So, i have an 02 wagon with quite a few mods done to it (bought it that way). well, recently i was messing around in some dirt, doing some practice, going around a barrel, clutch kicked it a few times to keep it in power. well, not knowing how weak the 2nd gear is, i blew it up.
i replaced the transmission with an 03, and this being my daily driver i decided not to repeat my mistake. well, i guess these trans just cant hold up to power, as without beating on it, i have blown up yet ANOTHER 2nd gear......
now heres my problem: do i say forget it and go RA gears, STI 5mt gear set, use 2011 gears, or shell out for a 6speed?
i dont plan on putting anymore power down, just have it tuned for e85/93 octane (moving to VA.) i feel like the 6speed would eliminate most of my problems, and is the same price as upgrading my trans....
help?

mods:
vk39
650 injectors
255lph pump
brand new coils/1 step colder plugs
wide band
catless up/down pipes
tuned for 91, no idea the hp since i bought it this way

 

Go 6 speed and spend some extra $ for new F&R diffs.. Then rally away my friend.

 

RA gear 5 speeds can still blow gears.. It has to do more with the design of the 5 speed then the gears themselves. Split case trans does not like high torque..

 

aaahhhh, that makes a lot of sense. i guess 6 speed it is then. i will research what is needed with a jdm 6 speed

 

sounds ALOT like what I'm kinda going threw this guy wants to even trade me for my 97' Talon for his 04' subbie wrx with around 400bwhp and his 2nd gear ALSO went out. is there a website I can just buy parts or is this a super expensive fix regaurdless what I do?