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Author Topic: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate  (Read 7862 times)

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Offline ChopTop

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New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« on: January 03, 2019, 08:31:43 AM »
Just passing this new info along, I have no association with the below business. The below was recently posted to one of the Kappa Groups. Search FB for the FABbot page, or check out their website (FABbotFab). If I'm interpreting their posts correctly I think if also works for a 2JZ swap. I will be cross posting to the other Kappa forums.


 FABbot January 1, 2019

 It has finally arrived! You no longer have to decide between a broken bank account, a broken transmission, or a lack-luster automatic. 2019 is going to be the year for the manual LSx! We are proud to introduce the FABbot AR5 to LS adapter kit! On sale now at a starting introductory price of $389.95! Use promo code: AR5MAFIA for an additional $20.19 off and get this year started off right! Price $389, currently sold out.

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2019, 09:15:58 PM »
Wait... is an AR5 stronger than a T-56 or TR-6060?  I must be missing something...

Also, how did Mallett do it?

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2019, 09:22:14 PM »
Wait... is an AR5 stronger than a T-56 or TR-6060?  I must be missing something...

Also, how did Mallett do it?

Charged more and put in a T-56? :P

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2019, 09:52:08 PM »
Charged more and put in a T-56? :P

Actually, looks like they had a bell housing made for it:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mallett-ls2-v-8-solstice-specialty-file

“But the pushrod V-8 required new engine mounts and a bell housing to mate up to the Solstice's transmission”

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2019, 09:39:14 AM »
I'm assuming that the only reason to buy this for V8 transplant is that's it's cheaper to use your OEM manual, then having to spend extra money for a T56/TR6060?

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2019, 05:07:23 PM »
I'm assuming that the only reason to buy this for V8 transplant is that's it's cheaper to use your OEM manual, then having to spend extra money for a T56/TR6060?

Seems logical.  The claim that an AR5 is good for 700 lb*ft seems hard to believe

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2019, 09:10:56 PM »
Seems logical.  The claim that an AR5 is good for 700 lb*ft seems hard to believe

I find that hard to believe as well, TR6060's are good in stock form to 650...and you don't see anyone swapping from a T56 to an AR5...
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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2019, 01:35:59 AM »
It's probably fine for 700 if you're only cruising around and not actually *using* the car.

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2019, 10:27:02 PM »
It's probably fine for 700 if you're only cruising around and not actually *using* the car.

Kinda what I was thinking.  Provided you're still rolling the stock 245/45 R-18 crap-tastic RSAs, 700 is no problem    :drag: :drag: :drag:

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2019, 01:46:11 PM »
Well....didn't the Mallets use the AR5 transmission?  Did those have issues with the transmission blowing up?

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2019, 02:01:53 PM »
Well....didn't the Mallets use the AR5 transmission?  Did those have issues with the transmission blowing up?

Per wikipedia: The AR-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and can handle up to 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque based on existing applications.    You make the call.   But yes, if you didn't opt in for a better transmission, Mallett reused the AR5.

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2019, 03:47:27 PM »
Well....didn't the Mallets use the AR5 transmission?  Did those have issues with the transmission blowing up?

Has anyone blown up an AR5?  Word is the syncros go out and some guys call that a failed transmission, I am more wondering if metal has cracked in one though. 
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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2019, 12:17:53 AM »
Per wikipedia: The AR-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and can handle up to 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque based on existing applications.    You make the call.   But yes, if you didn't opt in for a better transmission, Mallett reused the AR5.



They were pretty picky about customers opting to use any of the base Solstice driveline with anything but a stock LS2. I was considering keeping the 3.91 rear end with an LS3 and was very specifically told that Mallett wouldn't warranty the rear end, unless I took the CTS-V rear end upgrade.
(They were using the CTS-V ones, you could tell, because the yoke is different than the 3-bolt yoke from the non-V CTS and Kappas.)

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2019, 01:24:37 PM »
I guess the question is....Who bought a Mallett with the stock trans, and how has the transmission held up.

I can say....There are a lot of people who put a lot of power through their redlines and gxp's that still have the stock transmission.  The trifecta e-47 tune has made 320 whp and close to 400 ftlbs of torque before.  I never heard of any of those folks blowing up transmissions....Just clutch issues....

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2019, 01:28:29 PM »
Per wikipedia: The AR-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and can handle up to 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque based on existing applications.    You make the call.   But yes, if you didn't opt in for a better transmission, Mallett reused the AR5.

Just because that is what's listed it doesn't mean it was truly tested to hold more power.  Hell my base trifecta makes more TO THE WHEELS than the stated limit of the AR-5, and I have tons of track runs and general lead footedness with a very harsh Spec stage 3 (6 puck) clutch and a lightweight flywheel.  I've had NO problems with the transmission (knock on wood).  That should say something right there about the stated AR-5 limitations!

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2019, 02:54:17 PM »
Just because that is what's listed it doesn't mean it was truly tested to hold more power.  Hell my base trifecta makes more TO THE WHEELS than the stated limit of the AR-5, and I have tons of track runs and general lead footedness with a very harsh Spec stage 3 (6 puck) clutch and a lightweight flywheel.  I've had NO problems with the transmission (knock on wood).  That should say something right there about the stated AR-5 limitations!

Unfortunately, since Aisin no longer makes the AR-5 transmission, it has been removed from their web site. Therefore, I'm stuck with whatever historians are willing to publish when searching for specs.  If you have better, official numbers, post away, I won't argue.

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2019, 04:04:57 PM »
I'm not arguing that it's official specs...im just saying that it's strange the specs are so low but people arent granading transmissions right and left.

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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2019, 04:36:26 PM »
If you can't get the rear end to hook up with the road then the trans isn't getting all the stress the over the limit HP would be causing.  And we all know rear traction is a problem on the kappa with stock power so big HP is no better.
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Re: New Aftermarket LSV8/AR5 Adapter Plate
« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2019, 04:59:57 PM »
If you can't get the rear end to hook up with the road then the trans isn't getting all the stress the over the limit HP would be causing.  And we all know rear traction is a problem on the kappa with stock power so big HP is no better.

Still quite possible to snap bits of the original driveline with RSAs. :(

 

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