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Ali Saeed
TryHard
WA
V8
Posts: 175
Reg: 09-2007
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how much are r154 worth these days, including bellhousing, clutching stuff, cylinders, etc?
i saw a couple on some US forums, and they reckon 400 USD is about the right price, where as on SC ive heard people say it costs like 3k. anyone got an actual price? and where would u source one anyway? |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1098
Reg: 07-2005
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Older MA70/JZA70 ones go from anywhere between $1200 to $1800, with the latter being more common lately.
The JZZ30/JZX90/JZX100 ones go for a bit more as they are rarer and newer.
Mind you, these are prices without flywheel/clutch.
A bolt in UZZ30 conversion kit with a decent NA clutch will set you back about 4-5k |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 348
Reg: 01-2007
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Ali, this ones off a jzz30,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Toyota/Gear-boxes/auction-207712782.h tm
Looks a bit on the expensive side.
Would it bolt up to a V8? (C'mon Goo Roo's help us out.) |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1099
Reg: 07-2005
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You'd still need a 1UZ bellhousing ($500ish) or adaptor plate ($800ish), a flywheel ($350+) and a clutch ($350+) |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z
Posts: 2209
Reg: 03-2006
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Brand new from toyota I think someone here bought one for $2500?? |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1431
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah i got a new R154 from toyota late last year for around 2.5k It was already in Australia and didnt need to be imported.
I think you will find due to the AUD that buying a new R154 now will be over 3k. |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1100
Reg: 07-2005
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Out of curiosity what was included with it?
Bellhousing? Shifter? Shifter positioner thingy? clutch fork? release bearing? |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1432
Reg: 07-2005
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If your question is directed to me Andrew then, I know it came with bellhousing and shifter it was a later model R154 aswell out of the 94+ models. Im unsure about clutch fork and release bearing as i only saw it once it was installed by mechanic. |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1101
Reg: 07-2005
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Thats a pretty good price considering how much you get. |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2095
Reg: 04-2006
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forgive my poor memory but what are the benefits of the R154 and is it suitable for a supercharged v8? |
Damian Ware
DieHard
Victoria
UZZ32
Posts: 835
Reg: 10-2005
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Benefits compared with?? |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1103
Reg: 07-2005
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Compared with W58 ?
Its stronger, and thus suitable for s/c V8 in a heavy car like the Soarer. |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2097
Reg: 04-2006
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compared to the standard 1994 V8 auto box.
Are the ratios the same ?
Final drive the same?
LSD ? |
Andrew Ferres
Goo Roo
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 1104
Reg: 07-2005
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R154 is a gearbox, nothing to do with the diff.
It has 5 speeds, instead of 4.
The ratios of 2nd, D, and OD are very similar to 3rd, 4th and 5th.
L is positioned roughly halfway between 1st and 2nd.
Apart from that, all the normal 'benefits' (and drawbacks) of manual vs auto apply. |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1433
Reg: 07-2005
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Benefits?
Its more Personal Choice, if you like to drive Manual and want more fun during a sunday drive through the twistys then Manual is what you want.
If you want a fast 1/4mile car id stick with a Auto and beef it up. |
Damian Ware
DieHard
Victoria
UZZ32
Posts: 836
Reg: 10-2005
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Or you could go a W58 or a V160. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 Ltd manual
Posts: 4235
Reg: 07-2005
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Benefits? A more responsive and controllable car on the road with more visceral pleasure driving it.
Drawbacks? However many thousand you spend on the conversion, you will never see it again. |
Ali Saeed
TryHard
WA
Soarer V8 LTD
Posts: 188
Reg: 09-2007
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lets face it fellas, autos are boring. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4356
Reg: 09-2005
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Ali Saeed wrote on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:04 am:lets face it fellas, autos are boring.
Excellent for easy driving though.
I bet my auto can shift gears faster than your manual as well >.> |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1434
Reg: 07-2005
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Not unless you have a shift kit Callum ;) |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2104
Reg: 04-2006
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Callum, is your car off the hoist yet ? |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4361
Reg: 09-2005
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Adam, no (technically sitting in my garage isnt a hoist >.>). *Sad panda*
Hopefully the window arrives within the next 7 days and i get it installed soon after.
I can hear the boat pulling in to Fremantle now... |
Glen Muller
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer - UZZ31 V8
Posts: 677
Reg: 12-2007
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Callum Finch wrote on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:07 pm:*Sad panda*
I hear nor see absolutely no sexual harassment. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4372
Reg: 09-2005
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Glen Muller wrote on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 09:18 pm:I hear nor see absolutely no sexual harassment.
My ass got pinched by Peter from accounting the other day... |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2124
Reg: 04-2006
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Once again Cullum turns a thread in to gay chatter. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
SLK 230 Kompressor
Posts: 7351
Reg: 05-2005
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Time for another 69 Mustang Mach 1 shot methinks!
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Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 UZZ31 track bunky, '94 blk/blk UZZ31
Posts: 1422
Reg: 07-2005
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pfff overrated |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4380
Reg: 09-2005
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Not sure if i am a fan of the wheels but nice looking car, Don! ;D |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
SLK 230 Kompressor
Posts: 7355
Reg: 05-2005
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Yeah, the wheels suck, but I like the car in that color  |
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