V160 swap issues
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V160 swap issues
HI!
So I finally got round to test fitting my motor and box the otherday. I've researched for hours and hours on the net with no definitive answer.
1. The gearbox hits the tunnel before I can mate the crossmember to the rails? Has anyone had to bash their trans tunnel to make these things fit?
the moment I'v. Got the box as high as it will go and the crossmember is about 15mm from the rails. Am I trying to sit the box too far up?
2. At the moment I have a supra mount and the stock auto crossmember bolted on. The crossmember holes sit about 20mm too far back.
I've seen photos of people using what looks like a standard crossmember, what combinations is everyone using?
3. The shifter comes up through the stock hole, but it sits right at the back of the console. I'm assuming everyone has cut a new hole and shortened the linkage/shifter bracket?
Many thanks in advance, I really want this going asap!!!
So I finally got round to test fitting my motor and box the otherday. I've researched for hours and hours on the net with no definitive answer.
1. The gearbox hits the tunnel before I can mate the crossmember to the rails? Has anyone had to bash their trans tunnel to make these things fit?
the moment I'v. Got the box as high as it will go and the crossmember is about 15mm from the rails. Am I trying to sit the box too far up?
2. At the moment I have a supra mount and the stock auto crossmember bolted on. The crossmember holes sit about 20mm too far back.
I've seen photos of people using what looks like a standard crossmember, what combinations is everyone using?
3. The shifter comes up through the stock hole, but it sits right at the back of the console. I'm assuming everyone has cut a new hole and shortened the linkage/shifter bracket?
Many thanks in advance, I really want this going asap!!!
Lead Lap
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You need to shorten the shifter tree to make it fit and you also need to shorten the rod that connects to your shifter, then you have to make some aluminum blocks to take up the space between the mounting holes and the trans mount.
No need to take a big hammer to your car lol.
Have you even mounted your pedal yet? That's the fun part.
No need to take a big hammer to your car lol.
Have you even mounted your pedal yet? That's the fun part.
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i ended up making my own gearbox mount so its sitting where it should now. still yet to shorten everything though.
i haven't mounted the clutch pedal yet but i have removed the stock foot emergency brake and am fitting a normal hand brake from a jzx100. this has left a decent amount of room under the dash so im going to attempt to make a custom pedal bracket based on a reverse swing setup. should make the install a bit easier.
i haven't mounted the clutch pedal yet but i have removed the stock foot emergency brake and am fitting a normal hand brake from a jzx100. this has left a decent amount of room under the dash so im going to attempt to make a custom pedal bracket based on a reverse swing setup. should make the install a bit easier.
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