ppg gears
04-09-2008, 03:46 PM
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definitely good info to know before we give any more advice. Treated RA gears are much stronger than stock but they do still have their limits. If you are below the upper limits that the RA gears can handle, theres no point in buying more than you need
04-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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Gruppe-S treated RA Gears are good up to 350whp, think he's pushin more than that? True, people will blow treated RA gears, I already said that. I also said that they will hold more power than stock and if he isn't pushing over 350whp, why spend twice as much or even more?
IAPerformance.com treated gearsets are also rated for 350whp/350wtq
IAPerformance.com treated gearsets are also rated for 350whp/350wtq
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04-09-2008, 06:44 PM
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IMO, the RA gearset is perfect for the 2.0L.... and the 2.5L needs something like the PPG or 6-speed since there is much more torque being made.... Or start with a more capable platform...*cough* STi *cough* 
....transmission swaps are expensive and can cause headaches down the road if its not installed properly. Plus, if you ever sell the car, you would be bummed on losing your PPG or 6-speed and parting out would be another headache.
It really comes down to your budget and goals.
....transmission swaps are expensive and can cause headaches down the road if its not installed properly. Plus, if you ever sell the car, you would be bummed on losing your PPG or 6-speed and parting out would be another headache.It really comes down to your budget and goals.
04-10-2008, 11:39 AM
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Yeah, imo installing the 6-speed into a wrx is just not worth it (unless you can install/gather parts yourself). I contemplated building up my 2002 wrx wagon to a 2.5L and 6-speed but the more I thought about it the more it didnt make any sense. Now dont get me wrong, I'm not ******* anybody for putting a 6-speed or PPG set in a wrx, its just doesnt make sense for me.
04-10-2008, 12:38 PM
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know what the ratios are? EDIT: nevermind, looks like from at least some places you can select any ratios you want, however they ran about $4500 for gears 1-4 before shipping
Perhaps you're overlooking something here. Would you use a 5 ft breaker bar to open a water bottle? You could, but its overkill. Just like if he has the power that can be help by treated RA gears, it's overkill to get PPG's or a 6-Speed
Perhaps you're overlooking something here. Would you use a 5 ft breaker bar to open a water bottle? You could, but its overkill. Just like if he has the power that can be help by treated RA gears, it's overkill to get PPG's or a 6-Speed
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04-10-2008, 12:49 PM
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I wouldn't say its overkill. If he's going to road race or drag race. I would recommend something more than just RAs. So he can bang through the gears without worrying about them popping.
Well I'm pretty sure he went with RAs anyway so we'll see what happens then.
Well I'm pretty sure he went with RAs anyway so we'll see what happens then.
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