Toyota W55-59

[jamesbissland]

Hi All,

Does anyone know if the Toyota W(55) series gearboxs fit into the standard book tunnel?

I have picked up a completed frame and looking into trans options

Thanks in advance
James

[robo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Sup...em 4cf90dafd1

Does not look much different in size than the rest of the boxes used. Like anything else with these cars its all possible with a bit of re engineering.

Bob

[Wynand]

I will take some sizes of my W58 box tomorrow and post the results then. The box is a bit on the wide side though but not much...

[jamesbissland]

that would be great!

Thanks guys!! : )

[Wynand]

As promised here are the dimensions of the W58 gearbox and also a useful link that covers the Toyota W series gearboxes.
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/...gearboxes.html

[jamesbissland]

Wynand, you are a legend!!! still cant play rugby for shit tho ; )

You are using this in your build right?
I havnt had the time to study your build in detail (which I want to do, as from what I have read, is amazing) but with your stretched frame, are you keeping the standard tunnel, or is that getting a nip/tuck also?

I have the option of buying a W55 or J160 for (what is at this stage going to be a 3sge build) similar price, however the J160 is about 20mm thinner around the gear stick end, which from what i can see, (all else equal) going to make things a little easier to fit.
Your thoughts? : )

Thanks again for those measurements mate!