Toyota W55-59

[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!

[Wynand]

James, you are right and the W58 is going into my car coupled to a 3SGTE engine which I am now in the process of reconditioning. The reason I stuck with the W58 is the fact that it is plentiful in my country and it is rated to handle 230hp safely as stated in the box specifications of the link I provided you with. My engine std makes 225hp
The W58 is a firm favorite in SA for light truck conversions and replacement for the weaker Isuzu box (and others) and also when bigger engines are installed in cars/trucks the W58 box is king.
Here is a link to my build diary and it will take you to the last page: http://www.lotus7.co.nz/forum/viewto...=1530&start=60

The tunnel width is still std at the engine side but greatly reduced inside to get the sports seats fitted and still the W58 slips in with space to spare. There is a section in my diary of this change and the amount I removed.

As for what box to use, that is your decision alone my friend but to help you decide, here are two links where these boxes are discussed. I am not on speed on the J160 box....
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/foru...p/t100976.html
http://my.is/forums/f114/altezza-j16...le-2jz-366061/

[jamesbissland]

thanks for that Wynand!!
Both have their good and bad points; so as I couldnt decide (and still cant) I got them both - they were too good a deal to pass up.
Evan (7ish) and Aaron (nz_climber) both run a J160 in their roadster's behind 3S's
Here are a couple pics with dimensions of a J160/AZ6 I pinched from Aaron's McGregor build diary (http://aarons7.wordpress.com/), so I must give credit to him.. a bloody good write up! thanks mate

J160a.jpgJ160b.jpg

As they are both gearbox options for a 7 I think it is a good idea to have pics/dimension of both in the same thread, as it was pretty hard work trying to source measurements off the net for both. In the future, someone may just be in the same boat as I was/is

Now, for the next decision!....