My 93 SC400 1UZ-FE + R154 Swap ::PIX::
Oh ok... well what do you need? here's my parts list.
Turbo MK3 R154 Transmission
Howe Racing Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Howe Racing SS Lines for Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Driftmotion 5 spd Clutch pedal and brake pedal kit from. (all parts are OEM from Toyota)
Driftmotion Clutch Master Cylinder
Driftmotion Shifter Boot Assembly from Lexus
Driftmotion VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler (on backorder)
MR2 Turbo Flywheel
MR2 Turbo 6 puck Clutch Kit, 1900lb Pressure Plate from F&S Clutch Performance.
Adaptor plate (is being made currently at the machine shop. I purchased the drawing for it on Ebay. Lets see how it comes out.)
Turbo MK3 R154 Transmission
Howe Racing Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Howe Racing SS Lines for Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Driftmotion 5 spd Clutch pedal and brake pedal kit from. (all parts are OEM from Toyota)
Driftmotion Clutch Master Cylinder
Driftmotion Shifter Boot Assembly from Lexus
Driftmotion VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler (on backorder)
MR2 Turbo Flywheel
MR2 Turbo 6 puck Clutch Kit, 1900lb Pressure Plate from F&S Clutch Performance.
Adaptor plate (is being made currently at the machine shop. I purchased the drawing for it on Ebay. Lets see how it comes out.)
MK3 R154 front section + SC center carrier bearing + 92/93 SC300 Rear section
The SC4 stock driveshaft neither mates to the R154 nor is of the appropriate length. However, the combination outlined above will get the drivetrain extended from the transmission to the differential without needing any fabricated parts. A driveshaft balance at a local drivetrain shop would be all that is required in addition to the parts themselves (since the driveshafts are coming from two different vehicles and will need to revolve without vibration).
Don't forget the driveshaft:
MK3 R154 front section + SC center carrier bearing + 92/93 SC300 Rear section
The SC4 stock driveshaft neither mates to the R154 nor is of the appropriate length. However, the combination outlined above will get the drivetrain extended from the transmission to the differential without needing any fabricated parts. A driveshaft balance at a local drivetrain shop would be all that is required in addition to the parts themselves (since the driveshafts are coming from two different vehicles and will need to revolve without vibration).
MK3 R154 front section + SC center carrier bearing + 92/93 SC300 Rear section
The SC4 stock driveshaft neither mates to the R154 nor is of the appropriate length. However, the combination outlined above will get the drivetrain extended from the transmission to the differential without needing any fabricated parts. A driveshaft balance at a local drivetrain shop would be all that is required in addition to the parts themselves (since the driveshafts are coming from two different vehicles and will need to revolve without vibration).
Yeah I know damn sensor lol. Aaron from Driftmotion called me and told me he'll refund me back the money or if I want to wait. I said i'll wait cause I really need that sensor. Yes i can but i have everything at home. I'm at work right now so i'll do it later on tonight. you need the whole kit or what do you need?
BTW, I talked to MC about the VSS. They told me that you need to get on a waiting list and they will call you when VSSs become available. It has nothing to do with if/when you order. So call them up and get your name on the list.
Just concerned about DM's prices vs. ordering direct from dealer. He obviously makes money on these parts. I saved quite a few bucks ordering from Elmhurst/Champion/Carson when doing my R154 swap.
BTW, I talked to MC about the VSS. They told me that you need to get on a waiting list and they will call you when VSSs become available. It has nothing to do with if/when you order. So call them up and get your name on the list.
BTW, I talked to MC about the VSS. They told me that you need to get on a waiting list and they will call you when VSSs become available. It has nothing to do with if/when you order. So call them up and get your name on the list.
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Oh ok... well what do you need? here's my parts list.
Turbo MK3 R154 Transmission
Howe Racing Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Howe Racing SS Lines for Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Driftmotion 5 spd Clutch pedal and brake pedal kit from. (all parts are OEM from Toyota)
Driftmotion Clutch Master Cylinder
Driftmotion Shifter Boot Assembly from Lexus
Driftmotion VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler (on backorder)
MR2 Turbo Flywheel
MR2 Turbo 6 puck Clutch Kit, 1900lb Pressure Plate from F&S Clutch Performance.
Adaptor plate (is being made currently at the machine shop. I purchased the drawing for it on Ebay. Lets see how it comes out.)
Turbo MK3 R154 Transmission
Howe Racing Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Howe Racing SS Lines for Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Driftmotion 5 spd Clutch pedal and brake pedal kit from. (all parts are OEM from Toyota)
Driftmotion Clutch Master Cylinder
Driftmotion Shifter Boot Assembly from Lexus
Driftmotion VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler (on backorder)
MR2 Turbo Flywheel
MR2 Turbo 6 puck Clutch Kit, 1900lb Pressure Plate from F&S Clutch Performance.
Adaptor plate (is being made currently at the machine shop. I purchased the drawing for it on Ebay. Lets see how it comes out.)
Last edited by OMD; Aug 1, 2009 at 03:45 PM.
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I have a few questions, if you were going to go w58, wouldn't that mean that you'd be able to use a 5-speed sc300 drive shaft? Same with the R154, if you were to use a soarer r154, wouldn't you be able to use that drive shaft?
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
I have a few questions, if you were going to go w58, wouldn't that mean that you'd be able to use a 5-speed sc300 drive shaft? Same with the R154, if you were to use a soarer r154, wouldn't you be able to use that drive shaft?
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
Yes on the driveshaft part.
The Howe bearing is a slave/TO bearing 1 in unit - popular on many American cars (some T56's, Rangers, etc). Its a diaphragm that expands when you fill it with fluid.
hell yeah dude I plan on boosting but first I want to do this 5spd swap. After all this is done I'll start saving up for a twin turbo kit. I already have the intercooler so that's a start lol.
I thank Matt for the quick explanation on the Hydraulic Throwout Bearing. About the driveshaft... I need an MK3 Turbo Driveshaft because that's transmission I have. Its off a 90 MK3 Turbo. So i need the front part of the driveshaft and the rear side of an sc300. I don't know if I can use the rear side of my sc400 driveshaft. does anyone know?
I have a few questions, if you were going to go w58, wouldn't that mean that you'd be able to use a 5-speed sc300 drive shaft? Same with the R154, if you were to use a soarer r154, wouldn't you be able to use that drive shaft?
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
Also I've never really understood how the hydro throw out bear works....
Last edited by DRFTSC400; Aug 2, 2009 at 08:02 AM.
Hey Stevechumo what kind of turbo kit are you running? Where in Cali do you stay? Well onto the next... The adaptor plate will be ran next weekend and the shifter extension will be done as well. the only parts i'm really waiting for are
Adaptor Plate
Shifter Extension
Drive Shaft
VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler
Oh yea I forgot does anyone know what size drill bits to use to make the holes for the Clutch Master Cylinder?
Adaptor Plate
Shifter Extension
Drive Shaft
VSS Sensor from Marlin Crawler
Oh yea I forgot does anyone know what size drill bits to use to make the holes for the Clutch Master Cylinder?
Ok so I got news... Aaron over at Driftmotion contacted me today and told me my VSS sensor has been shipped. So i'll have that soon. Also got news from the machine shop that my adapter plate and shifter extension will be done this weekend. So SHERN you should have your sensor pretty soon too i'm guessing. All in all I should have my car done by the end of this month.
Ok so I got news... Aaron over at Driftmotion contacted me today and told me my VSS sensor has been shipped. So i'll have that soon. Also got news from the machine shop that my adapter plate and shifter extension will be done this weekend. So SHERN you should have your sensor pretty soon too i'm guessing. All in all I should have my car done by the end of this month.