I have a gte swapped 98 gs300 with the 4 speed automatic. I did a shift kit and trans cooler. I did all the other power adder mods:single turbo, injectors, pump, etc. I even wired up my steering wheel so that e-shift is working. I recently purchased EVERYTHING to do a CD009 swap and I’m having second thoughts. Driving it with e-shift is fun but can be unpredictable at some times. Also, I know the trans is my weakest link at this point in order to get more power. I’m just uncertain if I want to go through with a manual conversion. I can leave it the way it is now with the power that it’s at, go forward with the CD swap or change it all up and go built auto. Any suggestions?

 

580 now. 650ish final

 

Go built auto and mail me your CD009 kit.

 

If you plan on drifting, go manual, otherwise stick with an auto. It's a Lexus sedan after all.
There are good reasons for your second thoughts.