TOYOTA 79 SERIES 8 SPEED AUTO CONVERSION!

Mailing List For Updates On The Conversion - bit.ly/3XfCfFI
Massive thanks to boys at www.youtube.com/@TJANDMAC/videos for helping us get this project rolling!
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[@93jummy]

After owning a car with a 8hp70 nothing else has ever come close to being so good. I wouldn't pick a 6 speed 200 box for a conversion

[@bradchenoweth7584]

The world needs more Brocks. Those are some awesome skills to have and not many people really have those skills. I do CAD for a living, deal with 3d scans often, ect. and its hard to find really good people.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Couldn't agree more! He’s a special man!

[@Buckna1]

Love Brock more than anyone but trust me, one is enough 😅

[@bradchenoweth7584]

@@Buckna1 lol What do you mean one is enough. Imagine if you had 3. Theres no telling what mad science they could cook up. 🤣

[@fatsolutions]

100%

[@macpreston]

To say I’m keen would be the biggest understatement of the year 😂 so excited!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Man it’s gonna be epic over the manual. Can’t wait to see your thing do a transbrake launch and chirp all 4 tyres. Haha properly naughty times ahead!

[@Buckna1]

Am i the only one who thinks 4x4 transbrake launch is a bad idea 😅 it's like you lot just wanna make more work for us!

[@ricki11cook]

Good bye driveshafts & diffs… It was nice knowing you.

[@Buckna1]

@@ricki11cook haha finally someone else seeing my side 🤣

[@Boosted86]

Already started my 8HP-1FZ-FTE 105 series cruiser conversion 👌 can’t wait

[@Buckna1]

Hell yeah brother 💪 holla at me if you run into any issues. Or even if you don't. Keen to hear!

[@Boosted86]

@@Buckna1 let me know when theyve got the transfer case adaptor done as that will save me some time !

[@The1stBoxGamer]

also keen to see how this goes because i will be swapping out my a442f for an hp70, currently pushed on the backburner till after maintenance and haltech ecu install, have got the box just need to figure out what to order from turbo lamik

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

That's a nice challenge, guys! Good luck! Have a loving Christmas all of you. Regards Nico.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thank you! You too!

[@trickster8635]

That WILL be awesome! When you get it sorted - there will be a few Nissan Patrol owners wanting to swap out the 5 -speed too!

[@christopherjohnson9998]

Sounds awesome, looking forward to see this up and running and final price tag for a full install

[@joshbrennan8545]

Merry Christmas lad.. it's been a hard year but you've come out on top.. looking forward to 2023.. take care. 😆👍

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks so much Josh. Crazy year for sure. Cheers to you for hanging around through it all.

[@amarnof]

Good bless you man

[@Jayden.Dean25]

It’s went from a dope cruiser to a prado, jkjk lovey work

[@Elliot180sx]

I don’t think you guys will struggle to sell these once they gain some traction as an alternative and on paper better conversion to the 200 series box. I started looking into doing this myself on my own 79 series after i came across this channel a while ago, keen to see how it holds up!

[@matthewgibbens4031]

Love to see how this conversion would go in my 2013 76Sr WGN which has been set up as a go-anywhere tourer/ potential hybrid camper tow vehicle. Think you guys will do very well with this option. I really enjoyed the content and information you provided. If you guys are seeking another test vehicle let me know would enjoy the opportunity to work with you guys to make something fantastic for the 70'Sr market. Well Done guys !

[@1rustythanks]

Very interesting in this kit

[@friguy4444]

This is what I was thinking would and should be the outcome from the projects. Being able to use it in multi models and makes. Awesome!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

thanks man!

[@samhassall1926]

I’d Love this conversion boys!

[@ScubaSteveArkinstall]

Nice horse head! Merry Christmas lads! Hope to see you’s all in the new year!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks! You too! Drive safe over Xmas 🎄

[@ScubaSteveArkinstall]

Haha thanks! I’ll try! You too!

[@grzesiekzajkowski2032]

My 76 can’t wait for final product ❤

[@bryantaylor3423]

Definitely interested in putting one of these kits in my 2023 76 👌

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Would love to see 8HP behind 1HD-FTE. Love to see something that's not the A750F

[@willmcc05]

Same looking at doing a auto conversion and if I can get this I'll wait

[@TAI-lr5vr]

@@willmcc05 same man. Prices for A750F swaps are ridiculous now plus the overdrive issues. Would rather have this 8HP than deal with the A750F life

[@TUFFenuf4cruisin]

Looks amazing we have a 79 this will go nuts if you get the prices correct. It looks awesome and Macca will put it to the test

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Fingers crossed!

[@stevencarr7705]

the information on prise wise is good.

[@nicholasbrameld7186]

Keen to see costings - well done guys

[@johandreyer5676]

I would love this kit in my 76

[@The1stBoxGamer]

Amazing to see this going into a 4wd, im doing a 8 speed swap into a 105 series landcruiser to swap out the a442f and this will help greatly in what im going to be expecting!

[@noclafdrof]

Will you be doing it as a kit? Would love to change the A442f in my hdj100

[@The1stBoxGamer]

@@noclafdrof I cant afford to reproduce it as a kit cos i can barely afford tp do it for my car but once i do it i might post the parts needed online in some forums so people can do it themselves

[@nickperusic8802]

I would like to see your progress too. Do you have a build that ur sharing anywhere

[@wilsonlifestyle9757]

Can’t wait

[@enduro-parts-aus]

Very impressive !

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Off.Track4x4]

If you can keep it to 20k I reckon you will sell a bucket load of them. I'd be keen for one once you get it all worked out. Subscribed 👍👌

[@jackcleveland6500]

Would love this in my 76

[@DK-421]

This contains all the answers to all of my questions, and the answer is YES!

[@olemortenelstad2571]

I've got a 98 Nissan Patrol y61 with a OM606 which I am going to put a 8hp70 on in the near future. Just waiting for some parts and I'm ready to go! Going to be a blast. :)

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Very cool!

[@jaybel83]

I’d definitely be keen for my 2016 79series dual cab

[@jaybel83]

How did you guys go with this conversion I’m keen to know

[@williebosman8056]

Will definitely be popular

[@rustynnuts]

Awesome project. Dead keen to see a retail version and love the stick shift controls. Ive got a 2022 79 with a few mods and the lack of an auto is its biggest fail

[@daviddunston43]

Been looking at 200 swap for my 79 single cab, but this looks way better

[@shanekelly989]

Looking forward to the end product testing..

[@aaronclarke6857]

Following, want to see the outcome and possibly fit to my Pre-DPF 79

[@davidscanes1921]

I’d be so keen 🤙

[@andrewmcintosh3997]

Yep interested as I have been looking at the Wholesale product. Holding off atm now, closer to 20k if proven, makes it very attractive. Andrew.

[@andrewhaynes8435]

For 20k I would be in, my manual and clutch is cooked. Get it done boys and I’ll be in touch.

[@trukwamena994]

👍👍 👍👍. Good job...

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shaddonaghue]

Everyone with a 70 series would love this , it just comes down to money. Me personally I can’t justify that , as much as it would be worth it ill just keep chugging through the 5 speed box 😢.

[@rossappleton9758]

I’ve a 2017 79 series dual cab n I’m watching with great interest. I’ve looked Wholesale Automatics conversion, but haven’t m not prepared to pay their ransom. Thx

[@BMW1M]

Gold mine!

[@adventureawakened]

Yes yea yea yes yes yes yes 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@giterdunpete]

Me and my VDJ would love to have this box. Solves so many issues. Add an incentive for early comers......to take it to the head of the priority list....please

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

We are sticking the original plan and pricing targets. It’s had so much more interest than we anticipated.

[@lachlanstone6027]

Would be keen as for this box in the 79.

[@imwalking1690]

Damn you beat me to it. I’ve had a Zf8hp70 in my shed for over a year to go behind my FTE

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Have you gotten as far as getting adapter plates made up yet?

[@imwalking1690]

I’ve started with a wooden jig and the ruler/verniers method. Same deal as you I’m trying to keep the transfer in the factory location in my 105. I’d be keen to buy a transfer case adapter as they are the same pattern as the 79. I got my gearbox from a 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee

[@imwalking1690]

What torque converter are you planning to use.

[@imwalking1690]

Billet machining looks cool but I’d make a few for R&D. Then send one set to the foundry and get cast one’s made in bulk. How much are you selling the standalone gearbox ecu for.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@imwalking1690 unfortunately our transfer case adapter wont work with the Jeep boxes. We are using the BMW boxes. Mainly due to supply, but also due to them being in the M50d x5 which with a sligh tune pretty much walk away from most things on the road. Being made for such a powerful OEM diesel application seemed a no brainer. However on the same note with this controller the converter is less cruicial. Main reason people play with conveters and this controller is for transbrake launches, when people are trying to launch above 4000rpm. But we can actually start from a standstill with the converter locked. And even on a gentle start, where you want to slip the converter we lock it up pretty quickly.

[@Reddog1963]

I’m very keen

[@stevencarr7705]

40 people and more will need it.

[@8ad8oy15]

Cool conversion, but look into heavy duty lockup on the torque converter for towing and engine braking

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

They lock up nearly instantly. In fact this controller hardly uses the converter.

[@ricki11cook]

I’d be keen for an 8 speed auto in my 2015 76 series! It’s a tuned tow rig with more power on the way. This would be awesome!

[@octane_matty]

thats absolutely awesome, i've been looking for a 8hp transfer case adapter for a future project :)

[@bavarianhero]

Idk why the whole time I was thinking you where talking about a Celica with an 8hp but your version of it, and it was a truck lol

[@nickswan8534]

There's a market to sell just the transfer adaptor also, M57+6hp into Landcruisers is gaining some interest

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

That is true! I guess after being blessed with the 8hp we don’t really see the 6hp as a wise move. But you are right there are people doing those conversions still.

[@aussiemick2885]

I've got pre dpf 79 but I'd be keen

[@gregoryowen]

Interested in a 76 series as well

[@lukeanderson5781]

Maybe try Matilda Foundry to cast the adaptors once you have the design refined.

[@benbrown9784]

If it’s closer to the 20 k mark I’d say yes! If your looking for a trail bunny for the 3rd box reach out, I have a new dual cab that’s on the opposite end to Macs (stock on 33’s)

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Hopefully if the demand is there and we can out source certain parts to be made in higher quantites it should be possible to get there pricewise. Know we can sell 100 kits and manufacturering those quantities, would make a big difference to the cost.

[@henrik1743]

The ultimate 79 series conversion would be to put it's non-pickup body on it ;)

[@williamfosterXD]

Have you thought of water jet cutting the bulk of the material away from those adapters? might be able to use the dump from the big adapter for the smaller adapter or at very least speed up machine time a lot… Anyway I’m keen to do this swap on my cruiser if Toyota ever delivers it.

[@uisperfectemail9720]

“8speeding” the world! Lol

[@ZombieKiller789]

I would be very keen to get this kit, when I buy my dream 79

[@mjneil]

The process of getting the data for the cad models is fantastic. Brock do you have a channel on KZbin?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

He doesnt, but mainly only due to lack of time to film and edit. I want to try and feature his work more and more on here.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

This would make me buy one just to put this automatic in it!

[@royjbiv1023]

Hopefully it'll hold the power... id love to put one in mine... problem is, the 79 is so basic, so ur already spending 25k at least on the car b4 u even get to the engine

[@husq2100]

Great work, but that camera work was bloody painful.

[@cbdobbo236]

Agreed. I got an instant headache watching this. He needs a gimbal

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Sorry lads. First video with a new camera, which was supposed to be an upgrade. Typically hasnt gone that way.

[@lachlanstone6027]

Would the torque converter be able to be fully locked? What trans cooler setup are you going to be running?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yeah, we lock the converters very quickly. In fact if you start in first gear, the converter is locked from the get go and we use the clutches to get the vehicle moving. The converter is used for second gear starts (which is most of the time), coming to a stop and transbrake launches. As the converter very rarely slips the majority of heat is radiating from the motor. Not the box itself. In the drift car when we use this with a clutch pedal and continally slip the clutches in the transmission for clutch kits (the worst thing you can do to the box) we rarely see temps of 80deg. We will use a front mounted cooler on mac's car. Howeever we may also look at other typs of coolers down the track. Some 79 series applications, will have issues where they can't get the box hot enough. Which i know sounds insance when you come from the Toyota automatic world which is the opposite.

[@shanehill3116]

These will move no worries. If you need a 76 for Beta testing hmu.

[@lancewood1410]

You DO know theres a HUGE market for this in Asia and japan???? Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Guys!!!!!

[@jessehill1421]

If I own a 79 I’d be interested

[@camhutch8149]

Great content✌️, however the filming made me feel like i was drunk 😂

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Sorry about that, was the first vid with a new camera.... some changes needed to be made.

[@TheBuntajames]

Jeep gearbox for the win

[@wildxh90]

Hi Guys, Awesome work 👍keep it up for sure..ti think the market is definitly there for it! I have been toying with the idea of doing an auto conversion, either a ZF6 out of a falcon or one of these ZF8s into my 4.8 GU patrol. Would be much better than the re5 that is currently in it. Would this be something you guys would be interested in looking into? Making adapter plates (gearbox to engine and transfer to gearbox) and looms ect with the TurboLamik. Cheers Adrian

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

With the 8 speed absolutely. While the zf6 is pretty good compared to a lot of the other autos, it still lacks a lot compared to a zf8. Once we have the VDJ stuff all finalised we will be working on them for other platforms. Are you local by any chance?

[@wildxh90]

@@ZeroTo60Tube yeah awesome that is really good to hear 👍 yeah was only thinking of the ZF6 as an option because they are readily available compared to the ZF8 and id imagine probably a little on the cheaper side too. No unfortunatly im down in sunny Victoria haha.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Hey man, sorry your comment went to spam on youtube for some reason. The 6hp28 are a fairly strong box. Its just lack of performance on them compared to the zf8, that sort of writes them off. This Lamik controller initially supported 6hp, however about 5 years ago they decided to stop supporting them. Reason being its madness to use a 6hp in a swap when the 8hp exists. The difference in price bewteen the two is quite insignificant.

[@wildxh90]

@@ZeroTo60Tube thats ok man no stress at all 🤘 yeah thats fair enough..I definitly have heard good things about the zf8 👌 yeah right...wonder what the difference would be in price between a conversion with the zf6 compared to zf8? Obviously would have to include a transfer adapter ect. I would be keen on doing some testing if you guys decide to go ahead with a conversion kit for the 4.8 GU patrol 🤘 P.S happy new years mate 👌

[@matthewclark-smith1638]

You can put it in my 4.2 if you like it would be pretty awesome in my s4 Patrol

[@Mp-jw1qg]

yeah, pretty much a trackhawk landcruiser lol. say less, say less lol i want one of those hole plotter setups. thats brilliant. i have a lot of OLD race car parts i could reverse engineer. i know fusion 360 very very well. i have a bmw m13 f1 cylinder head i have been dying to reverse engineer to produce for the m10 blocks. that thing would be great for plotting the cam gears etc. will he build one to sell? ask brock lol

[@ben7020]

Is 8 speeds the sweet spot? Ive never tried it. Having lower tatios might save owners diff ratio conversions for big tyres

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

The 8 speeds definitely help keep a motor in it’s efficiency range. With the BMWs a 8 speed car feels faster than a 7 speed dct with the same power. However are the new 10 speeds better again v?

[@bentles]

Is the 8hp95 any different in terms of how it bolts up or controlling it with that ecu package? Have done multiple 1000hp dead hooks on 305 MTs in Trackhawk without much dramas would suit the bigger power 79s better maybe?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

So different in how it bolts up and to my understanding different clutch packs. The 90/95s are great, but rare and quite exxy. We are working on making the 70/75 handle the same power as the 90/95 but hopefully for about half the price.

[@bentles]

@@ZeroTo60Tube sounds good look forward to following this project may have some potential customers who might be interested for their 79s too

[@cameronrussell9362]

You just expanded your market x100. I better make sure I order my gearbox before the price explodes.🤫

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yeah I think these boxes are about to become rare really quickly.

[@theskidfactory]

Will this fit a BARRA?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

With a hammer, hell yes it will

[@andrewb5887]

I'd patent the adapter plates parts and onsell to other shops. South African company doing ZF8 conversions to 70 series is a bit ahead of you

[@Mouldyturnip75]

Wow, this is something I thought of many years ago after having a company car with this gearbox then stepping into a 200 series with its 6sp. I asked around a few places to see if it could be done and no one interested - mainly due to the size difference but also the electronics behind it. Best of luck, I'll be following closely.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks man! Yeah its not something you can do easily thats for sure. We are lucky with our experience and relationship with turbolamik.

[@MrMattymca]

There are some vids of the beast in action on zone off-road South Africa 79 auto, where can I pre order 😊

[@Buckna1]

Jump on the mailing list brother 💪 we'll get a kit to you as soon as we know its mac proof 😅

[@tim.sorensen5862]

Most people that own 79s are mortgaged to the eye balls and only a few will actually be able to afford it I’d reckon

[@trickster8635]

Can it be programmed to lock out first gear unless manually selected? ie, only need first gear for off-road, not for street. In low-range 4x4 need to be able to select any gear, ie, if want to start in low-range 5th for example? What shifter has to be used? I understand shifting is fully electronic, including Park pawl.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

This controller has 8 different program modes to control start gear. Shifts points. Converter behaviour etc. it’s very customisable in the back end. But our intention is to have them leave with modes to suit their intended application. It currently works with a basic switch style shifter, or BMW canbus shifter if you want an oem style shifter. We are looking in to adding different shifters. Everyone likes their own touch, so we want more options.

[@chriskent7610]

Looks good, very interested in this when available as a kit. Keep updating on the progress please

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks, will do!

[@joeldale8657]

Nice work mate will this kit be available as a diy kit

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yes absolutely.

[@benperkins2929]

I wonder if it's possible to also have a H pattern shifter but have it select the gears in the 8HP? Then you could actually drive it like a manual

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

A zeroto60 g member is working on that. With the intention of emulation Koenigseggs latest creation. Will require some custom coding on the lamiks side and a controller for the shifter. However its possible.

[@joshmarnham1781]

These would also be sweet behind td42s way better and more advanced than an re4 or re5

[@kauriperene8330]

It'll all be in the marketing guys

[@igotaction]

Ask Brock if fabbing those plates is easier or harder than fixing a broken heart.😊 damn how much is that 65 kilo block of billet aluminum???

[@TheMultiDouche]

Best part of 1000 aud for 6061

[@TheMultiDouche]

Best part of 1000 aud for 6061

[@claytonnicolas5803]

Im definitely interested. I have 2021 troopy with a tune

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

No worries, we’ll if you would like to be on the mailing list for updates the link is in the description.

[@peteynova1]

Will that box hold 1000nm of torque constant for a few minutes?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

So it’s the gear changes that cause clutch slip. In fact it’s trying to upshift while pushing all the power through the box for a flat shift that can lead to slip. (Oem applications do not flat shift, but we like to) Once you are in gear and everything rotating it doesn’t stress it. So 1000nm in gear like on the beach or something, for 10mins it won’t even get hot. But if you change gear every 2-3 seconds it will. The 8hp is a brilliant piece of engineering.

[@phalanx3803]

Nice now what about the rest of us that have 1HZ's and 1HD-FTE's?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Do you think there is a market there too?

[@phalanx3803]

@@ZeroTo60Tube certainty there are a few that do it for 1HD-FTE's with the 200 cruiser 6 speed but they refuse to sell it as a kit gotta be done in there work shop and most of them are up in Queensland. personally i would drop the money to do both my 1HZ land cruisers if yous made a kit when i have the money gotta up grade to parabolic springs first my 75 is rough as hell.

[@noclafdrof]

I’d be very interested for my Hdj100 also

[@blacktop2outback]

I'll have one for my 80series with the 1hdft thanks

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I have just added the 1hd to the mailing list options in the link in description, I will update everyone through the mailing list when 1hd conversion starts.

[@RexOffroad]

Would this box and auto setup be able to handle low range 4x4 and more difficult offroading?

[@ericjohnson6802]

LRovers have them eg my 250kw Discovery which is great offroad plus the box will lock up in all gears. Hopefully the conversion will too. Only issue with the box is a leak affecting @ 250 000 boxes with porous castings between webbings. Love my 8 speed.

[@Buckna1]

Hey mate! Good question and my belief is that it'll be perfect. Better than manual by far. But again once we sort mac's car out he will be able to put it through paces many of us will never have to go through. We are hoping we build a mac proof conversion so that way the rest of us will have trouble free 8 speed motoring! 😅

[@RexOffroad]

@@Buckna1 I'm keenly watching, my 76 should be arrive mid next year and its getting an auto box. I'd rather an 8 speed over the 6 speed option. Cheers!

[@stevencarr7705]

most of your more customers are in Western Australia BIG WA.

[@philemonripin1190]

Just came across this content,how much difference it is compare to the 8 speed the guys from South Africa are doing?cheers

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

We are using a different controller and a different version of the 8hp.

[@philemonripin1190]

@@ZeroTo60Tube i understand,im keen to see future developments,tq for responding,you got yourself a new subscriber,cheers from borneo🍻

[@rondennismwenda355]

Would you mind doing an indepth explanation of your contraption as a separate video, even going so far to show how you made it and a practical example of using it? Thanks

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Great suggestion!

[@yiannisdanatzis2889]

How many speeds does a 79 series' transmission truly need? I have known that vehicle come with just a 5 speed manual and the automatic conversion I know offers a 6 speed (1 speed more than the manual)

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7Ph6OwitOapas This explains the zf8 benifits over the zf6, which is a better box than the toyota 6 speed auto anyway.

[@mrgabriale]

Is there a conversion option to remove the 6hp gear box and go to a 8hp on a barra motor/Ford territory? Would then make it an awesome tow wagon

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

We can do it with adapters. But still require the seperate controller. That said transbrake and a few of the extra features are sick.

[@mrgabriale]

@@ZeroTo60Tube would that still be around that $25000 mark? Does the can wiring from the motor to the gearbox also go through this controller?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@mrgabriale the controller can basically send the can signals the factory Barra computer is expecting to see. So the car will still think it’s a 6 speed gearbox. As for cost there are off the shelf engine to 8hp adapters for the Barra. We actually have them in stock. The transfer case will need something custom. It would a fair bit more simple than the Landcruiser conversion and realistically probably around the 15k mark. These 8hps are what’s in the jeep trackhawks. With some internal upgrades should hold 1200-1400hp no worries. You’ll have the fastest territory in Australia pretty quick. When I put one in my BMW to replace its 6hp, the extra ratios, tighter converter and quicker shifts make it feel like the car had an extra 100hp.

[@mrgabriale]

@@ZeroTo60Tube my territory is a rear wheel drive so wouldn’t need a transfer box