Re: Just bought a 6sp. Lexus LS430 Trans.

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Thanks Jim !


On October 4, 2004 Jim B wrote:

> A: I don't know if there is a difference between the controllers for the 4
> and 6 speed auto, but you may be able to graft the Jeep harness inputs to
> the tiptronic computer (if you can find the pinouts) Cool buy though. You
> should be able to swap the bellhousing from the 4.0L onto it (I test fit a
> Jeep one to the Toyota 4runner trans I have. It has an integral Tcase on it,
> so it would be tougher to make 2WD.)
>    Get the 2wd Jeep crossmember and it should bolt to the trans as well
> unless it's shorter.
> 
> 
> From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 01:59:36 -0400
> Subject: Just bought a 6sp. Lexus LS430 Trans.
> Message-ID: <4160AE88.414.1CF2B97@localhost>
> 
> So I'm thinking about my leaked out TorqueFlite ,
> and the pile of '88 Cherokee EFi parts I've still
> boxed up , and ponder using an AW trans since
> I've the wire harness & trans computer along
> with the bellhousing & flexplate too - so.....
> 
> I get to a few cool sites for Toyota A341
> Turbo Trannies - the AW4 2wd counterpart
> sorta' ..... and find that Lexus uses the A340
> as well........ SO.........
> 
> I hit the eBAy thing in search of some prices
> to ballpark - finding a "16k mile" engine/trans. combo
> (add 100K+ from the grime shown) for a cool $2k
> from some 'nEW Jersey' AcE.........nope..........
> 
> THEN....... punch in Lexus .......... and find this
> T'urbine' thing........... :
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie
> wItem&category=33727&item=7924894212&rd=1&ss
> PageName=WDVW
> 
> - or -
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/68t3e
> 
> .............a 6 speed Automatic
> with convertor .........
> 
> The car Reviews had a S'eamless'
> theme about the trans............ behind
> a Quad jammed EFi V8 putting out
> a 'claimed' 290hp -
> 
> The Series 50 Kammback is some 800lbs. lighter -
> and  more after  this S'lim-Fast'
> Diet it's on currently .....
> 
> Dang!
> 
> I DID locate the reason this showed
> up on the 'eBay-Aftermarket' ....... one of 4
> in existence so far :
> 
> 
> NHTSA
> Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13000
> Unit Reports to Date : 4
> 
> Summary:
> ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE
> ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL
> PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A
> RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER
> PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS
> SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT
> IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM.
> 
> Consequence:
> THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM
> TO BE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION
> SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION,
> THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE
> ROLL-AWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
> 
> Remedy:
> DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION.
> OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN
> DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT
> LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
> 
> The seller in Mich. came by two of these .
> 
> Now comes the finding comparative Input shaft
> lengths - bellhousing interchange (or not) -
> All the Mods that will allow the mounting behind
> a 4.0 , FlexPlate distances etc. .........
> 
> As I'd wager ( don't get cocky ) there are zerO  LS430
> hulks in the Pic-a-Pull ......... I'll have to use the
> Tip-Tronic shifter set-up from the Dealership........
> (WalletFlatMash) -
> the odd looking attaching set-up on the tailshaft -
> ..... sorta' like a '57 300C item........
> will need a Lexus Driveshaft ........
> but it seems the Computer is mounted
> on the side (?) but might be a soldering
> of sorts......
> the Crossmember  will need something
> from Lexus in the form of Mounts.........
> 
> but 6 speeds Forward ....... can you Imagine !
> 
> 
>      Brien.
> 
>  NEW YORK
> 
> 
> .


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