Transmission and drivetrain Project

bryanf89 · 05-14-2010, 01:33 AM

i started my project today...the shifter is the stock shifter but custom fabricated to be a short shifter topped with a TRD leather ball...im changing the clutch to oem exedy and the flywheel is a 15lb fidanza flywheel...the aluminum driveshaft came in at 15lb compared to the that 40lb factory DS. i was surprised to find out how heavy the stock shift and yes i have heard the vibration that sometimes comes with aluminum DS but i heard all good reviews from shaftmasters...well ill keep you guys posted and of course your input is always welcomed

bryanf89 · 05-15-2010, 09:22 AM

i got the r154 out and cleaned it up, much to my surprised it had been rebuilt, looks like under 10,000miles on it...i put in new gaskets and ball bearing where needed...i installed everything but have a problem that will be fixed tomorrow...air got caught in the clutch system, im bleeding out the system, putting in new fluid, along with a stainless stain clutch line...ill keep u guys updated

bryanf89 · 05-16-2010, 03:13 PM

Turns out we put the clutch backwards -__-

bryanf89 · 05-17-2010, 03:05 AM

the car is running and i drove it for about 10mins, before the car turned off because of a short circuit...the time i did get to drive was pure bliss, the lightweight flywheel and driveshaft makes a HELL of a difference...it felt like a new engine was making all that power...other than the battery i could say transmission project is closed =)

jdmsoup · 05-17-2010, 03:09 AM

nice job dude. you know everybody messes up sometime haha but im just joking man good job though man.

btwilson86 · 05-17-2010, 03:10 AM

Nice thread, I've been dying to try a lightweight flywheel and driveshaft.... Figure I should focus on getting my engine running first lol

jdmsoup · 05-17-2010, 03:11 AM

haha i wish for the same as you i have to put mine back together before i get a flywheel haha

bryanf89 · 05-17-2010, 03:43 AM

Lol well what are some of the problems you two have?

btwilson86 · 05-17-2010, 03:54 AM

Well, my GE has a spun bearing. So rather than rebuild that, I'm gathering parts for a N/A-T swap and getting some front end pieces I've been needing. Hopefully I'll be acquiring a 7MGTE in the near future from someone in town and then I can start rebuilding that

bryanf89 · 05-17-2010, 04:27 AM

what do u have now?

05-14-2010, 01:33 AM	#1
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Transmission and drivetrain Project i started my project today...the shifter is the stock shifter but custom fabricated to be a short shifter topped with a TRD leather ball...im changing the clutch to oem exedy and the flywheel is a 15lb fidanza flywheel...the aluminum driveshaft came in at 15lb compared to the that 40lb factory DS. i was surprised to find out how heavy the stock shift and yes i have heard the vibration that sometimes comes with aluminum DS but i heard all good reviews from shaftmasters...well ill keep you guys posted and of course your input is always welcomed Attached Thumbnails

05-15-2010, 09:22 AM	#2
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Got far today i got the r154 out and cleaned it up, much to my surprised it had been rebuilt, looks like under 10,000miles on it...i put in new gaskets and ball bearing where needed...i installed everything but have a problem that will be fixed tomorrow...air got caught in the clutch system, im bleeding out the system, putting in new fluid, along with a stainless stain clutch line...ill keep u guys updated Attached Thumbnails

05-16-2010, 03:13 PM	#3
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Will not shift, hard to shift when off and clutch pedal feels loose Turns out we put the clutch backwards -__-

05-17-2010, 03:05 AM	#4
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Up and Running, but battery is getting drained >=0 the car is running and i drove it for about 10mins, before the car turned off because of a short circuit...the time i did get to drive was pure bliss, the lightweight flywheel and driveshaft makes a HELL of a difference...it felt like a new engine was making all that power...other than the battery i could say transmission project is closed =)

05-17-2010, 03:09 AM	#5
jdmsoup 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: upstate south carolina Posts: 70	nice job dude. you know everybody messes up sometime haha but im just joking man good job though man. __________________ 87 Supra Turbo. JDM 7M-GTE. CT-26 set @ 10-12 pounds. xs sport manual boost control. hks ssq bov. greddy front mount. 3"downpipe with 3" straight through piping back to tip kyb shocks. "In life its not what you know, its who you know"

05-17-2010, 03:10 AM	#6
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Nice thread, I've been dying to try a lightweight flywheel and driveshaft.... Figure I should focus on getting my engine running first lol __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

05-17-2010, 03:11 AM	#7
jdmsoup 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: upstate south carolina Posts: 70	haha i wish for the same as you i have to put mine back together before i get a flywheel haha __________________ 87 Supra Turbo. JDM 7M-GTE. CT-26 set @ 10-12 pounds. xs sport manual boost control. hks ssq bov. greddy front mount. 3"downpipe with 3" straight through piping back to tip kyb shocks. "In life its not what you know, its who you know"

05-17-2010, 03:43 AM	#8
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Lol well what are some of the problems you two have?

05-17-2010, 03:54 AM	#9
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Well, my GE has a spun bearing. So rather than rebuild that, I'm gathering parts for a N/A-T swap and getting some front end pieces I've been needing. Hopefully I'll be acquiring a 7MGTE in the near future from someone in town and then I can start rebuilding that __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

05-17-2010, 04:27 AM	#10
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	what do u have now?

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