+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 19 of 19

Thread: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

  1. #1
    Junior Member Grease Monkey
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    South QLD
    Posts
    133

    Exclamation W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    what models have them ?
    Iam guessing they would fit the early w57 box with the cable drive speedo drive
    Last edited by Cameron_Datto; 05-08-2006 at 07:12 PM.

  2. #2
    Toymods Club Member Carport Converter TA-022's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    1,675

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    also interested.
    Black Betty >HERE!<

    (\__/)
    (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your
    (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination.

  3. #3
    hey Conversion King
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    NQLD
    Posts
    2,966

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    MX83 grande's have them. i just went to test fit it to the W58 then but i lost the shaft out of the electronic assembly.


    but yes, im 99% sure it will fit....the thread is the same.


    another 2 GLX's i wrecked had cable driven speedo. i think the electronic speedo on the grande is for the ABS
    hello

  4. #4
    potato Automotive Encyclopaedia joecoolmk2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    tasmania
    Posts
    810

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    the uzs131 auto i got has one, and it fits onto the same fitting as my old speedo cable(W40/50)
    MX22 - making progress with 1UZ coversion. Ebay FTW!

    Quote Originally Posted by RAd28
    acctually, a VN would depreciate the price of fuel... so wouldn't be worth as much as the fuel was to start with... not even bogans syphon fuel from VN's 'cause it's worthless

  5. #5
    AVGAS DRINKING Carport Converter 30psi 4agte's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    S.A
    Posts
    1,438

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    hmmmm
    From memory there is two or mabe even more types of speedo drive gears for these boxes.

  6. #6
    Mos
    Mos is offline
    Founding ****** Automotive Encyclopaedia Mos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    1,164

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Later version MX83s have a sensor that attaches to the speedo output drive, just like a speedo cable would, regardless of trim. This sensor is very compact and gives 4 pulses per revolution of sensor shaft. This speed sensor is for the instrument cluster - the ABS has a separate sensor on the extension housing.
    GZ20s and probably MZ20s have a sensor that also attaches to the speedo output drive but is larger and gives 20 pulses per rev of sensor shaft.

    On newer auto gearboxes, such as JZZ30s (and probably many others), there no longer is a speedo output drive - there is an assembly that combines the speedo drive with the speed sensor. It's effectively a large speed sensor with bearings, shafts, electronics and toothed wheel that is installed in the location of the speedo output drive.
    This speed sensor assembly can be removed, and an output drive of a suitable gearbox can be installed in its place - don't quote me on this but from memory a W50 speedo output drive fitted a JZZ30 auto box.

    An IS200 manual box also uses this type of speed sensor assembly and a W58 speedo output drive fits into one of those.

    It would seem it's possible this speed sensor assembly will fit the W55/7/8 as well but you would probably have to trial this yourself.

    Mos.
    Last edited by Mos; 06-08-2006 at 09:07 PM.
    Admin, I.T., Founding Member, Toymods Car Club Inc.
    2000 IS200 Sports Luxury 1UZ-FE VVTi, 1991 MX83 Grande 2JZ-GTE (sold)

  7. #7
    potato Automotive Encyclopaedia joecoolmk2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    tasmania
    Posts
    810

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    yeah the 1uz one has the same liitle keyed shaft bit that a speedo cable has on it, they use the same size screw on fitting.

    so you could probly swap/modify the wheel inside the unit to give diiferent readings?
    MX22 - making progress with 1UZ coversion. Ebay FTW!

    Quote Originally Posted by RAd28
    acctually, a VN would depreciate the price of fuel... so wouldn't be worth as much as the fuel was to start with... not even bogans syphon fuel from VN's 'cause it's worthless

  8. #8
    Rest in Peace Conversion King ViPeR_NiPPleX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    VIC
    Posts
    2,205

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    would be great alternative to the cable... had one snap from the heat of extractors

  9. #9
    Junior Member Automotive Encyclopaedia
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    vic
    Posts
    1,159

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    I'll measure up a FWD 4 AG 20 valve one , looks like it may fit a w57 , w40,50 have a small type drive and w 55,7,8 have a larger drive (about 35mm in diameter) JZA 80 w 58 has a 4 pulse speedo sensor on the g/box

    Dave

  10. #10
    Junior Member Grease Monkey
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    114

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Just thought id post this pic up as i had to take it to help someone else out the other day.
    It is from a gz20 soarer (a340e auto) personally i didnt think it very very big, but perhaps there is a smaller one out there.
    Either way, it is now fitted to my r154 and wired to the jza70ecu with perfect reuslts.
    Its a direct fit to the r154, just unscrew from a340e and screw onto the speedo drive on the r154.

    ROYAL DRIFT
    est 2003

  11. #11
    Toymods Pimp Chief Engine Builder Norbie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    3,801

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    I can confirm the electronic speed sensor in a JZA80 W58 will fit in early W5x boxes, and vice-versa.

  12. #12
    Toymods V8 Member Too Much Toyota CrUZida's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    WA
    Posts
    7,965

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    I'm beginning to think that any gbox with a standard slip yoke (as opposed to the 3 prong/donut rubber setup) has a screw on electronic sender.


    UZS131 has 20p/rev output too.

  13. #13
    hey Conversion King
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    NQLD
    Posts
    2,966

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    theoretically then, these electronic speedo outputs would be compatable with the VDO speedometers??? has anyone ever tried??

    300km/h.......muhuhahahaha



    Speedometer
    VDO Speedometer for individual retrofitting of your car. Speed indicated in analog displays with trip distances and the total distance indicated via the LC display; display switched over using the adjustment button. Adjustable for pulses per units of distance travelled ranging from 500 to 400,000 pulses per kilometre or mile
    http://www.aisat.com.au/vdoautomotive.html
    hello

  14. #14
    Toymods Pimp Chief Engine Builder Norbie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    3,801

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Quote Originally Posted by CrUZida
    I'm beginning to think that any gbox with a standard slip yoke (as opposed to the 3 prong/donut rubber setup) has a screw on electronic sender.
    From what I've seen so far I would agree.

    Hmmm, I might have a closer look at the Getrag and see what that uses.

  15. #15
    Mos
    Mos is offline
    Founding ****** Automotive Encyclopaedia Mos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    1,164

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Quote Originally Posted by CrUZida
    I'm beginning to think that any gbox with a standard slip yoke (as opposed to the 3 prong/donut rubber setup) has a screw on electronic sender.
    A 2JZ-GE JZZ30 slushbox (slip yoke) has a large speed sensor and not the screw on one. Without checking, I think it's the same sensor as the Aristo slushbox (donut). Unfortunately I can't remember what the single turbo 1JZ JZZ30 had for a speedo sensor... but if I had to take a stab I'd say it was the large one.

    Quote Originally Posted by CrUZida
    UZS131 has 20p/rev output too.
    Cool - is it physically the same as the GZ20 or the MX83 or something different?

    Mos
    Admin, I.T., Founding Member, Toymods Car Club Inc.
    2000 IS200 Sports Luxury 1UZ-FE VVTi, 1991 MX83 Grande 2JZ-GTE (sold)

  16. #16
    MR 18RG Conversion King The Witzl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    2,862

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Cambelt,

    I too was thinking that the AE101 20Valve (C56 gearbox) electronic speed sensor looked like it would fit into a W58 box. As yet i havent tried, but when i'm next under the car I'll definitely give it a go - seeing as though i have a spare C56 speed sensor lying around.
    ...... butt scratcher?!


  17. #17
    Gary Motorsport Inc. Too Much Toyota takai's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    5,595

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    I remember the AE111 auto box fits in a W57. So highly likely.
    -Chris | Garage takai - Breaking cars since 1998
    Sparky - AE86 IPRA Racer | Basketcase Supra - 2JZA61 Daily/Sprint car | 2006 Scott Voltage YZ0 DJ/4X Hardtail | 2006 Giant Reign DH/FR Machine
    I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. - D.H.Lawrence

  18. #18
    Toymods V8 Member Too Much Toyota CrUZida's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    WA
    Posts
    7,965

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    Quote Originally Posted by Mos
    Cool - is it physically the same as the GZ20 or the MX83 or something different?
    No pic online, but it looks the same as the pic above.

  19. #19
    Dreamer Backyard Mechanic millsi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    377

    Default Re: W55/W57/W58 Electronic Speedo Drive

    sorry to grave dig here but i thought this was worth a mention. on my w57 it goes from a platic gear inside the box which in turn spins a small plastic circle with a keyway. from there a small cable attched the the usual square shaped speedo drive goes into the electronic sender. the cable snapped recently so i went to toyota (who were helpful) and tracked down the same bit from a hjz97 lanndrusier. it was slightly shorter but was of all steel construction and did the job nicely! cost me $1.65.

Similar Threads

  1. W5X Speedo Drive Comparision (Steel plate vs Alloy plate)
    By wilbo666 in forum Tech and Conversions
    Replies: 43
    Last Post: 12-08-2011, 07:58 PM
  2. R154 electronic speedo conversion...how to do?
    By Robbos_Toyotas in forum Tech and Conversions
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 24-04-2006, 01:56 PM
  3. W58 Speedo Drive....
    By fatboy13 in forum Tech and Conversions
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 20-04-2006, 02:16 PM
  4. Replies: 12
    Last Post: 10-04-2006, 12:24 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts