Spyder manual conversion

complete conversion kit ex jap
5 sp manual earbox, shifter with cables & clips, instrument cluster, ECU, wiring harness, clutch pedal and master cyl, clutch slave cyl and hose $2550

%%%%%%%% SOLD$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
 
I have another one just about to leave japan. deposit needed if you want me to hold it for you

all this is now sold.
 
I am trying to build up stocks of needed parts so if you want to do a conversion, get in touch and see what i have got on the day you want it. i'm happy to bring in manual half-cuts for you, but most of them are 5speeds. 

i have included an album of pics of a 2GR V6 manual conversion on our facebook page
 
https://www.facebook.com/RoadAndTrack1

our latest 2ZZ and 6 speed conversion
 
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.392661184182569.1073741829.303149363133752&type=3&uploaded=6

i have just been offered another manual Spyder in japan. anyone want a conversion kit????
https://www.facebook.com/RoadAndTrack1

i have another load of manual conversion parts on way to me 
clutch master cylinder with pushrod, pedal etc
shifter mechanism with boot around it and 2 cables with clips
clutch slave cylinder with bracket & line
manual 5 speed box
 
for those doing a 2ZZ we also have coming
manaul ECU that does not need a security code
injector rail
dipstick and tube
. 

now in stock

as of january 2014, we have NOTHING left for a manual conversion. we will be putting together some more kits as parts come along. if you want a conversion kit to "do it yourself", give us a call and we'll help you out somehow

i am getting lots of inquiries from this advert, so i may as well set out how we  can help owners
 
we have done many 5 & 6 speed manual conversions and repaired many SMT's
 
If you have a non working SMT, then it is often much cheaper to fix it, rather than doing a conversion. I cant tell you exactly how much that will be till i have the car in my shop and can diagnose it for myself. I carry most of the commonly needed parts to repair SMT's and I have a scan tool for computer diagnostics & resetting. Be aware however, that now the cars are aging, its just a matter of time before the next component fails. all 4 of the major components are known to fail post 100,000km (gear shifter, pump, actuator, computer).
 
many SMT faults are a result of clutch changes being done and the system not re-set using a scan tool. sometimes these can be rectified, sometimes they are terminal.
 
if you are not sure what is wrong with your SMT, then I can't diagnose this over the phone or by emails. You probably need a reputable mechanic with a correct scan tool, or have the car bought to me. often, it's cheaper to tow the car from interstate than getting stuck with a dodgy local mechanic who has never fixed them. If you can find a local 'expert', then go for it. In that case, its probably best if your mechanic deals with me and i can sell him whatever parts are needed.
 
anybody who tells you "its all stuffed" is probably having a lend of you and/or does not have adequate experience. In general only 1 or 2 parts fail at or about the same time. for example if the car is regularly getting stuck in 1 gear, wont release and stalls the engine, then it is usually the gear shift actuator that is at fault. minuscule amounts of wear show up as movement errors which the computer rejects and logs a fault code, usually leaving it stuck in whatever gear caused the error . A new part is usually the only fix
 
 if you want to think about a 2ZZ and manual conversion, then i can offer that also.   generally, we use an engine package out of a wrecked celica, but be aware most of these now have more than 200,000km on them. There are many options, so again, i cant give you an exact price till we agree on what you want done. As a guide, $8500 is the starting price for a  tow-in/drive out package, with either Qld or NSW mod approvals. I keep the left-over bits at this price.  We can offer fully rebuilt, refurbished or even brand new 2ZZ's
 
if you want to do it all yourself, i wont offer over-the-phone  or email technical advice, when you run into problems.  a typical example is trying to use a US ECU to get around the immobilizer system and then find out it wont control the local petrol tank evap system.
 
if you buy a conversion kit from me, I'll happily offer email or phone help
 
The 2ZZ cannot be easily mated to the SMT. Whilst it is theoretically possible to get an after-market ECU to drive the engine and talk to the SMT computer, i have never done this and will need a lot of research.
 
 

arriving soon, clutch lines, joiners etc for DIY manual Spyder conversions. these are terrible to make at home or even get made, so these genuine ones are great for home conversion....just bolt in
 
clutch pedals are next project. stay in touch

Very interested in the clutch lines. This is the only part I do not have for mine. Can you PM me a price please.

just arrived.....
clutch lines
clutch master cylinder
5 speed gearbox with all linkages. (stripped and inspected)
 

How much for full conversion except the gearbox?

best to phone or direct email. do you just want to do a manual conversion to a 1ZZ ??

I'm jamming a 2ZZ up our blue Spyder and using its existing 6-cog box.  :)

thats fine, but what do parts or service you want from me?? it will be much easier if you phone. thanks

OK will call you later on today :)

we almost have enough parts to make up have another SMT to manual conversion kit . call if interested

1ZZ manual conversion "kit" of parts $2800 comprising...
gearbox, stripped and checked, new seals
all metal clutch lines & flexible hose at slave
clutch slave cylinder & fork for gearbox
right hand drive clutch master cylinder, pedal with frame 
gear shifter assembly with cables and clips
gear shifter linkages that bolt to outside of gearbox
new leather gear shifter boot
conventional throttle body
engine ECU with key
template drawing to allow you to fit clutch master cylinder in correct place
 
happy to do a deal to fit this . 
 
 
 
 

3rd gear in my smt box has been gone since I bought my spyder (makes a crunching sound when shifted in and out of third gear) and I have just been shifting 2nd to 4th to avoid further damage
I was told when I bought the car it had just got a new clutch and just had to have it reset.
A short time later the hydraulic pump failed and I had it replaced at a high end mechanics and he scanned and reset the box but nothing changed still the same problem .
I have now picked up a untested 2nd hand smt box from a wrecker for $150 to throw in and see if it works or to use as parts to rebuild my old box as my mechanic believes the 3rd gear synchro is gone and needs replacing.
My questions are please
Is 3rd gear synco busting a common part to go ? Can he get parts from u ?and then call u for technical advice
And what's yr phone number and location? As I'm in newcastle nsw . Thank u

Also the corolla and celica and mr2 share many common parts like security system. Does this include to yr knowlage the gearbox internals that can be bought off the shelf from Toyota if u don't have them ?

3rd is the gear that fails commonly in hard-driven cars. commonly physically busted and this sometimes totally stuffs the box with metal particles.
all the syncros have much the same life/issues, especially if the clutch is not changed as soon as it is almost worn out.
there were internal changes and upgrades, so you need the VIN of the car the other gearbox came out of to be 100% sure of parts.  ,most reputable wreckers list this on their invoice, so check.
dont assume you can make 1 box out of 2, but it might be possible. 
I keep parts like syncros in stock, but this changes daily.
sometimes, you also need the gear and syncro hub & sleeve. 
i will assist your mechanics if they are buying parts from me, or you can just send me the car/box to sort out. cars come from interstate weekly
 

thank you very much for your quick reply and sharing your expertise, it is greatly appreciated.
i certainly would have sent the car to you had i known you existed before reading yesterdays post but i am a new member of MR2 Australia just found your latest post buy luck.
i have had my car booked in with this mechanic for a month to get the box done and it went in today
Good news on my $150 box is, it seems to shift properly and has been pulled apart b4 so hopefully it means its issues have been addressed and that i have some great luck and it goes in my car and works first go.
if not I or he will be talking to you to buy parts for the rebuild and then seek your technical advice
i will check the wrecker for the vin but i do know that the car it came out of was also a 2000 model
thank you again and i may speak to you soon if the luck of the gods is not with me lol

good luck with it Spyderman. if you end up with a "spare" gearbox, i'll pay some this for it, just  to use for bits

the luck of the gods was with me lol and the second hand box went in without a hitch and works perfectly 
I would be more than happy to sell you the old box for spares to help another mr2 back on the road and cause your a nice bloke to
give me a call
0450759156

these "kits" are coming and going all the time. anybody wanting one is best to phone me. A small deposit will secure the next one coming

Spyder conversions are now a regular task for us, so much so we are periodically running short of conversion kits/parts. If you want to do your own, we can generally assemble a full kit but might need a few weeks notice.
 
Our current (march 2015) tow-in/drive out price is $4000 , but this will probably have to go up soon as the A$ has fallen a bit  and international freight has gone up a lot
 
keep a watch on ourt facebook page for regualr pics/posts about conversion

our latest shipment of conversion parts has just arrived. phone or email if you are chasing SMT to manual conversion parts
 
we will happily convert your 5 & 6 speed  SMT box to full manual, or provide you with a real Spyder manual box
 
see our web site or facebook page for pics
 
 

Road and Track
our latest shipment of conversion parts has just arrived. phone or email if you are chasing SMT to manual conversion parts
 
we will happily convert your 5 & 6 speed  SMT box to full manual, or provide you with a real Spyder manual box
 
see our web site or facebook page for pics
 

These cars are sooo much nicer with a manual trans.

more conversion parts on the way. the last kits we got sold within days. email to secure any kits or parts you need

we have again sold all the kits we have assembled , plus we have 2 cars in the shop being converted from SMT to manual. now taking orders for kits to be delivered early Nov.  Our kits come with extensive step-by-step instructions based on our first-hand experiences but DIY owners may still need professional help to code keys to the ECU and clear/correct any fault codes that might occur. 
 
Whats coming.............
5 & 6 speed SMT to manual conversion kits early Nov. 
 
Currently available........
5 Speed LSD gearbox. Stripped, new syncros on 2nd & 3rd & new seals,. converted from SMT to full manual operation. comes with shifter linkages.
 
5 Speed LSD manual Jap spec gearbox. Stripped, new syncros on 2nd & 3rd & new seals,. Comes with shifter linkages.
 
5 Speed LSD SMT gearbox. Stripped, new syncros on 2nd & 3rd & new seals,. ready to slot into a SMT with a damaged box
 
6 speed manual shifter mechanisms & parts
 
2ZZ Celica engine with 6 speed gearbox converted for use in MR-S. I can supply this like it is, or with all the other parts you need to convert your car, or do a drive-in/drive out conversion. We have time to do 1 more such conversion before Xmas if you book now
 
 
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more conversion kits on way. order NOW and get them before Xmas
 
both 5 & 6 speed kits possible
 
we can offer

• tow-in/drive out
• supply conversion parts/kits
• supply exchange gearbox converted
• supply parts and instruction for you to do your own gearbox (good mechanical skills needed)

 
our complete kits come with detailed how-to-do-it instructions

more conversion kits/parts just arrived. 
 
direct email or call please