healerhand

Hey Gang,

Anyone in the US or Japan try to put on a Supra Tranny in a LS 400? Will it bolt right on or major modifications wil required? It would be fun to have a 6 speed in a cruiser..... any info on it will be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

retrodrive

I know that some dood did that to his SC4 that has the same engine as the LS. I am planning on this upgrade also since LS4 tranny is pretty POS as fas as performance goes.

I would also appreciate some info on that.

Richie

Sounds like an interesting project.
Keep us posted.

healerhand

i will ask my junior high buddy of mine. He is a tranny specialist. I will let you know when i get some info.

Japanimal

There are a few SC400's that made it over here with the 6 speed. Can't remember how many made it over, but a friend of mine told me about it a few years back...I told him he didn't know what he was talking about...until I saw one. I was walking by a black SC400 one night in Dallas and I glanced inside and noticed it wasn't an automatic. I am guessing it was one of the 6 speeds b/c it looked completely factory, and the car was visually bone stock. I wouldnt be suprised at all if Sewell Lexus was able to pull something off in regards to getting some manual SC's on US soil.

Lexozz

Did you see under the hood? Maybe that was really a 6spd SC3 with a SC4 badge on it?

healerhand

This is what i got from a company in Austrilia.

The Lexus V8 to T56 would be done with an adaptor we make for fitting a turbo 400 to Lexus V8. The cost is $325.00. You would then make a flywheel to suit. We have a clutch plate that would suit at $125.00, a 9 1/2" Hilux pressure plate would be used. We have a T56 with only 22000 km on it for $5000.00.

Its possible. I would not use Supra TT 6 speed. Its expensive and hard to find. T56 is being use by the Viper, Corvette, Trans Am, Z28, 03 Cobra and Cobra R. You can get a brand new T56 for about $1,650.

Lvangundy

Just to add - the T56 is a 6-speed.

JBrady

Here is an option from Australia

http://www.rodshop.com.au/bellhousings.htm

BH 106 Quad Cam V8 Toyota to Turbo Supra/Coaster
BH 106A Quad Cam V8 Toyota to Supra
BH 106B Quad Cam V8 Toyota to Toyota steel case 4, 5 sp
BH 106C Quad Cam V8 Toyota to GM Muncie, Saginaw, T10
BH 106D Quad Cam V8 Toyota to Toploader, Single Rail

AussieLs400

The main concern with the T56 would be fitting it in the transmission tunnel, It is pfysically a much larger box than the original auto or 5/6 speed supras. On the other hand if you have 8000 US dollars to spend you could pick up a six speed sequential hollinger gearbox. Not only are they strong (V8 supercars use them) but they are closer to the auto for size. they come in H shift or the up and down style. they shift quick too. dont know about an adaptor bell housing though.,

Richie

A Hollinger in a LS, that would be damn cool!!!