transmission question

hepps44 · #1 10-11-2006, 05:36 PM

ok so my tanny is totally on the way out, so i have been thinking of switching over to a standard now my question is options, what do i need to know and look for in a compatable transmission and are there other makes and models or brands aka nissan that fit the svx? i have a 92 even though i don't think that makes a difference?

Earthworm · #2 10-11-2006, 05:46 PM

You can make just about any of the Subaru manual trannies fit. You do have to update the rear differential for any tranny other than the WRX 5MT.

hepps44 · #3 10-11-2006, 06:39 PM

thanks dave but i am right now kinda leary on the subaru trannies and how good they are! anyone out there using a different manufacturers tranny's in there cars?

Manarius · #4 10-11-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hepps44

thanks dave but i am right now kinda leary on the subaru trannies and how good they are! anyone out there using a different manufacturers tranny's in there cars?

Subaru trannies are just fine when they don't have sucky gear ratios.

svx_commuter · #5 10-12-2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hepps44

thanks dave but i am right now kinda leary on the subaru trannies and how good they are! anyone out there using a different manufacturers tranny's in there cars?

I will find it surprizing if anybody on this board says YES I put a Nissan 5 speed in my SVX!!!!

svxfiles · #6 10-12-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by svx_commuter

I will find it surprizing if anybody on this board says YES I put a Nissan 5 speed in my SVX!!!!

Maybe in the trunk.

hepps44 · #7 10-12-2006, 06:08 PM

just curious cause of how many parts are interchangable with nissan oh well i guess i will look into the wrx tranny, can anyone tell me which subaru tranny would be best?

Earthworm · #8 10-12-2006, 07:12 PM

For drag racing a 4.11 5MT
For high speed crusing a 3.90 WRX 5MT
For durability an STi 6MT

hepps44 · #9 10-13-2006, 05:23 PM

ok good now that i know, i am going for the sti 6spd manual, now my question is where is a good place to find either a new or used one? in canada or usa

Earthworm · #10 10-13-2006, 06:19 PM

I wish I knew there was an STi that went through the MPI auction a couple weeks ago. It sold for $4400. Don't know what was wrong with it though.

hepps44 · #11 10-14-2006, 12:36 AM

ya i know i heard about it to late i also wonder what was wrong with it? i have been looking around it is hard to find a used sti 6sp manual for sale i found a new one lol $7000 i think not