*Project Log* SC400 1uzfe to W58 5sp conversion
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*Project Log* SC400 1uzfe to W58 5sp conversion
Well I guess it is time to let the cat out of the bag on this one. Some of you know I have been working with Jake from www.UZA70.com on my project....
Basically I plan on making the SC400, which never came manual, into a full fledged gear shifting luxury torque monster.
So to get the ball rolling, here is the list of what I need/have.
So here is my list of what I need for this project... ( I will update this list if anything changes ).
Bold means it was purchased.
Transmission - OEM 1995 Supra MK4 W58
Adapter Plate - UZA70 Aluminum W58>1UZ
Throwout Bearing - Howe Racing 82870
Pedals - OEM Supra MK3
Driveshaft - OEM SC300 Manual Driveshaft
Shifter - Ebay Short Throw shifter
Shift **** - Vibrant CF Ball
Clutch Kit - UZA70 Sprung 4 pad spring Dual Friction / 1800lbs Pressure Plate
Hydro Lines - UZA70 SS Lines with bleeders
Flywheel - UZA70 Aluminum - In the process of being made
Shift Boot - OEM Toyota Console Trim/Boot
Flywheel Bolts - OEM Toyota
Rear Main - OEM Toyota
Still Need...
Misc M10 and M12 Bolts from Ace
Gear Oil
Brake Fluid
This list will update with this type of information. See next post for info regarding the items.
Basically I plan on making the SC400, which never came manual, into a full fledged gear shifting luxury torque monster.
So to get the ball rolling, here is the list of what I need/have.
So here is my list of what I need for this project... ( I will update this list if anything changes ).
Bold means it was purchased.
Transmission - OEM 1995 Supra MK4 W58
Adapter Plate - UZA70 Aluminum W58>1UZ
Throwout Bearing - Howe Racing 82870
Pedals - OEM Supra MK3
Driveshaft - OEM SC300 Manual Driveshaft
Shifter - Ebay Short Throw shifter
Shift **** - Vibrant CF Ball
Clutch Kit - UZA70 Sprung 4 pad spring Dual Friction / 1800lbs Pressure Plate
Hydro Lines - UZA70 SS Lines with bleeders
Flywheel - UZA70 Aluminum - In the process of being made
Shift Boot - OEM Toyota Console Trim/Boot
Flywheel Bolts - OEM Toyota
Rear Main - OEM Toyota
Still Need...
Misc M10 and M12 Bolts from Ace
Gear Oil
Brake Fluid
This list will update with this type of information. See next post for info regarding the items.
Last edited by RedPhoenix; 03-14-09 at 10:34 PM.
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Lets continue with the items needed to make this work.
Transmission - The heart and soul...1995 W58 out of a Supra MK4. Any year SC300 or MK4 Supra will work however. As you can see this transmission has the external shift linkage (so I can use an aftermarket shifter)
Adapter Plate - Well you are not getting too far without having the transmission bolt up to the engine... UZA70 has made the adapter plate for this.
Throwout Bearing/Slave Cylinder and Clutch Lines - Since this setup does not use a fork because the adapter plate bolts up to the auto bellhousing, I must use the Howe setup.
Driveshaft - OEM SC300 Manual driveshaft.
Clutch Kit - This was custom setup. Dual friction (Kevlar and Metallic compound) 4 puck SPRUNG clutch with a 1800lbs pressure plate. Came with pilot bearing and alignment tool.
Transmission - The heart and soul...1995 W58 out of a Supra MK4. Any year SC300 or MK4 Supra will work however. As you can see this transmission has the external shift linkage (so I can use an aftermarket shifter)
Adapter Plate - Well you are not getting too far without having the transmission bolt up to the engine... UZA70 has made the adapter plate for this.
Throwout Bearing/Slave Cylinder and Clutch Lines - Since this setup does not use a fork because the adapter plate bolts up to the auto bellhousing, I must use the Howe setup.
Driveshaft - OEM SC300 Manual driveshaft.
Clutch Kit - This was custom setup. Dual friction (Kevlar and Metallic compound) 4 puck SPRUNG clutch with a 1800lbs pressure plate. Came with pilot bearing and alignment tool.
Last edited by RedPhoenix; 03-14-09 at 10:22 PM. Reason: Added info
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about dang time! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
question about the W58 though. I thought that the W58s differ on our cars. 92-94 had an internal shift linkage while 95-97s and all MK IV supras had external linkage as you have (i know this for a fact). My thinking was that the earlier ones were slightly shorter than the later ones/supra trannys.
question about the W58 though. I thought that the W58s differ on our cars. 92-94 had an internal shift linkage while 95-97s and all MK IV supras had external linkage as you have (i know this for a fact). My thinking was that the earlier ones were slightly shorter than the later ones/supra trannys.
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about dang time! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
question about the W58 though. I thought that the W58s differ on our cars. 92-94 had an internal shift linkage while 95-97s and all MK IV supras had external linkage as you have (i know this for a fact). My thinking was that the earlier ones were slightly shorter than the later ones/supra trannys.
question about the W58 though. I thought that the W58s differ on our cars. 92-94 had an internal shift linkage while 95-97s and all MK IV supras had external linkage as you have (i know this for a fact). My thinking was that the earlier ones were slightly shorter than the later ones/supra trannys.
Both vehicles used the internal and external shift linkage. The cutoff for both was around 94/95. They are both the same size but the external shift linkage sticks out farther than the internal. The shifter is straight on the external where as the shifter on the internal is bent to give that extra room.
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Nice work RedPhoenix..!! I would like to do this conversion on my 98 SC400. Any differences for 98 SCs and up with the gated shifter? Have you figured out what to do with the auto gauge cluster?