Can you put a 6-speed trans in a MA70 Chassis ?
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I am doing this right now 
. It takes some modification but yes its possible.
Also you'll more then likely want an aftermarket Gearset as the lowest you can get stock is 3.73 and the V160 has a very different gearset then W58s or r-154s. 3.53 and 3.06 are both available aftermarket and will fit the MKIII pumpkin.
Also your shifter will not be in quite the same location.
. It takes some modification but yes its possible.Also you'll more then likely want an aftermarket Gearset as the lowest you can get stock is 3.73 and the V160 has a very different gearset then W58s or r-154s. 3.53 and 3.06 are both available aftermarket and will fit the MKIII pumpkin.
Also your shifter will not be in quite the same location.
haha imagine a getrag swap with the 4.3 rear
when im cruisin on the free way i always want a 6th gear for cruising
when im cruisin on the free way i always want a 6th gear for cruising
youl likley want the 3.06 gearset, and it has been done before already. im currently doing a t56 into a mk2.
Johnysupra said:I am doing this right now
Also you'll more then likely want an aftermarket Gearset as the lowest you can get stock is 3.73 and the V160 has a very different gearset then W58s or r-154s. 3.53 and 3.06 are both available aftermarket and will fit the MKIII pumpkin.
Also your shifter will not be in quite the same location.
Johnysupra, where at in Michigan are you? I would love to stop by sometime to take a look at the swap first hand!
milisakeracing said:
Im Downriver about 20 mins from detroit in Brownstown/romulus. I have no idea where you are lol.
Edit: Just map quested. You are approximatly 161 mile away ! :aigo:
Johnysupra said:
lol, I do make occasional trips to the Detroit area for my job. Next time I am headed over that way I'll PM you.
Johnysupra said:I am doing this right now
Also you'll more then likely want an aftermarket Gearset as the lowest you can get stock is 3.73 and the V160 has a very different gearset then W58s or r-154s. 3.53 and 3.06 are both available aftermarket and will fit the MKIII pumpkin.
Also your shifter will not be in quite the same location.
What modifications are needed because I have a 6 spd that I got from work and I would love to stick it in my car!!
starscream5000 said:
Yeah pretty much, its not that the V160 is much larger with a W-58 or an R-154, but it doesn't taper down at the tailhousing. its pretty much a big square. So the tunnel just needs to be persuaded to like the new tranny with a hammer.
Don't forget the JZ part to
2JZ FTW!!
D34DC311 said:
That all depends how tall you are. i am 6'1 and i felt like i was reaching way out for the W58 shifter. But if your short it might be an issue.
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suprarich said:
yea it was fairly easy. but i have the resources to make it a easy swap. one of the hardest parts was making the shifter cage to work.. i have a 3.73 rear end in there now, and to me it wasnt much of a difference from the 5spd.
im glad i went with the 6spd since i will no longer have clutch/tranny problems.
i just got a 3.54 gearing from Jawsgear to put in mine, so it should be a little better. he may have more, you will have to contact him..
here are a few pics...
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2jzmk3 said:yea it was fairly easy. but i have the resources to make it a easy swap. one of the hardest parts was making the shifter cage to work.. i have a 3.73 rear end in there now, and to me it wasnt much of a difference from the 5spd.
im glad i went with the 6spd since i will no longer have clutch/tranny problems.
i just got a custom 3.54 from Jawsgear to put in mine, so it should be a little better. here are a few pics...
Sean you are my hero!!!! time to save more money!!!
2jzmk3, whered you get that V160 ? It seems different then mine for some reason, I just can't figure out why though.