Just wanted to let you guys know how the 6spd install went last night. GREAT! My car is a 93 (5spd), I had to do some very minor pounding with the sledge to get it to fit, infact the most modification was around the shifter hole in the tunnel. The shifter assembly had the most interference with the tunnel, as it sits pretty high. You'll need to cut the hole a few inches further back (thanks bmsport) and then pound up on the sheet metal a bit. The other section that needed just a bit of pounding was near the bellhousing area. It was pretty minimal on just how much more clearance was needed.

My buddy and I were really surpised on how easy it went it. It looks like it belongs on our cars I'll post some pics this weekend.

Happy Holidays

 

Please tell me you got pictures!

Chris

 

did you go with the 6speed rear end/custom driveshaft or was there a different alternative?

 

Chris, I have some pictures.

rscott, I have a 6spd diff and custom driveshaft.

 

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Chris

 

I will send to you as well.

 

can't wait to see pics! Doesn't sound like there will be to much fuss when put mine in. You gonna bring that beast to TX2k4, Chris?

 

LOL

Congrats man! Finish up that single now, hehe

 

quik i need pics man i need to know what to do if my 5-speed goes when i up the boost

 

Ok, here is a pic with some notes on what and where the tunnel needs to be modified around the shifter.

It may be a little confusing. Also feel free to pm for details. I'll get the other pic up of the tunnel, however, I think bmsport has a better picture of where it needs to be pounded. Hopefully he will see this post and link it in. I think the most contact came from the shifter area. I only pounded up the trannel tunnel a slight amount, and it doesn't seem to have any interference.

Hope this helps a bit.

 

Bean, pics won't be required in your case. The getrag is a direct bolt-on for the '95 sc300.

-scott

 

yeah i figured that but i've heard conflicting reports

i'm still debating between a V160 and a R154 from a MKIII turbo (with the 1jz bellhousing, etc)

 

Glad to hear this information has come into the clear, great picture, much better than mine...

http://www.brevardmotorsports.org/im.../trannymod.jpg

Can't wait to see that thing run, hell, mine too.

 

whats the diff between the 5sp of a lexus and the R154 from a supra?

 

Scott:

No cutting/pounding is involved in a 95?? I guess I should definitely look for a 95+up then since I already have a 6spd tranny laying around...