Hi guys,

My 1st gen, 22re 5spd has already received a new engine and the transmission is beginning to get just a little bit noisy. Still works fine, but with 250k+ miles the gears whine sometimes and I am thinking, "if the tranny decides to die, what should I do?"

I have a lead on a 5 speed tranny from behind a 3.0. Only has 100k miles on it. I have heard and read that these transmissions are very very strong and that, with a bellhousing from a 22re turbo it can be made to fit. Here are a few questions about this:

1) Is it really that simple? Does a turbo bellhousing bridge the gap with no modifications?

2) Are the V6 and 4cyl trannies of similar length, or will I need to get a different driveshaft?

3) I currently have a budbuilt cross member. Will this piece of equipment still work for a V6 trans?

4) Can anyone point me in the direction of a thread where this has been done and documented?

Thanks!

 

the bellhousing will bolt up. the v6 tranny and case are shorter.

 

It is very likely you will need to modify your shifters so they fit correctly - this is a minor modification but I have done it before and it can get tricky.

The R150 is a great transmission - but there is nothing at all wrong with the W56 found in the fuel injected Toyota mini trucks and 4runners from 85-95 either.

 

Right, I realize that the W56 is fine, but I am getting a really good deal on this R150, so I figured it would be fun to try and make it work.

How do you think the shifters will need to be modified? If the tranny comes with it's own shifters, boots, and bezel, shouldn't it work fine?