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George Dertadian
Newbie NSW looking for a manual single turbo
Posts: 1 Reg: 04-2009
| I want to do an R154 conversion on a TT. However, i've been doing some research and talking to some mechanics. A couple of them said that doing a manual conversion can cause problems with the cars computer. If this is true, is it really a problem or just an inconvenience? Also, it would be greatly appreciated if you guys could share your opinoins/experience on R154 manual conversions in general. Cheers George |
Michael Keen
Goo Roo nsw Soarer TT
Posts: 1817 Reg: 10-2007
| george do it mate, simple i did it a little while ago and love it sell you my car 15k eheh but yeah worth the conversion you can just swap out the auto ecu to a manual one and it all perfect |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo NT Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z
Posts: 2276 Reg: 03-2006
| Search mate, there's tonnes of examples of successful R154 and even V160/161 conversions. Usually, when you do the conversion, you get the manual dash, manual ecu, manual console surround and gearboot, the rest is mechanical (pedal box, gearbox, clutch cylinder, clutch, tail shaft, and everything else thats required (theres a lot) But, no its not dangerous, just costs a little bit. There is a bloke in canberra, very experienced with this conversion, has done a whole heap, will supply everything you need, and ....oh look hes a sponsor of this wonderful website: He also does 6 speed t56 conversions ))) http://rushimports.com.au/information.php?info_id=1 |
Richard Ferrara
Tinkerer NSW V8
Posts: 65 Reg: 03-2008
| It wont mess up the ECU. It will confuse it as your moving with no gearbox ;) ECT errors will popup on your dash, that is all. |
Michael Keen
Goo Roo nsw Soarer TT
Posts: 1822 Reg: 10-2007
| and little harder to change gear cause of ignition tune is different |
George Dertadian
Newbie NSW looking for a manual single turbo
Posts: 2 Reg: 04-2009
| Thanks for all the feedback guys! Hey Michael, i'm going to pass on that beautiful car of yours. I don't have 15k budget Thanks for the link Aaron, i'll check him out.I didn't think that there would be big problems because i read about people converting without problems. I guess I have to do it right the first time. Thats good to hear Richard, i'm ok with error messages |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo NT Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z
Posts: 2279 Reg: 03-2006
| George, most 'conversion kits' come manual ECU's. Besides, if you rengine is trying to tell you there is a legitimate reason for throwing a code, how will you know? You do have to do it right the first time!! Spot on. Good luck with it, a lot of people here who have done the conversion will help you on this site. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo WA JZZ30 vvti GT-L, 94 TT manual (being wrecked), Legnum VR4
Posts: 1504 Reg: 09-2006
| I have been told that you can use the auto ecu for a manual converted car. But the error codes will follow. |
Richard Ferrara
Tinkerer NSW V8
Posts: 76 Reg: 03-2008
| You CAN use an auto ECU on a manual converted car. ECT errors will show up on your dash. Im sure the map in the manual ECU is different so if you can afford it source and use a manual ECU. As far as doing it spot on and not knowing what legitimate codes are being thrown up. If you are on a budget there is no need for the manual ECU. The manual gearbox wont communicate with the ECU and throw up any codes that I am aware of (its only connections are reverse lights and speed sensor). So when you read through your codes just disregard any relating to the gearbox... |
George Dertadian
Newbie NSW 92 TT GT-TL
Posts: 4 Reg: 04-2009
| I am a bit short on cash now. Just bought my soarer I think i'll wait till i save some money, so i can pay someone to convert it well. Thanks for replying |
Costa Tsimiklis
Tinkerer Victoria TT 300rwkw
Posts: 100 Reg: 07-2008
| No dangers and probably the best mod you can do on your car. Budget 3-5k for the conversion depending on if you will be using a proper soarer conversion and/or new parts. JZA70 pedals, master and so forth can be made to fit as well as the shifter can be modified to get it extended 30mm at the base for the soarer. I will be showing my build log on SC shortly featuring my R154 swap and upgrade parts |
Aaron Casey
Goo Roo nsw '94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged
Posts: 1049 Reg: 08-2005
| ill let you know if its worth it in a few days when i finally get to drive mine.. but nobody has complained that i know of.. careful if you get the jza70 parts richard tried to use some of thee couldnt get clutch pedal to fit so used a jza80 one fitted perfect just had a different spring assy on the pedal |
Andrew Meiers
Goo Roo Victoria TT
Posts: 1056 Reg: 07-2005
| Hey Aaron, you can get a floor boot from Autobarn thats what i had to do as the factory one was rooted. They come on the shifter, so even if you get a new one they are very hard to get them on without tearing. $25 from Auotbarn does the job for me. It still ripped a bit getting it over the shaft. |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo NSW 94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2803 Reg: 07-2005
| Do it George. I've never looked back after doing the conversion. Bumper to bumper traffic can get on your nerves but if you choose the right clutch, you should be right. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo WA JZZ30 vvti GT-L, 94 TT manual (being wrecked), Legnum VR4
Posts: 1564 Reg: 09-2006
| I have a factory manual soarer ECU for sale. I cant use it on my vvti. Cant wait for my soarer to be converted but I went down the path of buying a whole manual soarer to wreck. Perhaps most expensive option initially but in the long term I think it is the cheapest and most easiest way to go about it |
Michael Keen
Goo Roo nsw Soarer TT
Posts: 1917 Reg: 10-2007
| josh how much for ecu? |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo WA JZZ30 vvti GT-L, 94 TT manual (being wrecked), Legnum VR4
Posts: 1567 Reg: 09-2006
| Not sure Michael send me a pm and we'll go from there |