s54, rebuild/lsd options Options

[brianforster]

hey guys, at my local junkyard i can pick up an s54 with 140k on it for 75 bucks, i was thinking about doing it and possibly getting it rebuilt or adding a limited slip.

what do you guys think on this price? what does a manual transmission rebuild involve (changing the gears?) and do you think its worth it to take on a project like this?

there would be no time crunch and id have plenty of time to learn since i have a working tranny on my car right now.

do you think this could be a cheaper option than a e153 from an mr2 + axles + limited slip if i dont find one in it?

im not looking for much, i probably wouldnt even buy stronger gears, just maybe add a differential and rebuild it so it would shift like new. most of you know the car is still for sale but ive been considering keeping it now that i have a job and since it is only a few days a week and walkable from my apartment i might be able to do some extreme overhaulin this summer. this is just one of the ideas i am throwing around.

the tranny has been sittin out in the elements for who knows how long, but it wasnt rusted, had a working clutch in it and all the gears clicked, we know this cause we clicked around with the forks and pressed on the slave cylinder and fluid shot out! haha.

thanks for the input
-brian

[toyotacrazy]

hey guys, at my local junkyard i can pick up an s54 with 140k on it for 75 bucks, i was thinking about doing it and possibly getting it rebuilt or adding a limited slip.

what do you guys think on this price? what does a manual transmission rebuild involve (changing the gears?) and do you think its worth it to take on a project like this?

there would be no time crunch and id have plenty of time to learn since i have a working tranny on my car right now.

do you think this could be a cheaper option than a e153 from an mr2 + axles + limited slip if i dont find one in it?

im not looking for much, i probably wouldnt even buy stronger gears, just maybe add a differential and rebuild it so it would shift like new. most of you know the car is still for sale but ive been considering keeping it now that i have a job and since it is only a few days a week and walkable from my apartment i might be able to do some extreme overhaulin this summer. this is just one of the ideas i am throwing around.

the tranny has been sittin out in the elements for who knows how long, but it wasnt rusted, had a working clutch in it and all the gears clicked, we know this cause we clicked around with the forks and pressed on the slave cylinder and fluid shot out! haha.

thanks for the input
-brian

If your running a 3sgte Id say get the e-153 and dont take any chances. I've seen the internals of both trans. and there is a HUGE difference. Also the axles are much more sturdy. This is coming from a guy that was left on the side of the highway Because my s-54 took a crap after a 10 psi boost run. Just my opinion

This post has been edited by toyotacrazy: May 9, 2007 - 5:05 AM

[urbandork]

opps double post cus i hit the back button

oh and another thing to think about... not sure how ture this is as ive only heard it been said before and havnt seen actual proof but the e153 trans may be 70lbs heavier. coupled with the fact that i think the 3s is a bit heavier already it might make for a very nose heavy car. which really sucks around corners.

This post has been edited by urbandork: May 9, 2007 - 1:50 PM