Guest adamoakley Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 if I was to get someone to do the conversion for me (definitely don't have the skill to do it myself) how much would it set me back? I'm just waiting for a good buy on a supra and there seems to be a lot more choice of autos and just wondered which would be better financially?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I got told 4-5k. So im staying auto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 What manual box you looking at w58 or v160 or R154? huge price difference and huge strength difference too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adamoakley Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I got told 4-5k. So im staying auto! Jeez that's insane haha - - - Updated - - - What manual box you looking at w58 or v160 or R154? huge price difference and huge strength difference too. Probably the W58 (seems to be the cheapest, but not sure about strength?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 4-5k would of been 6 speed, if your car is NA\stock TT, a w58 is more than capable. W58 conversions go for £650-£750 add on to that your labour costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Probably the W58 (seems to be the cheapest, but not sure about strength?) It is the cheapest but its not strong, some hold BPU TT power but not all and its a ticking time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 r154 if you dont want 6 speed, i wouldnt bother with the w58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 r154 if you dont want 6 speed, i wouldnt bother with the w58 Evening chap! What can the r154 handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 It's a much stronger box than a w58. I know Craig (Dr jeckyll) uses one in his track car. End of the day, a v160 is best, but r154 is second choice. Personally I'd save for a 6 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Depends on power level as a BPU r154 makes a savage street car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Depends on power level as a BPU r154 makes a savage street car. Would it handle 700bhp well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Would it handle 700bhp well? If it could would people be spending 4k+ on a 6 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Would it handle 700bhp well? Its torque levels that kill gearbox's. A lot of people in the US run the r154 may be worth doing some research on the US forum too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 If it could would people be spending 4k+ on a 6 speed Probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I have seen posted the R154 is 'rated' @ 600ftlb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Talk to Austec, John did my conversion and you would never have known it was auto down to the quality of the work. It set me back about 2k all in for w58. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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