Hi,

I have a Lotus Elise with a 1998 JDM Type-R B18C and transmission. They have about 130k. The transmission is making some gear whine (could be bearings or mesh). It still works and shifts fine. there is no popping out of gear or synchro mesh problems.

I bought a new USDM S80 type R trans which I will use to replace it.
So I want to sell the JDM trans after I pull it.

It will need a (probably minor) rebuilding/refurbishing but overall it's working fine but will be sold as-is.

Any ideas what this transmission is worth?


thanks.

 

Mint condition S80 ITR tranny, usually goes for $1000-1200, one in questionable condtion are usually $300-600

 

It will be easier to sell it if you fix it before selling it.

Nice Lotus

 

Ughhhh I wish for a boosted K20R powered Exige.....I wish i wish...I'll take the B18c5 powered elise too, but as long as we are dreaming I wanted to dream big

 

WOW! Nice Elise! I've never seen a B18 swapped Lotus just K swaps. VERY NICE!

 

Awesome.. Your parting out the engine I assume?

 

Nice lotus

And I believe he's only well the transmission.

 

Not parting the engine. Just replacing trans with a new usdm one.

I somehow had the notion that the JDM type R transmissions were coveted and fetched a higher price.

I already have a friend who will give me $700 for it so what you guys are saying sounds right.

Thx

 

^^ Not really. Only difference is the 4.7 fd of the 98 specs.

 

if you have an offer of 700 on a questionable tranny, take it and run. i bought a brand new in the box usdm R trans for $1200. as stated earlier no one really cares for the most part if it's jdm or usdm

wonder if the usual "it's not an R crowd" will bitch about this thread?

 

Nah since Elise + ITR engine (even if JDM) is win over the Toyota engine they put in.