Since the early 1990's Conversion Components has been developing and refining conversion kits, to enable the fitting of Toyota 5 speed gearboxes (RWD) into a wide range of 1950's to 1980's Classic cars. Generally these conversion kits comprise: Cast aluminium bell housing from a heat treatable grade aluminium. Toyota type pressed steel clutch fork, release bearing and carrier to suit the hydraulic clutch application. A new or remanufactured clutch plate. To enable the pilot bearing to fit the classic car engine, special high tensile sleeves are manufactured to fit onto the 12mm dia input (pilot) shaft to match the original input (pilot) bearing. For some conversions a new (pilot) bushing unit is supplied.

 

The conversion kits are supplied with fairly comprehensive installation instructions to help the owner/installer. For the conversion that utilises the Supra 5 speed gearbox, a range of special gearbox tops has been developed, to enable the gearlever to protrude throughout the opening of the original consol in the car. They range from 365mm (MK11 Jaguar) 390mm (XJS, XJ6 Jaguar) 425mm (Triumph TR2 - 6) 455mm (Healey 3000) 515mm (Ford & Holden) 530mm, 580mm (Rover V8 P6). These gearbox tops give a range of positions spanning 215mm.