Complete Aisin TL70 6-Speed Swap for L-Series Engines
Complete Aisin TL70 6-Speed Swap for L-Series Engines
As of 11.30.24 we are currently in a production run. On average, or our production runs typically anywhere from 12-16 weeks.
This is a special order part, please keep in mind when placing an order that there is a certain point of no-return due to the nature of modifying the transmission casing. While we will do our best to work with you, if you place an order for a kit and the bellhousings are on back-order, we can issue a full refund if the wait time gets excessive. If the bellhousings are available, we order all of the materials and parts the moment the order is placed, so if the order is cancelled before delivery, there will be re-stocking fees incurred for return shipping charges and returning special order parts. Once the transmission has been fully assembled, the order can no longer be cancelled.
PLEASE NOTE : Price does not reflect any shipping costs, once we have your location, we will contact you for shipping information and cost. (Average cost of shipping across the US will vary from $200-$600 depending on your location) You can also inquire before placing your order to get a more accurate idea of shipping costs. We also offer international air freight shipping. (Shipping estimates are only good for 7 days)
We are proud to announce another kit that we have partnered with Datsunworks to bring to market. One of the major concerns with the CD00A 6-Speed swap for customers was cutting into their transmission tunnels for clearance and permanently modifying their Datsun for fitment.
This kit will NOT require any cutting or modifying the transmission tunnel for fitment, and will include a 100% bolt-in crossmember. Just like our CD00A bellhousing, this is a completely new cast bellhousing for use with any Aisin TL70 6-Speed from a Subaru BRZ or Toyota GT86/Scion FRS platform. Starting in 2018, they have a revised part # that is said to be stronger from the factory.
We would not recommend this application for anything over 375 WHP. There are people who have claimed to push well into the 425whp range with their Subaru BRZ, but we do not have any tangible test data reflecting this as accurate. There are also potential upgrade options for the market such as carbon fiber synchros, stronger gears, etc. which we will handle on a case by case basis.
This is a complete kit and will include the following
BRAND NEW Genuine Subaru Aisin TL70 6-Speed Transmission w/ linkages and bushings
BRAND NEW Cast Aluminum Swap Bellhousing and Machined Front Bearing Cover
Datsunworks Machined Shifter Base
Torque Solutions Performance Short Throw Shifter
Cusco Shift Knob
NEW Steel Driveshaft w/ Heavy Duty Serviceable U-Joints (Aluminum also available)
Datsunworks/GRW Designed Transmission Crossmember featuring OE spec and several different delrin bushings
Subaru 230mm Clutch Disc (Required with swap)
RB26 13lb Flywheel Kit w/ Adapter (Required with swap) [Fidanza L-series flywheel is also an option]
ARP Flywheel Bolts
Upgraded Heavy Duty Shift Fork with Components
New Nissan OEM Clutch Release Bearing Collar with Bearing
3 Quarts of Motul 300 Gearbox 75w90 Synthetic Fluid
To be as forth-coming as possible, we want to give you as much information as possible, which includes some of the following disclosures of things we have noticed during beta testing of this kit
The TL70 input shaft is approximately .954” in diameter, where as the Nissan is .996”. This seems like a minor discrepancy, but in the interest of doing things right, we are requiring customers to swap to the Subaru clutch disc, as the Nissan disc fits a little too loose, and we are worried about the splines stripping
Swapping to the Subaru clutch disc presents some other minor fitment issues. The Subaru clutch disc is 230mm, so this cannot be used with the standard 225mm clutch. It also requires swapping to a 240mm flywheel, which the factory Nissan flywheel rubs the back of the hub on the Subaru clutch disc. Swapping to an RB26 flywheel gives additional clearance in this area. The final clearance issue was the flywheel bolt heads themselves, which swapping to ARP flywheel bolts solves the issue completely. You could theoretically have your 240mm flywheel machined with an additional 8mm recess below the surface area, but for the expense, it is more cost effective to just upgrade flywheels and have a brand new part.
No provision for mechanical speedometer, so the vehicle must be converted to GPS speedometer
Due to the nature of this modification, we cannot extend the standard Toyota/Subaru parts warranty to the transmission, as it will require cutting a portion of the factory casing away, essentially permanently modifying the component. These are 100% brand new transmissions from Subaru, and will not be opened up prior to delivery, unless a customer requests internal upgrades, or having the cases powdercoated.
We have found a Subaru part number for a shift boot insulator that is VERY close to the factory Datsun S30 pattern. You will need to drill a few small holes through your shifter hole opening and the capture plate to get it to bolt down and seal properly. This is the only modification to the body of the car required.
Gear Ratio Comparison
CD009 TL70