HELLO Supramaniacs !! MY BUILD THREAD! (Boost inside aka I really wanted a Mk3)

[Emik87t]

Love the rims. That things lookin much better, and ya SM is better than SF.

 

[lenny]

damn tahts some good numbers at that boost level

 

[soapra]

I guess doing a R154 in a MK4 was a good Idea.

 

[Element256]

I hope so
All I know is I was pricing for the 6spd V160 swap and the tranny alone goes for like $4k if it's in good condition and I'm doing the whole swap with parts\labor etc for less than that on the R154.
I've seen some HIGH HP MKIII's running the stock tranny and figured it'd be more than enough to handle my needs as of now.

 

[OneJoeZee]

Sup d00d. quit stalkin me around Chino Hills! :aigo:

 

[cartel1_950]

just a question? but isn't the getrag the 6spd?? i'm a little behind on my mkiv facts! and beautiful car!

 

[Element256]

^^Yes it is.
Getrag V160 6spd is the stock MKIV Manual Tranny

 

[Justin727]

Good find! I actually went looking around for mkiv's after Katrina. I didnt find any flooded ones at all... I give you props sir for bringing what most would think be a total loss back to life!

 

[soapra]

I hope so
All I know is I was pricing for the 6spd V160 swap and the tranny alone goes for like $4k if it's in good condition and I'm doing the whole swap with parts\labor etc for less than that on the R154.
I've seen some HIGH HP MKIII's running the stock tranny and figured it'd be more than enough to handle my needs as of now.

Yea I did the R154 on the Gold Supra. Came out nice.

 

[Element256]

On the R154 note has anyone heard of the 1st gear Thrust Washer being a weakpoint ? I read somewhere it was Nylon which I refuse to believe and that replacing it with a better material increases the resiliance of the tranny.

 

[LilMissMkIII]

Hey mate, nice find, and lovely work!!!!

Your choice in rims is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[91 mK3]

great work on the supra bro. those new rims and sick. whats the offset on those?

 

[Element256]

37 \ 30


On the R154 note has anyone heard of the 1st gear Thrust Washer being a weakpoint ? I read somewhere it was Nylon which I refuse to believe and that replacing it with a better material increases the resiliance of the tranny.

 

[IJ.]

We're a bit more laid back here and not quite as confrontational

 

[OneJoeZee]

We're a bit more laid back here and not quite as confrontational

I am.:naughty:

 

[IJ.]

Well excluding Joe but no one pays him any attention as he has no torque :biglaugh:

 

[OneJoeZee]

Whatever, automagic boy.

 

[Element256]

Ooohhhh hatin the autos !

Joe you going to the DT meet tonight ?

 

[csnow]

Welcome, I spend more time here than SF as well.

 

[Justin727]

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On the R154 note has anyone heard of the 1st gear Thrust Washer being a weakpoint ? I read somewhere it was Nylon which I refuse to believe and that replacing it with a better material increases the resiliance of the tranny.

yes it is. mine broke and i replaced it with a new one holding just fine! and no its not a nylon thrust washer