Fitting VK SL with manual gearbox

[Rosco666]

I have vk sl standard 202 black thats been converted from manual to auto and i want to fit it with a manual again.

I was wondering what sought of gearbox, price, make is best to use

I had 5 speed in mind

[Pretender]

The standard 5spd is the same as the box used in the 2850 VH. Wasn't used with 3.3 in the VH as it supposedly couldn't handle the extra torque. Surprise, VK 3.3 with the same box.
Here in Perth wreckers charge anything from $150 - $600 for them as they claim they are very rare. A 4 spd M21 is from $100 and up.
If you have the room for another car (looks like you have a big shed) you could buy a complete unlicensed manual for as little $100 but probably closer to $500 and of course you would have the box but also all the other bits like pedals etc and then the rest of the car to resell or use for parts. You could wreck the second car and sell the auto seperately and possibly get the money you spent on it back.
This is based on what I see here in Perth so may differ where you are. I have seen crazy prices (to WA residents) asked for wrecks in Melb & Syd.
Also buy a new clutch kit, don't mess around with a used unit.
There are many boxes you can get to fit but the prices are much higher, Sillycar, sorry Celica boxes etc but they are stronger.

[Goon]

You may also need to buy a conversion kit.

[lil_oneblue]

i have a complete manual conversion for a vl with a recond gearbox incase you thought of maybe doing an engine conversion to the rb30 aswell lol. if not i have a aussie 4-speed gearbox that will suit the 202. also i have a complete manual conversion out of a 202 HJ. but i dont think the peddels etc would be the idea fit etc.
email j_ackland@aaptnet.au and ebay username is lil_oneblue
cheers
Jason

[Rosco666]

ive heard you can use gearbox's out of rice cars but my opinion it would just completely destroy it

[Shifty1]

ive heard good review of the supra gearbox going well..

[Rosco666]

yeah thats not too bad toyota is normally pretty sturdy

[Jimboss]

Yeah, you can get Supra and Celica 5 spd's to bolt up, they are alot stronger than the M76's that came on the VH 2.8L and VK 3.3L

[Rosco666]

a supra box and conversion kit is around $500 i dont know about celica though

[figjamidhVK8t4]

what about the philo4speeds they any good

[vkhawkey]

celica and supra gearboxs can handle 308 n sb chev power