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sipe16 · 09-11-2004, 07:30 PM

nope not yet

you're in olympia, i actually just moved up to bremerton - you're welcome to come check out my car whenever you want =D my buddy (whos garage my car is in right now) has a vr4, and my n/a tranny is in there too (i think it was you that was asking about it?). but ya i'm available for q's as well as everyone else on this forum =D

SpeedFreakSteve · 09-13-2004, 09:45 AM

Glad that I found this thread.

This has been an unadvertised service that I've provided. I had a bunch of good VCU's and I've been doing an exchange program with them. I've been trading people's bad VCU's + cash for the good ones.

I still have 2 left and hope to get some more before I run out.

mugget · 09-13-2004, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedFreakSteve

Glad that I found this thread.

This has been an unadvertised service that I've provided. I had a bunch of good VCU's and I've been doing an exchange program with them. I've been trading people's bad VCU's + cash for the good ones.

I still have 2 left and hope to get some more before I run out.

SpeedfreakSteve, I *might* still have an unwelded VCU (dont think my dad has welded it yet) from my 6 speed if your interested in trading it for one of the bad ones. Nothing looks wrong with it and it has 67xxx miles on it. Let me know if your interested.

---Brian T.

MilkyClr69 · 09-13-2004, 09:20 PM

I should be getting my 5spd tranny by late this week, and will have a good vcu as well.

MilkyClr69 · 09-17-2004, 01:03 PM

So to my knowledge (and correct me if i'm wrong please) the vcu is internal to the tranny. In order to get to it, do u just unbolt the tranny cover (passenger side) and its accessable from there? Also, to have it welded, can it just be taken out, taken to a shop, welded, and thrown back in there or does it have to be welded while in the tranny? SOrry i dont know much about this, but if its as easy as i've described, i could take my good one out, get a busted one from SFS and help an AWD guy out. Lemme know...

Tim

3000hybrid · 09-30-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MilkyClr69

So to my knowledge (and correct me if i'm wrong please) the vcu is internal to the tranny. In order to get to it, do u just unbolt the tranny cover (passenger side) and its accessable from there? Also, to have it welded, can it just be taken out, taken to a shop, welded, and thrown back in there or does it have to be welded while in the tranny? SOrry i dont know much about this, but if its as easy as i've described, i could take my good one out, get a busted one from SFS and help an AWD guy out. Lemme know...

Tim

Yeah bro it's easy. There is a couple of threads you will find that myself and ES3000TT posted about pulling the VCU. After you do it once it's cake, especially if you have air tools for the big hex nut under the black plastic cover. Also a word of advice. It's also easy to remove the VCU while the tranny is in the vehicle-- So don't stop your conversion-- Just install the motor and tranny if you like. You can still get to everything and not be at a work stoppage. PM me if you have any questions.

MilkyClr69 · 10-01-2004, 06:19 PM

Well both the tranny and engine are out of the car, i'm waiting until either this winter or next summer to do the swap...so i'm just tryin to get everything done i can before hand.

I'll look for those threads then.

Jerggy13 · 10-01-2004, 09:03 PM

i have a fried 5 speed vcu if anyone wants it to weld. make an offer

<T> · 10-03-2004, 06:21 PM

would a 5-speed VCU work in a 6-speed? I would like to help out the community, so if someone can offer me a welded doa VCU in exchange for the working unwelded 6-speed VCU and pay shipping, I'll call it even. If I wasn't pressed for time and money I'd do you all a favor and use my dime to help y'all out, but I'm eternally overbudget with this car.

Isn't there a way to weld the VCU that is reversable? When Bret Brinkmann did his RWD VCU welding he said it's reverseable... can the same be done for FWD?

Linebckr49 · 10-04-2004, 09:30 AM

As there is a shortage for good VCU's and perhaps there might be some trouble finding a DOA VCU, i was able to find what MachV motorsports calls their 'VCE'...that is Viscous Coupling Eliminator. check it here: http://www.machv.com/viscoupel.html .Granted, its made for the AWD Eclipse/Talon/Laser, 90-99. But since it fits the Galant VR-4, there might be a chance of compatibility with the 3KGTs.

Obviously, its more feasible and cheaper just to weld a DOA VCU, but as alluded to above, this VCE would definitely be a reversible process, being that it is a bolt-on device.

Just thought i throw in my .02 cents.

09-11-2004, 07:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
sipe16 3000GT SL TT Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Silverdale, WA Drives: 95 VR-4 & 94 Base TT Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU nope not yet you're in olympia, i actually just moved up to bremerton - you're welcome to come check out my car whenever you want =D my buddy (whos garage my car is in right now) has a vr4, and my n/a tranny is in there too (i think it was you that was asking about it?). but ya i'm available for q's as well as everyone else on this forum =D __________________ Black 1994 3000GT Base: TT Conversion, VR-4 6spd tranny swap, stillen DP (only), gutted rear precat, Autometer A/F guage, Defi-D EGT Guage, Defi-D Boost guage, VR-4 ECU, All 4 Poly Mounts, SS Braided Turbo Oil & Water Feed/Return lines, Greddy E-Manage, E-Manage Cable & Software, Crossdrilled & Slotted Rotors, Raybestos STS Ceramic Brake Pads, Full head port & polish (by a reputable race engine builder in the area), SPEC Stage 2 AWD clutch, Radius Valvegrind, Clevite 77 Bearings Next To Come: Greddy Profec e01, Apex'i Turbo Timer, Custom Direct Port Propane Injection Black 1995 3000GT VR-4: Supra Fuel Pump, Custom Catback Exhaust, Gutted Precats, Unorthodox UD Pulley, RPS MAX 6 Puck Sprung Hub, td04/13t's, Lightweight Alcohol Injection Kit, Blitz SBC i-Color Boost Controller, DeftRacing 5se7en5 Hood, '99-Style Lifters, Greddy E-Manage (blue), 550cc Injectors, Greddy Turbo Timer

09-13-2004, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
SpeedFreakSteve Banned from selling Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 1998 3000GT FWD TT Trader Rating: (45)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU Glad that I found this thread. This has been an unadvertised service that I've provided. I had a bunch of good VCU's and I've been doing an exchange program with them. I've been trading people's bad VCU's + cash for the good ones. I still have 2 left and hope to get some more before I run out.

09-13-2004, 09:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
MilkyClr69 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU I should be getting my 5spd tranny by late this week, and will have a good vcu as well. __________________ 96 SL MagnaFlow Catback, K&N Intake, 18 x 8 ADR Sterling, 245 40 18 Ecsta Supra, Limo/15% window tint, Cross-drilled and slotted rotors, 12" sealed IDMAX w/ 1000 Watt Hifonics amp. Infinity & JBL speakers powered by Hinfonics amp, Alpine 7893. TT engine/tranny swap Fixing a few problems and she'll be back on the road!

09-17-2004, 01:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
MilkyClr69 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU So to my knowledge (and correct me if i'm wrong please) the vcu is internal to the tranny. In order to get to it, do u just unbolt the tranny cover (passenger side) and its accessable from there? Also, to have it welded, can it just be taken out, taken to a shop, welded, and thrown back in there or does it have to be welded while in the tranny? SOrry i dont know much about this, but if its as easy as i've described, i could take my good one out, get a busted one from SFS and help an AWD guy out. Lemme know... Tim

10-01-2004, 06:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
MilkyClr69 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU Well both the tranny and engine are out of the car, i'm waiting until either this winter or next summer to do the swap...so i'm just tryin to get everything done i can before hand. I'll look for those threads then.

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10-01-2004, 09:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Mitsu misplaced my turbos Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Drives: GranTurismoOmologato Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU i have a fried 5 speed vcu if anyone wants it to weld. make an offer __________________

10-03-2004, 06:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
<T> What have we here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Drives: a cash vacuum Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU would a 5-speed VCU work in a 6-speed? I would like to help out the community, so if someone can offer me a welded doa VCU in exchange for the working unwelded 6-speed VCU and pay shipping, I'll call it even. If I wasn't pressed for time and money I'd do you all a favor and use my dime to help y'all out, but I'm eternally overbudget with this car. Isn't there a way to weld the VCU that is reversable? When Bret Brinkmann did his RWD VCU welding he said it's reverseable... can the same be done for FWD? __________________

10-04-2004, 09:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
Linebckr49 lover of everything Greek Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas - New Orleans Drives: 93 3000GT base Trader Rating: (17)	Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU As there is a shortage for good VCU's and perhaps there might be some trouble finding a DOA VCU, i was able to find what MachV motorsports calls their 'VCE'...that is Viscous Coupling Eliminator. check it here: http://www.machv.com/viscoupel.html .Granted, its made for the AWD Eclipse/Talon/Laser, 90-99. But since it fits the Galant VR-4, there might be a chance of compatibility with the 3KGTs. Obviously, its more feasible and cheaper just to weld a DOA VCU, but as alluded to above, this VCE would definitely be a reversible process, being that it is a bolt-on device. Just thought i throw in my .02 cents.