R154 into ma61

**simple61** · 22-02-2007, 05:10 PM

How hard is it to get the r154 geabox into the ma61, and has any one used the engine mounts from bonnville and did they go in hassle free. would appreciat any thoughts. thanks guys

**BlackSupra** · 22-02-2007, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by simple61

How hard is it to get the r154 geabox into the ma61, and has any one used the engine mounts from bonnville and did they go in hassle free. would appreciat any thoughts. thanks guys

JZ engine mounts from bonneville worked a treat on my 2JZGE and also on a few 1JZGTE's i helped with on JAZE's old cars.

R154 will NOT fit level without tunnel modification. It will go in, but will destroy uni joints from the excess stress.

The JZ bonneville mounts were designed to allow a W58 to bolt up to factory crossmember location.

**triptek** · 22-02-2007, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by simple61

How hard is it to get the r154 geabox into the ma61, and has any one used the engine mounts from bonnville and did they go in hassle free. would appreciat any thoughts. thanks guys

Getting the gearbox too fit is a bit of a pain but is possible with a big sledge hammer. And to answer your second question, yes you can use the bonnieville mounts to mount the r154 up. You need to use a ma61 auto tranny mount. I used this setup on my 2jzgte and r154 install.

**RA35GT** · 22-02-2007, 09:37 PM

http://forums.celicasupra.com/showthread.php?t=7733

There is a write up on the celica supra forum regarding the swap mate, has pics so you can see whats required.

Rudi

**ZZT231** · 22-02-2007, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by BlackSupra

... The JZ bonneville mounts were designed to allow a W58 to bolt up to factory crossmember location.

Also to add. The A341 to bolt up with the factory Auto crossmember as well (Just need a custom tail shaft)

**simple61** · 01-03-2007, 03:50 PM

Thanks, have done a test fit in another supra using mounts. and has worked a treat. will have to modify the transmission tunnel but has worked great. thanks for input.

**Robbos_Toyotas** · 01-03-2007, 04:28 PM

i did a write up on this in the old forum...with pics if its still there.

hint - borrow an oxy torch as there needs to be a lot of room made - then you can just use a lump hammer. You might find it a bit difficult trying to swing a sledge hammer under the car. you need a yoke from a a340e auto transmission. A lot of driveshaft places can get these anyway. I used an Mz10 auto transmission mount.