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Old 08-28-13, 11:55 AM
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Default 1999 SC300 transmission swap help

Hello, I have a 1999 sc300 and I am looking to do a 5speed swap with the w58 transmission.

I found a kit that includes the whole pedal set with clutch master cylinder
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/...00pedalset.php

I couldn't find the swap for the transmission cross member or does the stock automatic cross member need to be modified

any other tips or info would be appreciated

Thanks
Old 08-28-13, 12:06 PM
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Auto crossmember works fine, no modification needed.
Old 08-28-13, 12:40 PM
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thats the kit i got, its will save you time then looking for each part alone
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Hey guys i am looking to do the same swap but with the R154 instead, the question i have is:
When you go 5 speed in the 1999 & 2000 sc300 it the going to show a CEL on the dash and do you need to change the computer ?
or is it just swap it to a 5 speed and everything will be functioning normal except for the P,R,N etc in the middle of the cluster ?
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I hear it will be fine but you will get a cel
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You either have to deal with the cel or install the auto shift solenoild. Search for the cartmill thread as he figured out what to do. They don't make a vvti 5 speed ecu for you to swap ecu overs. It's not that simple. You can always go with a standalone.
Old 08-29-13, 11:49 AM
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Theyre not that simple of a swap, especially dealing with the CEL's. Do some searching on the forum and you'll find a few people who've managed to do it - cartmill being one.
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Get a 98 Supra ecu, or IS300 ecu .
Cheaper way will be to get the solenoids out your auto trans and plug them into your harness to make your stock ecu happy.

Search on here it has been covered!
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