gearbox options

**ceebow** · 24-08-2008, 09:27 PM

hey guys just wondering if there is an interchangeable manuel gbox for a 7mgte (ma70)? i have an auto and wanna find out the cheapest option for converting to manuel.

**big_zop** · 25-08-2008, 11:03 AM

I take it youre still new to Toyotas and had no idea what to search for - even though you have been here a while.

The two gearboxes you would be looking to be directly compatible are the R154 and the W58. A factory manual MA70 uses the R154 as it is a much larger/stronger gearbox but the W58 was used for manual versions of the 7M-GE. It is obviously much more expensive as its also considered rare (there is one going for sale for $1300 complete for a 7M)

Also, these two gearboxes use a common gear housing with a unique bellhousing - meaning a R154 from a 1JZ with the bellhousing and flywheel swapped to suit a 7M would be ok too. Not sure about the exact details on the W58 (which are also avail on 1G-GE/GTE motors) relating to clutch/flywheel.

Dont forget that there is a host of other things that need changing/modifying (driveshaft, pedals, ECU, lines, console) to complete your conversion so make sure you understand all these and price around to compare the prices individually to a 'full kit'.

Have another search for those gearboxes and see what else you find out. if you have any more questions, then ask.

**ceebow** · 25-08-2008, 06:06 PM

thanks mate, i have been on here for a while but have not been doing anything on my supra, i also have A sss turbo so all my time and research has been put into the sr20s, but the time has come to do up the supra, and am looking forward to see what the 7m pulls down the quarter wit certain mods at hand.

**ceebow** · 25-08-2008, 06:08 PM

thanks mate, i have been on here for a while but have not been doing anything on my supra, i also have A sss turbo so all my time and research has been put into the sr20s, but the time has come to do up the supra, and am looking forward to see what the 7m pulls down the quarter wit certain mods at hand. i done a search but i couldnt find anything to specifically answer my question of whats the cheapest option.
cheers