Bizzyfingers Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi all, I have been doing quite a bit of research on the adaption of other boxes for the Supra/2jz. I am swaying towards using a 530d box with the abc clutch adapter. Is there anyone here that uses one? My car is an Na auto and going to convert to turbo manual. My reason for wanting a 530d box instead of the w58 or the r154? If I choose to go down the W58 box they have a bad reputation for quality above 350bhp. The R154 box is awfully expensive imo. Yes I know the price of the adaptation kit, the box, the bellhousing adapter etc will come to the price of the R154 box and more but what happens if I buy an r154 and it blows within a few weeks, it's an expensive rebuild or a replacement. Once the kit is purchased 530d boxes are ten a penny in breakers yards etc, I could buy 5 spares for the price of another 154. Am I thinking logically? Yes the resale value will be lower on my car but is not for sale and won't be any time soon. It's for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Recently fitted an ABC clutch kit to both a 2JZ and 1JZ in two drift cars, both pushing around 500 rwhp and so far the 5/6 series (cant remember which) 5 speed diesel gearbox's that we fitted haven't gone bang. I wasn't much of a believer beforehand, but after seeing these £150 gearboxes in action I can say it's definitely a feasible option these days if you can afford the full ABC kit to bolt it onto. Clutch feel obviously isn't as nice as oem but a small price to pay for a gearbox that can handle some decent power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Anyone got a definitive list of parts needed to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Don't forget though, there was a time when R154s were 100 quid a pop. Supply and demand chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Anyone got a definitive list of parts needed to do this? Off the top of my head we used: 1/2JZ - BMW Gearbox Adapter Kit (includes flywheel, 2 plate clutch, adapter plate, release bearing) ARP Crank Bolts * 8 BMW Gearbox (wide variety can be used with abc kit so up to you what you can find) + gear linkage Custom Prop Shaft - Ours was in an S13, so we went from 2JZ -> BMW/Nissan custom prop). I have no idea what you would need to get it fitted in a Supra, not sure if you can get away without needing to modify the prop in some way or another. Might have missed something but that was the essentials on the shopping list. Getting the clutch/gearbox installed took no time at all, getting the prop fabricated to accurate dimensions took a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzyfingers Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 There is a prop manufacturer near to me (http://www.cpsdrivelink.co.uk) who I believe could make the prop work. The clutch kit seems the best idea for me. Thank you all for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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