so im curious what will it take and how difficult is it to convert a auto MKIII turbo to a manual! i know the tranny drive shaft and pedals and slave and clutch resevor and all of that but how much else to it is theyre and how much do u think i am looking at ? and what other parts would i need? thanks every one !

 

i did the speed speed conversion on my car. i did it with the r154 instead of the w58. off the top of my head...
manual brake/clutch pedal assembly
pilot bearing
clutch release bearing
clutch release hub assembly
hard/soft clutch lines
flywheel
clutch
pressure plate
slave cylinder
clutch master cylinder
driveshaft
tranny mount
support (wing)brackets
75W90 gear oil


i got my tranny for free and my clutch and whatnot was expensive. i spent about $400 or so on the parts. they were stock then. look for good deals and people possibly selling the 5speed swap parts in a bundle. it'll save you money and time.

i do have a w58 for sale =0)

-t3d

 

probably a stupid questions but whats the difference between the r154 and w58?

 

the r154 is the manual transmission for the 7mgte(turbo)
the w58 is for the 7mge(non-turbo)

 

ok heres the next question for ya what tranny bolts up to the 1jz is it the r154 or do u have to get it from over seas? and do u know if theyre anything special with swapping the 1 j or is it just the harness computer and all thats it?

 

the 1J i'm not completely familiar with, but i do know that they use the r154 as well but with a different bellhousing. other than that, i don't know. i'm not really a 1J guy

 

damn ok i use to ahve a MKIII way back when and miss the piss out of it and sold my other vehicles cause i want another one so im looking for one but its either blown up automatic or the people want an ungodly amount for it when its beat to hell so ya just trying to figure out options wish i could freaking find one that wasnt a rip and was in decent condition!

 

how much are you looking to spend?

 

i hated the auto, so i did the swap. i got some money and hated the busted NA, so i completely rebuilt a 7mgte and my r154. i just installed both, no i have some little shit to do, but for some reason, i just fell for the 7M rather than the 1J. but that's just me

 

honestly it all depends on what it is and how clean it and all that