here
Pay for a hot smog lol
I saw a kid put a w59 from a Tacoma in his sc400. I'm interested in the w59 seeing how it comes from a vehicle that is much newer. is there much of a difference between all the w series?
I don’t know much about the w59. I can tell you that all of the w series trans are known for being fragile. Maybe the w59 holds a little more power than the w58? How much more? Maybe it holds less? It really depends on your power goals if you plan to stay around 300-350hp you should be good.
my main goal is to get a manual transmission behind my stock sc400. seems almost identical to the w58 aside from gears and shifter location. is there a shifter you could recommend for the w58 Tacoma transmission in an sc400 or am I forced into fabricating one?
@@johncasillas6421 so for shifter if it’s like the w58 which I’m thinking it is, look into shifter housing extensions. Check if Drift motion can do this for you. Other option might be cube shifter www.driftmotion.com/R154-Shifter-Extension-MK4-SC300-p/dm583.htm
the differences between all the w series trans comes down to 2 things gearing and center plate. the truck trans (80s-90s pickup w55 which is also shared with the is300 , w56,w59) have much shorter gearing so would be best if also paired with a 3.27 diff ratio to work best. while the w58 has a taller ratio. bmw transmissions also work best with 3.27 diff ratio. really early w series trans had an aluminium center plate which was alot weaker than the steel center plate w series trans. marlin crawler has a page on their website (google is best way to find it) that breaks down the ratios between the trans options the same goes for the r series transmission the r154 was the car version but there is also a r155, the MA5 and the AR5 all based on the r transmisison the MA5 and the 6Spd ar5 are the same trans and again the biggest difference is the gearing
question! so if i have a non tripod r154 and use a mk3 supra front driveshaft with my sc400 rear it will all bolt up without further modification??
This should work. But I have learned that because the 1uz is shorter than the 2j, the location of the engine sits slightly more forward towards the front. It’s not much but it means that the drive shaft would have to be a little longer for the sc400 then let’s say the sc300. I can confirm this 100% works for the sc300.
@@Edward3jr dope thank you! picking up a r154 and driveshaft for 1k 😳 good deal or nah?
@@joshg.9390 that’s a really good deal! Let me know if you have any questions!
Mazda and Ford Sierra use the same transmission
W58’s cost as much as a used r154 lol but people taxing transmission swaps now
The cd009 gears chatter without a dual mass flywheel and none of the swap manufacturers offer this. You're stuck with their single mass flywheels and a loud gearbox. This is why I've opted for the ar5 I want a strong and smooth gearbox, I'd go cd009 if dmf was offered
What is gearbox rwd fur 3sget
Not sure to be honest…
You need to go more in debt with w58. Because the one you showed isn't comparable to a Mk4 or sc varient. Later versions had triple synchros and wider bearings. Things that do make them hold more power. My sc swan neck has taken 21 psi from my sp63 on my 2jzgte vvti. Took enough power to break a sc diff
I should make a video going into the many different w series trans. And maybe I should put the trans I have in the red sc300 to the test.
When it comes to the comparable w58 out of the mk4 and sc300, yes I to know guys who have made over 500tq on their w58s with no issues. However, I run into more guys that break them regularly at around 300tq. The reality is the w58 is not the ideal transmission to run for high HP applications. Does not make it a bad option? Of course not. Everything has a limit, and at the end the w58 wasn’t meant to be a strong trans.
Let me ask you, what are your thoughts on the r154? Would you say the r154 is stronger than the triple synchro later version w58? I ‘m asking because I know a few guys making over 700tq on the r154(my self included) but I’ve never met anyone making that in a w58. What’s the highest w58 hp you know of? What are your thoughts?
I agree. we need more in depth information on the w series
Sad part about half these is the final gear ratio is horrible on half of them. A t-56 with the 0.5 Ratio 6th would be sweet. Could cruise around in an ls400 with a 3.26 rear end and oem diameter tires at 75mph and 1500rpm. Cruising 75mph with a CD009 howling at 2500rpm kinda sucks.
2500rpm at 75mph is bad to you?
@@jurgoSTI Yup if you like to use the interstate and do 75, 80, 85, or 95 like on toll roads and all that. It gets to be very rough on nvh lol. Especially mpg.
Ford transit clutch pressure plate and friction plate cheap and stronger
Question, arent the autos that come in the Sc400 able to be built to withstand 1k hp? And in most cases, arent they faster than what you can shift anyways?
To be honest I’m not sure about that…
Lol those autos blow around 400 lb/ft.
@@vicburt6001 Im not talking stock, Im talking about rebuilt.
There's a guy who bolted a 1uzfe to a MAU 4 cylinder 5 speed.
1uz/v160 is solely for the FLEX lol, T56 is what I'd go with personally, brintech makes an adapter kit with a single disc for 14000aud but I would prefer Grannas if his kit works with the UZ
Yes v160 is for the flex! T56 is an excellent choice!
@@Edward3jr v160 is the best yota gearbox for sure, but if you want one youre gonna have to pay a decent chunk of change.
@@RattyRatson I saw one on eBay for 11k 😞
@@Edward3jr that Supra tax! It is a great gearbox regardless.
@@Edward3jr just saw one for 29k 😳😳
W58 it doesn't need an Adapter plate?
Yes if you’re not going to use a w58 to uz bell housing
god damn i miss my trispokes.. some stupid kid ripped me off when i sold my 34 gt-t to him.
How much for the w58 swap stuff?
Sold that a while
Ago sorry 😞
Is that a getrag 260???
Yes it is
Why not try a tremec Mt adapter?
Tremec is good!
Danng a v160, would you let me borrow it by any chace? i will totally give it back pinkie promise 😂
I know right 😂🤣😂
J160 👍
Thank you!
@@Edward3jr going to be fitting one to a 3uz n/a. Going in my old Volvo , ( see my RUclips channel 😉 ruclips.net/user/TheSpanosAntics
@@TheSpanosAntics subscribed, I’ll be keeping I can’t wait to see it!
@@Edward3jr cheers bud 👍, keep up the good work
@@TheSpanosAntics thanks, you too!
what about a gs400?
The trans should bolt up the same, but driveshaft and crossmembers will be different
Best option(5k or under) for a 95 sc300? Let me know yalls thoughts I'm still learning
Cd009
will these work for ls400 too?
Yes just drive shaft will be different
@@Edward3jr ty you're a legend! :)
ZF GS6-37dz or 53dz WITH a JZ bell welded to it. cheapest and best shit there is. 53dz is +1000nm and 37dz is +700. I have a 37dz in my 400hp gs300, The guy I bought it from has 5 cars with the same trans lol.
This is awesome!
M54 transmission put it on the ls300
I use transmission from mazda rx7 b13
How do you like it?
@@Edward3jr working well plus diff from nissan skyline gtr 4.45 ratio cusco RS head 2 way lsd
How Mitch power will it hold
How much for the w58 swap?
So, I was asking 1500 and I sold it after filming this video.
@@Edward3jr lol just my luck
@@earlpartain4534 sorry about this 😞
I have a swan neck w58 swap available in tn
Me personally I’ll just go with R154 in my sc400 and call it a day
Excellent option
No mention of aisin ar5?
When I talked about the r154 I brought up the ar5. I Did not go into the details of it, but I absolutely mentioned it.
@@Edward3jrmy bad bro. i just got an art and in process of putting parts together for the swap 🤙
@@phernandez2585 I should have gone more into details on it.
@@Edward3jr ngl you need a whole another video there's several ways to approach the situation depending on which transmission ar5 model you're working with. I've heard the one from the solstice is the best version as it is tripod. I have the truck version which I heard is more Stout but you need a remote shifter to make it work. And then there's the installation part which varies depending on which method you go with. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible so I'm probably going to use the w58 parts list to go with it I already have a 1JZ bellhousing
@@phernandez2585 exactly why I did not want to get into it. Felt like it would take longer to really dive into. Where as the r154 was much easier to talk about.
Bro do you think I should buy a sc300 for my first car?
Depends on your goals and how much you can find them for in your area! Sc300 is a good car
@@Edward3jr Really wish I can find an sc300 in my area where it isn't at least 200k miles and well over $5k I'm honestly considering getting sc400 since I can find better deals near me or an hour drive with much better condition. Is getting the 1uz better even as a daily drive? I can do the normal maintenance myself just worried about finding parts for it if something does break since it is an old car.
@@EnhancedTrashBin sc400 is not a bad option. Especially since now you have a lot of options for manual trans. One thing everyone forgets to talk about is how reliable and cheap the 1uz motors are. Keep searching you’ll find something soon
@@Edward3jr Yeah I heard how very strong and reliable these 1uz are. But cheap???? You have convinced me lol. Only wonder is how well is the gas and do I only have to get the highest one because its a v8?
@@EnhancedTrashBin i lucked out, found a nice black sc300 1jzgte/r154 swapped. $7,000. Only downside is a rear tire detreaded and clobbered my left rear lower quarter 😢 not as cream puffy anymore
Ka trans to 1uz
Another good choice