BMW ZF Getrag transmission into a BRZ mated to 2jz, ANYONE? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Clash0901 · 11-29-2017, 10:23 AM

hello!

I was told by some supra guys that the BMW ZF 5/6 speed transmission is capable of holding 800ft lbs of torque. This transmission costs around $200-400 at any local junkyard by me so it's hard to ignore.

My question is, has anybody used this with the BRZ?

Also, I read somewhere that the stock BRZ trans is 34.5" from bell housing to center of the shifter, does anyone know if this is accurate?

The ZF trans is tiny and it's 30.75" from bellhousing to shifter center. This means some heavy modification of the shifter assembly will need to be done to "fit in the hole". Supra guys have no issues with fitting the ZF trans in the hole so it makes me wonder, does anybody know what distance the v160 trans is bell housing to center of shifter? This information will help me determine a lot of things going forward.

I am trying to avoid using the CD009 transmission mainly because I really want a 5 speed Getrag in this car. BUT, if this proves to be too complicated to complete in the BRZ then i'll likely switch to the CD009.

If I end up being the first one to do this i'll definitely make a thorough post of how it's done. However, it would be nice if I wasn't the first one though :P

Clash0901 · 11-30-2017, 01:48 PM

FYI I bought this ZF 5 speed transmission today. 90% sure i'm going to be using it, i'll make sure to document everything required to do so for the BRZ. There's a small chance I will switch to the CD009 transmission but really don't want a 6 speed for this car.

ort895 · 12-10-2017, 06:18 PM

Any update?

rob 2fast4u · 12-10-2017, 09:59 PM

how come no 6spd? I've always wanted a 6spd lol all my previous cars only were 5

Clash0901 · 12-20-2017, 09:11 AM

6 speed is not good for 1/4 mile events and I don't care about fuel economy in this car. So the 5 speed makes perfect sense. If I change the rear end up, I should be able to trap this car at the top of 5th without losing any rpm's.

There are no updates yet, still trying to use the BMW ZF trans tho. I will be making a build thread shortly but really disassembly of the BRZ hasn't even started. Working on installing a lift first and ordering all the parts. I think the real work will begin sometime in January which is when my build thread will start as well.

wulfgang · 12-20-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clash0901

I was told by some supra guys that the BMW ZF 5/6 speed transmission is a Getrag and capable of holding 800ft lbs of torque.

I'm confused, how can a ZF be a Getrag? ZF is a company that makes transmissions. Getrag is a different company that also makes transmissions.

Clash0901 · 12-21-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wulfgang

I'm confused, how can a ZF be a Getrag? ZF is a company that makes transmissions. Getrag is a different company that also makes transmissions.

Yea you're right that's my mistake. It's a ZF trans not a Getrag.

Joveen · 03-16-2019, 04:42 PM

Super bump! Can it be mated to the stock block?

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Clash0901 · 03-20-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joveen

Super bump! Can it be mated to the stock block?

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They make an adapter for sure to do this. Looks up "collins ZF to 2jz adapter"

Joveen · 03-20-2019, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Clash0901

They make an adapter for sure to do this. Looks up "collins ZF to 2jz adapter"

I meant the the stock fa20.

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Irace86.2.0 · 03-22-2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Joveen

I meant the the stock fa20.

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I feel like transmission swaps for the FA20 are non-existent. It would be cool to see something offered.

wparsons · 03-22-2019, 03:56 PM

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I feel like transmission swaps for the FA20 are non-existent. It would be cool to see something offered.

There's a CD009 swap kit...

Irace86.2.0 · 03-22-2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

There's a CD009 swap kit...

Show me!

Joveen · 03-22-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Show me!

Lmbo. How did you not know this hahaha. I'm only intrested in the ZF transmission because I'm using an IRP short shifter which would bolt up easily to that transmission. And they are cheap to find https://www.mazworx.com/mazworx-favq...t-frs/brz.aspx

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11-29-2017, 10:23 AM	#1
Clash0901 2 ugga dugga's Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: Nike Location: Detroit Posts: 237 Thanks: 58 Thanked 189 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	BMW ZF Getrag transmission into a BRZ mated to 2jz, ANYONE? hello! I was told by some supra guys that the BMW ZF 5/6 speed transmission is capable of holding 800ft lbs of torque. This transmission costs around $200-400 at any local junkyard by me so it's hard to ignore. My question is, has anybody used this with the BRZ? Also, I read somewhere that the stock BRZ trans is 34.5" from bell housing to center of the shifter, does anyone know if this is accurate? The ZF trans is tiny and it's 30.75" from bellhousing to shifter center. This means some heavy modification of the shifter assembly will need to be done to "fit in the hole". Supra guys have no issues with fitting the ZF trans in the hole so it makes me wonder, does anybody know what distance the v160 trans is bell housing to center of shifter? This information will help me determine a lot of things going forward. I am trying to avoid using the CD009 transmission mainly because I really want a 5 speed Getrag in this car. BUT, if this proves to be too complicated to complete in the BRZ then i'll likely switch to the CD009. If I end up being the first one to do this i'll definitely make a thorough post of how it's done. However, it would be nice if I wasn't the first one though :P Last edited by Clash0901; 12-21-2017 at 08:42 AM.

12-10-2017, 06:18 PM	#3
ort895 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Thanks: 195 Thanked 139 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any update? __________________ Yeah its an auto, deal with it.

12-10-2017, 09:59 PM	#4
rob 2fast4u Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2JZ BRZ Location: NS, CAN Posts: 56 Thanks: 3 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how come no 6spd? I've always wanted a 6spd lol all my previous cars only were 5 __________________ 2 J Z B U I L D http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123903 Last edited by rob 2fast4u; 12-10-2017 at 10:54 PM.

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11-30-2017, 01:48 PM	#2
Clash0901 2 ugga dugga's Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: Nike Location: Detroit Posts: 237 Thanks: 58 Thanked 189 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	FYI I bought this ZF 5 speed transmission today. 90% sure i'm going to be using it, i'll make sure to document everything required to do so for the BRZ. There's a small chance I will switch to the CD009 transmission but really don't want a 6 speed for this car.

12-20-2017, 09:11 AM	#5
Clash0901 2 ugga dugga's Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: Nike Location: Detroit Posts: 237 Thanks: 58 Thanked 189 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	6 speed is not good for 1/4 mile events and I don't care about fuel economy in this car. So the 5 speed makes perfect sense. If I change the rear end up, I should be able to trap this car at the top of 5th without losing any rpm's. There are no updates yet, still trying to use the BMW ZF trans tho. I will be making a build thread shortly but really disassembly of the BRZ hasn't even started. Working on installing a lift first and ordering all the parts. I think the real work will begin sometime in January which is when my build thread will start as well.

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