So im hearing some conflicting information from a couple of different people. When swapping an r154 does the trans tunnel need to be modified? From what Ive read in the diy section it should be a pretty much straight swap granted i have the shifter extension, bell housing ,etc.

 

Well, soarers came with R154s, so i think it should fit fine if you have the shifter extension.

 

No modifications need, just get the right trans mount. And shifter extension which is less thn 200 bucks from toyota.

 

So its cheaper to get it from toyota then it is driftmotion?( extension) and thanks for the info

 

I got mine from Champion Toyota. It wss way cheaper then Driftmotion.

 

sorry to thread jack but i was wondering what the part number is and how its sits compared to soarer w58 or r154

 

some people cut the hole in the trans tunnel to save money if they got a soarer swap 5 speed with the swan necked shifter.

the extention serves people best who have automatic cars i think so they dont have to cut the tunnel.

 

You really don't even need to go to a Toyota dealership to buy a shifter extension.

I bought my R154 swap from fellow member 97BlkSC300 years ago and what he did is cut the shifter and welded on an extra piece so the shifter sits back in the proper spot.

I think that would be alot cheaper than spending $200.

Here's some pics of mine:

 

Puts the shifter in the same spot as the W58, And I was able to still use my quick shift kit too.

Toyota Soarer Shifter Conversion for R154
Housing, Shifter 33521-24040
Control Shift Lever 33570-24010

I paid like $135.00 total for both pieces from Champion, when they had them in stock 2 years agos. Call them up and see if they still have them in stock.

Sorry, the guys are right about modifying, but if I had a choice of getting a quality part and a good price. I am going that route first. Cutting, hacking and welding is not my thing.

 

If the guy can "hack" and weld, it will cost him pennies. Not like anyone even sees that part anyhow. So what's the point in spending close to $200 for it? If he is starting with an Auto chassis his SC will already need to be "hacked" because you need to cut a hole in the upper section of tunnel.

 

Call me crazy, but what other option is there for an auto SC trans tunnel to accept any type of manual transmission without cutting a portion out?

 

I am going the modding route, my question is, can you install the shifter in place and put the motor and tranny together? In other words, do you have to install the shifter last after the motor and tranny in placed in position?

 

^ Yes,

It is a lot easier to install the shifter last it gives you more clearance. It is only held on by 4 bolts anyways.

Auto to manual you NEED to cut your transmission tunnel.

 

That's how I've always done it. The shifter assembly mounts to the transmission so the tranny has to be in place first.

 

sc300jz, I have gotten conflicting stories about the cutting of tunnel. I have been led to believe that you dont have to, IF you extend the shifter by this means above or by buying the extended shifter assembly. I havent gotten this far along in my project, so I dont know? If you have to cut, then how much forward of the stock cut in already? I also read other threads that you should wait to cut due to every car and install is different. We need to be clear on this, before misleading everyone.. :-) I want to know!