Ls400 5spd M/T
08-30-11, 11:21 AM
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that's one of my first generation kits. www.toyotav8.com
he's put over 30,000 miles on that setup
he's put over 30,000 miles on that setup
09-05-11, 08:32 AM
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and if you go with the custom driveshaft with the GM universals (super common and cheap, can find them anywhere if you break down) Then you have to run an adaptor at the diff which gets expensive.
Or you can just have the front half of your driveshaft modified for the manual which is usually under 100$.
Yep, trans mount, the adaptor kit, pedal, wiring (pretty minor unless it's a 98 or newer engine), and no real clearancing, unless you just mean moving some of the fuseboxes over to make room for the pedal assembly.
10-20-11, 06:35 PM
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guys it isnt that hard....
1uz chassis'd car + W58 (mk3 only) + conversion kit (adapter, clutch, flywheel, throwout setup) + custom driveshaft + pedal setup = manual 1uz.
doesnt get hard until 95+ because of the OBDII ecu losing its mind since there's no trans for it to control.
1uz chassis'd car + W58 (mk3 only) + conversion kit (adapter, clutch, flywheel, throwout setup) + custom driveshaft + pedal setup = manual 1uz.
doesnt get hard until 95+ because of the OBDII ecu losing its mind since there's no trans for it to control.
In all honesty, this engine should've came with the M/T as an option. The engine is just so much more responsive and rev happy. Its just fun as hell dumping the clutch in 2nd gear and doing a brake stand. Thick white smoke bellows out instantly and just makes the world behind you disappear in seconds. I just want to M/T the GS just to see how the VVT-i would act with a wide open exhaust like on my Cressida.
Word of advice, dump the stock exhaust setup. The 1UZ wants to tell you it hates the hell out of it. Ask 4U2QUIK what he thinks of my 5spd 1UZ since he rode in it. 3 full sized adults in a 3,500lb Cressida. It still spun the hell out of the back tires in a 2nd gear quick shift.
http://youtu.be/_AOub-__XHE
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10-20-11, 07:58 PM
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i would like to see what a T56 with a custom bellhousing would do in an LS, honestly cars are just metal so if you can get everything setup and fabbed anything is possible, for the AE86 they use 6 speed miata trannys and fab stuff up to make it work which is kool but a corvette/viper/gto tranny would be pretty dope and durable in an LS plus u can change gear ratios by just going on summit lol
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^^^True^^^ I guess it boils down to preference/availability. I was contemplating this conversion before but, the auto tranny is so silky smooth it literally feels like I have one gear. Plus driving in traffic would suck with a clutch pedal. I guess I'm getting older and I've grown fond of being able to sip coffee while driving. On a side note I have driven my buddy's MX73 with a stock 1UZFE and a W58 and HOLY STUFF this engine really comes alive banging through gears at redline.
