Mating a 1UZ to a W58 box?

[barned01]

something looks like it magically disappeared between the 2 pictures....and it wasn't the flywheel.
In all honesty i am just subscribing to this thread as i would like to manualise the 1uz before it goes in the celica....i was thinking of manualising the auto as one option.

[Norbie]

you need one of these puppies

Got any more info on that?

[JustenGT8]

You want one Norbs? I have a spare....i can set it up for Tremec or W series boxes. Comes with the super light 1.8kg flywheel Street use is a bit iffy...doable but you need to have a very precise shift technique and bumper to bumper traffic would not be fun.

[Norbie]

I'm just wondering if such a setup could be adapted to other Toyota engines which don't have a factory manual option.

[JustenGT8]

As in the GZ? and the answer is yes. In fact isn't the GZ crank PCD the same as the UZ? drop me a PM.

[millsi]

are the flywheels a good unit?

ill probley get the full kit anyway (as it seams to have everything you need for 1600 which would be way cheeper than putting it togeeather your self.

i guess a new clutch combo later when i fry the first one.

try scott at http://www.venomcobras.com/
im running a w57 behind my 1uz using a kit he put together for me consisting of skyline 5 puck ceramic clutch + dellows bellhousing (not the best looking but everything lines up) + 2800lb pressure plate and fly wheel. im pretty sure it came in under $2000. i have done over 15000kms so far with no dramas.

[ed]

something looks like it magically disappeared between the 2 pictures....and it wasn't the flywheel.

i dont even understand wtf that means...

norbs, call me if you like. and yes, justen has a spare triple with new plates for sale

mos - yes, going down to twins but with rally plates, not sintered plates - last longer, wear better

[barned01]

I will pm you (clutch noob and i don't want to fill up this thread).

[GA61XX]

Toyospares also do a 1UZ to W58 kit, & can do mod' to the stock ECU to run a manual..

xUZ and 1gzfe share the same flywheel

cheers

[5000gt]

flex plate really....

[indeecent]

So coming back to this, what sort of clutch is a good idea for something more performance orientated, and not going to destroy my bank account?

Along the lines of a single button type clutch? {not going all out just yet}

And are there any options for flywheel from any existing toyotas rather then going custom?

[CrUZida]

Turbo? NA?

[indeecent]

NA to begin.

Turbo very soon after {when bugs/bank account have settled}

[CrUZida]

Then don't waste the money on the W58.
Go R154 minimum.

[indeecent]

Thats what I was thinking, any idea on the flywheel/clutch options?

Or is it just simpler to get a clutch to suit the box, and get a custom flywheel?