W55/W57 gearboxes.

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:52 pm

After some info and identification of some of these gearboxes.

I want to order some gearbox parts from Toyota but need chassis numbers from some cars to make sure I get the right parts.

I run a gearbox with a shifter location the same as this pic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 442065.htm

I want a chassis number of a car that comes with a w55/w56/w57 etc etc with the shifter in this position
so i can order a part from it.

Also want the chassis number of a car that has W57 on the chassis tag,
so i can order some parts specific to those ratio's.

Thanks

Matt

KinLoud · Post by **KinLoud** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:24 am

I think I have that position W55 Matt. It is still in the car at the moment.
Once it is out I will confirm the position and post the build plate...
Do you have a measurement from front of box (not bell) to centre of shifter hole? Just to avoid hassles.

Ken
Ham
021 408 863

thegreatestben · Post by **thegreatestben** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:47 am

I'll have a look at the position of my w55 and grab a pic of the ID plate tonight.

Post by **Mr Revhead** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:04 pm

looks like a gx81 turbo has the right box.

thegreatestben · Post by **thegreatestben** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:42 pm

So have you got it sorted?
I have the pics of my cresta box and tags etc...

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:55 pm

tgb.mr2 wrote:So have you got it sorted?
I have the pics of my cresta box and tags etc...

not yet,

If you could email me a pic of the box and the tag etc etc would be great.

rachmat@xtra.co.nz

Thanks

matt

overcast · Post by **overcast** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:50 pm

http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/tec ... boxes.html

possibly some help

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:44 am

overcast wrote:http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes.html

possibly some help

already have that link,
but there is no chassis numbers etc etc to order the parts from.

thegreatestben · Post by **thegreatestben** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:18 pm

Hope these are of some use

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:15 pm

tgb.mr2 wrote:Hope these are of some use

cool thanks

AE25 · Post by **AE25** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:50 pm

ive seen a few jdm gx61 with the mid/rear shifter position like in pic.
my '85 'nz new' ma61 celica/supra has factory w57 in it.. with front shifter position. ma61's usually have w58 in them so it may be the 'nz new' ones that got the 57? hope that helps

the 4 common positions...

front

ta63 + tt142 GT-T 3tgte w55, ma61?

mid

CE71 wagon W51 or W56

mid-rear

80's cressida's

rear

*a70 supra

the easy way to remember which position is which by looking at what angle the shifter housing slopes up from the end of the alloy tailhousing (where metal output shaft shroud fits onto)
front = angle forward
mid = straight up
mid/rear = angle rearward
rear = horizontally rearward

method · Post by **method** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:21 am

AE25 wrote:ive seen a few jdm gx61 with the mid/rear shifter position like in pic.
my '85 'nz new' ma61 celica/supra has factory w57 in it.. with front shifter position. ma61's usually have w58 in them so it may be the 'nz new' ones that got the 57? hope that helps

the 4 common positions...

front
ta63 + tt142 GT-T 3tgte w55, ma61?

mid
CE71 wagon W51 or W56

mid-rear
80's cressida's

rear
later model large sedans?

Shit that post is GOLD.
Couldnt find a good set of comparison pics anywhere, looked high and low for ages!

Should be put in FAQ!

Post by **Mr Revhead** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:00 am

agreed, done

if anyone has other info, or seem good threads let me know

thegreatestben · Post by **thegreatestben** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:50 am

AE25 wrote:
rear
later model large sedans?

My GX81 uses mid rear position.
The w58 out of a GA70 has that position so I'd Say *A70's and maybe *A60's would be rear shifter

KinLoud · Post by **KinLoud** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:00 pm

I added a pic of the shifter and buildplate of the gx61 I parted. Might help you Matt

viewtopic.php?t=57191&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=shifter

Ken
Ham
021 408 863