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Nick 95 6sp · 10-25-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn@R/Ttuning

Where did you find the Plate from?

It was made by the guys building the turbo V8 I posted. If you're interested, I'll ask if they sell/can make more; maybe they already have them. I'm guessing they want to sell all the parts since their original stated intentions are to commercialize the entire turbo V8 setup once it's complete and developed ...and they're pretty close. They're putting it into a custom widebody MkIV Supra intended for those who want to do something with a Supra that's not already played out.

Nick 95 6sp · 10-25-2007, 10:47 PM

If you would consider the R154 tranny, here's somebody who makes a kit to adapt it to the 1, 2 or 3UZ motors http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/THORThunder-191.asp click the manual gearbox conversion link near the bottom.

Vince@R/TTuning · 10-25-2007, 11:10 PM

i get conflicted reports about the durability of the R154..i know many people in aulstralia use it...IDK...if we are gonna do this swap and spend money on a conversion we might as well pick a trans thats gonna last and has plenty of aftermarket support

Vince@R/TTuning · 10-25-2007, 11:11 PM

yea..our exterior plans depend on how much sponsorship we get...

S.Milone · 10-26-2007, 10:15 AM

I have some stuff in mind.

JNZTuning · 10-26-2007, 08:49 PM

As I said the other day, good luck with the project Vince! If you need any help let me know. I miss working on the old GS. Makes me want another one!!

PaleDSM · 10-27-2007, 09:13 AM

I started to forget how nice that car was Chris.

S.Milone · 10-31-2007, 02:37 PM

Work in progress

su_maverick · 10-31-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@R/TTuning

i get conflicted reports about the durability of the R154..i know many people in aulstralia use it...IDK...if we are gonna do this swap and spend money on a conversion we might as well pick a trans thats gonna last and has plenty of aftermarket support

Thats why I say T-56. Really stout and tons of aftermarket support.

S.Milone · 11-01-2007, 10:28 AM

The T-56 is one of the trans we are looking at to use.

su_maverick · 11-01-2007, 10:32 AM

Very cool. I am definitely subscribing to this thread. I wont build a track GS but I always wanted to make a slightly modified one for a DD and for some reason I would feel dirty owning an automatic.

S.Milone · 11-21-2007, 12:39 PM

Some Supra brakes made there way onto the GS.

S.Milone · 11-21-2007, 03:15 PM

Video with sound here. One Dyno Run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF-wr3Gf23Y

cmr076 · 11-21-2007, 03:23 PM

niceee

S.Milone · 11-21-2007, 06:04 PM

Thanks I agree

Nors · 11-23-2007, 05:53 PM

Toyota V8's... :droool:

C'DALERIDER · 11-24-2007, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn@R/Ttuning

The T-56 is one of the trans we are looking at to use.

fully. And, while you are at it, just do a full Cobra Terminator motor (4.6 sc) swap and be done with it!

CHAOS · 11-24-2007, 07:36 AM

that thing sounds awesome.

S.Milone · 11-26-2007, 12:53 PM

YA can't wait to hear it when we swap some stuff out to make more power.

pharnhyte · 11-26-2007, 09:44 PM

The v160/61 are two of the strongest tranny's ever built, the r154 tranny is good for 700hp+ (mk3 supra turbo+ others i think), and these are extremely cheap and easy to get. V160 tranny with every single part from Toyota is 10 grand, I can get you the parts list if you want, and thats with a Supraforums discount, into a supra though. There is also the w58, which comes in NA supra's (93-98) but its weaker then the R154 by far, 450 at the most.

The tremec tranny is weaker then the R154. I would stay away from that, if you are going to drift it.

Steve

Vince my brother is your cousin steph's boyfriend lol

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10-25-2007, 10:47 PM	#102
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	If you would consider the R154 tranny, here's somebody who makes a kit to adapt it to the 1, 2 or 3UZ motors http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/THORThunder-191.asp click the manual gearbox conversion link near the bottom.

10-26-2007, 08:49 PM	#106
JNZTuning Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hatfield, pa Member #3587 My Ride: 2003 Z06,2006 Evo IX, 06 WRX, 1996 Eagle Talon TSI, 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (0)	As I said the other day, good luck with the project Vince! If you need any help let me know. I miss working on the old GS. Makes me want another one!!

11-01-2007, 10:28 AM	#110
S.Milone Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Member #3073 My Ride: 240sx hatch iTrader: (0)	The T-56 is one of the trans we are looking at to use. __________________ East Coast Drift Club's - Come and see To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Great Parts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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11-21-2007, 06:04 PM	#115
S.Milone Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Member #3073 My Ride: 240sx hatch iTrader: (0)	Thanks I agree __________________ East Coast Drift Club's - Come and see To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Great Parts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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11-26-2007, 12:53 PM	#119
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11-26-2007, 09:44 PM	#120
pharnhyte Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomeryville Member #2787 My Ride: 98 supra tt/(2)97 supra tt iTrader: (0)	The v160/61 are two of the strongest tranny's ever built, the r154 tranny is good for 700hp+ (mk3 supra turbo+ others i think), and these are extremely cheap and easy to get. V160 tranny with every single part from Toyota is 10 grand, I can get you the parts list if you want, and thats with a Supraforums discount, into a supra though. There is also the w58, which comes in NA supra's (93-98) but its weaker then the R154 by far, 450 at the most. The tremec tranny is weaker then the R154. I would stay away from that, if you are going to drift it. Steve Vince my brother is your cousin steph's boyfriend lol __________________ Mensa Society one of these days 98 supra TT 6 speed IJM apu 1 of 14 97 Supra TT auto bpu daily #1 97 Supra TT auto #2

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