considering buying sc400 but...
11-06-04, 02:10 PM
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considering buying sc400 but...
hi im considering buying a sc400 but i want one with a manual transmission. all the ones i looked at have automatic transmission. did they even makes these cars with standard transmission? also if there arent any manual ones i was wondering has anyone converted to a manual? if so please explain. thx...
11-06-04, 02:23 PM
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All SC400s are auto.
Some SC300s have a 5 speed manual.
400 is a 4 liter V8, 300 is a 3 liter inline 6.
I don't know anything about swapping in a manual, I'll let someone else answer that.
Some SC300s have a 5 speed manual.
400 is a 4 liter V8, 300 is a 3 liter inline 6.
I don't know anything about swapping in a manual, I'll let someone else answer that.
11-06-04, 02:23 PM
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400's never came with the manual transmission...only 92-97 SC300's as an option....
but search the forums, I don't think I've seen a 400 stick shift conversion yet....
but search the forums, I don't think I've seen a 400 stick shift conversion yet....
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11-06-04, 02:40 PM
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from what i've heard, some people from australia converted their sc400s to manual, but im guessing it'll cost lots of money......and i also heard you'll need to fabricate a custom bellhousing to fit.....someone clarify me please
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But then you might as well drop in a GTE (Supra motor for anyone new).
A new bell housing would be in order, as would changing the computer, because a single computer controls both the tranny and engine. The electronics is where most of the problems are and would be a much tougher and more expnsive.time consuming project.
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A new bell housing would be in order, as would changing the computer, because a single computer controls both the tranny and engine. The electronics is where most of the problems are and would be a much tougher and more expnsive.time consuming project.
James
11-07-04, 07:54 AM
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I don't see the possibility of mating a manual transmission to a Lexus V8 without extensive and complicated modifications (even engineering changes).
Think about it, Lexus themselves never went through the trouble of putting a manual in their V8's.
If it wasn't that difficult and expensive, Lexus would of done it a long time ago even at a low sales rate.
Think about it, Lexus themselves never went through the trouble of putting a manual in their V8's.
If it wasn't that difficult and expensive, Lexus would of done it a long time ago even at a low sales rate.
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