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Got the files, thanks

Chasing a set of cad files for the bellhousing of a 1uzfe lexus V8 and or R154 transmission or alteratively the plates for same.
I wish to make a scattershield bellhousing for my 1uz, mating it up to a R154 5 speed supra gearbox
if anyone has any leads i would be appreciative



cheers
Paul

Tom, just wondering if you still have the jigs and drawings for your bellhousing /scattershield? I am looking to do a similar driveline mating a T56 trans to a 1UZ. Would save me a heap of heartache

Paul

Thanks guys, I have taken at least some of your advice, and found a soarer pretty cheap so this is what I am starting with image.jpg Not sure of the exact course it is going to take yet, need to do a lot more research, and get out and mix with you guys a bit. First job is to get it home and drive it...

Cheers guys, been doing a bit of research and a soarer may well be a good place to start. The wheelbase is closer to a Commodore than I though, about 30mm less in fact, and 130mm less than my ute, so I definitely have some food for thought. Gonna have another read of the rules, now I have some more ...

Cheers Pete, not a silly suggestion at all. Just wondering if a soarer sized car would make a good salt car. I assume a longer wheelbase is beneficial. I guess I am trying to find out if wheelbase is key? A soarer is a half reasonable car on the quarter, and lots of short cars do well, but is it the...

A few people have mentioned " the right shape for the salt", I was thinking of using something like a commodore ute, coz they are cheap and plentiful. Whilst I concede they are not the most aerodynamic car available, it would be cheap and relatively straightforward to build. Will the shape...

Thanks gaz, read your shaguar thread front to back last week, hence the questions about the four link.
Are you running the standard jag front suspension?

Paul

Thanks Chris, I read most of the rule book last night so that answered a few of my initial questions about classes. I was thinking of getting a Holden sedan and converting to run on salt (as per your not rare or expensive body) was just a bit dubious about running towards 300 kph in something design...

G'day, awesome forum. Stumbled in here a bit by accident, was looking for a platform to see how fast I could get a turbo 4litre toyota v8 to go. I am a bit of a car guy having drag raced Holden's and offroad raced toyotas, sort of keen to see if I could build a decent speed out on the salt Most of t...