Toyota IS200 3UZ V8 ZF 8 speed conversion!

We've just finished fitting another ZF 8 speed gearbox conversion this time to a Lexus IS200 3UZ V8, transforming the performance of the car.
We fitted the 8HP70 ZF 8 speed gearbox from a BMW N57 using a PMC adaptor plate and the car already had a BMW manual gearbox fitted so we reused the custom mount already in place, easy! We also had the propshaft modified to fit the new gearbox position.
The ZF 8 speed gearbox is being controlled by the excellent Turbolamik TCU which has full control of the gearbox allowing you to fully map it to suit different power outputs and rev bands. You can read more about the Turbolamik TCU on our website here.
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The control of the Turbolamik TCU offers near OEM smoothness coupled with super fast shift speed in manual or auto modes. We can perform the ZF 8 speed gearbox conversion on more or less any RWD car and some 4WD cars too!
Please get in touch for more information.

[@Careover]

The is literally the Lexus ISF before the ISF. Incredible!! The Lexus ISF has the AA80E transmission, which is slow but reliable 8 speed transmission compared to the modern ZF transmission. I been saying this for years, look at the A90 supra, Dodge's Challengers and Chargers and what do they have in common? that ZF 8HP transmission. Only if a Lexus ISF/GSF/RCF had it that car would be deadly. I'm glad your team are bringing cars back to life!!! keep it up

[@350Carmine]

The AA80e is not slow what so ever

[@Careover]

@@350Carmine compared to a ZF, ZF will gap an AA80E. Don’t get me wrong it was fast when it was released in 2007-8? But the same transmission is in the ISF and IS500

[@Honja999]

⁠@@CareoverISF trans still takes the dub till this day, Lexus know what they’re doing when they dropped that trans in the ISF. Lightning fast and reliable as hell plus they hold good amount of power too

[@roderickespinoza7341]

How much did you have to modify the tunnel to fit this trans?

[@14DENISS88]

AA80 is also tunable, check the videos on that issue ( for example Loi ).

[@timorgano]

That is AWESOME! Would love to see/hear that on the road

[@squoblat]

Good God that speedo climb is incredible. Should get it back tomorrow, I'll stick a video up once it's on the road.

[@40Emu48]

Cleanshirt

[@squoblat]

@@40Emu48 oi mate, how did you get that shirt so clean.

[@rpk2012]

I didn't see any content on your page. What are the build specs/exhaust setup?

[@DafergoEngineering]

wow, that's very impressive! I love ZF 8HP conversions, I need to get one

[@Whifbitz]

Go for it!

[@4sstylz]

My dream car.

[@Javonnethedonn]

I want this for my IS so bad

[@Elkurdi2017]

There are several type of 8hp7, can you be more specific pls due to the bell housing size they won’t all fit I assume!?

[@OutlawCowboyNFL]

Is there anywhere I can find more information on the build and swap? Extremely interested in doing this in the US.

[@JR-uc7hs]

curious to know the dyno numbers

[@dominik.b3779]

Engine is controlled by stock ecu or stand alone ?

[@Donpepee]

Can this be done to my 23 is500

[@davidpritchard6685]

how much does it cost to install have a is200 with a 98 1uz vvti swap in it.

[@lachlanbird6095]

anyone know what kit this is?

[@daiashthomas]

Is it ULEZ compliant 😅

[@rpk2012]

What's the specs on this build? Sounds incredible.

[@treetopchris]

What ecu mates well with the Turbolamik with 8hp for the 2jz in an Aristo? But GE block

[@Whifbitz]

You can use any ecu with it.

[@nathanbonacin2692]

Couple question, is it ULEZ COMPLIANT ? Where did you get this done ? And how much roughly ? Just got an is200 n wish to do this

[@squoblat]

Not a clue if it's ULEZ compliant, I don't go anywhere near London unless someone is paying my expenses. If that's a concern then this is not the car for you. How much for what, the gearbox swap or the entire engine build as well? You could probably get a 3uz and the gearbox in the car for 10k, but you'd probably be stretching that budget a fair bit.

[@Misttrd]

Technically is it ULEZ complaint as the chassis is before the engine swap

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@Misttrd People living in these parts with cars they want to drive just need to move, why would you live in London anyway. Overpriced and overrated crime hole.

[@user-sv9kv4eb4c]

0-100? Top speed?

[@jhititup]

how did u control this transmission? i will love have this setup

[@areitu]

They're using a TurboLamik TCU to control the transmission

[@ALP_Rhon]

Can you tell me how much it will cost to get a 8hp in a gs430?

[@zeru4600]

was thinking the same thing. i have a 2nd gen gs430 and i have almost 0 support from forums or anything 😂

[@anyau]

Transmision £4000, 3uz adapter plate £800. Add a couple more thousand for ECU and labour

[@mustafaakgul8326]

Can this handle 1000whp on a 2jz ?

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

No

[@lachlanbird6095]

anyone know if this car any info anywhere

[@rpk2012]

TCU is Turbolamik, but no clue on the ready. Motor looks stock but nobody will answer jack. I'm doing an almost identical setup (in my mkiii Supra) and will share my specs and numbers.

[@MachineEnthusiast]

Wtfff

[@blase9090]

What's the specs on the exhaust?

[@Whifbitz]

Custom made by the owner