2JZ-GTE Toyota Aristo JZS161 Shift Kit *First Drive*

[@joochewah]

i gasped at the first chirp going 1st to 2nd, so awesome

[@legendary724]

I’m in Adelaide and am about to get my aristo, really surprised it’s not more expensive to get the shift kit done! Definitely adding to my list of stuff to do

[@LongTail8443]

Way to go, yo.

[@LockieNZ]

Hey, not really up to speed on autos, but do own a 161. Just wondering what the shift kit actually does?

[@RollingRoadEFI]

It bangs the shift

[@nywat]

is the "chirp" bov or wheel spin?? love me a nice aristo, going to na-t my gs300 someday

[@skwiz031]

chirp of the wheels!

[@Russpeed301]

Update on your tire chirping luxo machine. How that kit? Boost controller? Boost.?

[@luhhdonnn554]

Which shift kit is it because on the site it says ls300 is that the one you bought?

[@skwiz031]

go to mvautomatics.com.au > products > valvebodies > A340 Series > Stage 1.5 Kit and thats the one you see here ✌️

[@hanojekcim]

How is it holding up for you with the shift kit?

[@skwiz031]

Unfortunately I've sold the car! Would buy another one in a heartbeat!

[@daansteijger8174]

Does anybody know of anything similar being available in Europe? Preferably in the Netherlands or neighboring countries?

[@rhinojzs5673]

How much boost are u running?

[@skwiz031]

stock boost!

[@niloshkaafonso7673]

Amazing car. We got the same one but it’s showing up an issue are you on Facebook? Had some questions

[@jordanr3163]

Do you think this would be good for handling around 420whp? Ive heard many people suggest this rather than a manual swap

[@skwiz031]

yeah, the boxes are pretty solid units from what I've heard and experienced. You'll likely need to upgrade the stall convertor at that stage too.

[@glenjamin88]

How come you don't use steering wheel shift buttons?

[@skwiz031]

I use them more now after owning the car for a couple months now. old habit of only owning manual cars and having a gear stick in my hand was normal!

[@glenjamin88]

@@skwiz031 ah thought it was something to do with shift kit having to drive it manually with stick

[@gunas8996]

do they work for gs300's and is it worth it?

[@skwiz031]

absolutely, 100% worth it. Yes, they suit GS300, they come with the same A341 auto box

[@d34thby1337]

This would not work for this generation of GS300, since they use the A650E 5-speed auto.

[@thegfs101]

why do u manually shift it to L? why not use the shift buttons manual mode?

[@skwiz031]

honestly, it's a really odd feeling to have push buttons on a steering wheel, rather than paddle shifters behind the wheel. but the only reason why I used the stick to shift was probably from habit after the past 4 cars I've owned recently (R33 GTR DC5 Integra Type R, EG Civic and Evo 8) have all been manual and im just used to the feeling.

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

@@skwiz031 You've had so pretty sought after cars throughout your years.

[@sest474]

How much cost the mv Shift Kit?

[@skwiz031]

the entire kit (shift kit, service, transmission cooler and labour was about $1600AUD

[@jordanr3163]

I'm in Canada could I order it?

[@Elving_]

Found the link to the actual product :) mvautomatics.com.au/products/a341

[@jordanr3163]

@@Elving_ thank you:)

[@Elving_]

@@jordanr3163 No worries ^^

[@okistash3075]

Just a fyi for any Americans with a gs300.....this is a A340 4 speed

[@tmoney1091]

Not quite I have a 2000 GS300 in America so it is the US version you're right about the transmission because ours came with a 650 automatic 5 speeds but they only came with the non turbo 2JZ and because it's a vvti model it's also the one with the weakest internals. However my car has been swapped with the real GTE twin turbo and the twin turbo a340

[@Russpeed301]

To be more specific. A340e. Bigger dia torque converter etc I believe

[@bradb8844]

Looks like 70 to 80 in first gear jeez

[@mattvang3439]

Yeah 70-80 kmh not mph. Some cars hit 100kmh first gear

[@khalidmohammed4403]

Liked it. It’s fun and all but I don’t think it’s healthy for the transmission.

[@mitchconroy6301]

It is actually a good modification , it will save your gearbox when you make some more power

[@jordanr3163]

​@@mitchconroy6301do you think thus would be good for around 400whp rather than doing a full manual swap?

[@bobyfatlol]

what model lemme guess 1999

[@skwiz031]

2002

[@alexivanytskyi9550]

it's gonna die fast m8) u will change ur stock frictions pakages to Roibestos Red first. For more info about in @ks.transmission in instagram