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Oct 21, 2003 | 02:54 PM

kpmatt00

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If anyone could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it. The other day While downshifting 4-3 3 gear literally blew up. It is no longer there. I bought it to the Subaru dealership where I had gotten clutch/flywheel replaced about 4months ago do to shutter and no warrenty hassle. Now they say I voided my warrenty and need a new tranny, a rebuild would not be a good idea, and it is going to be $3900. What other options are there that may be more reasonable, or if it is going to cost that much what else is a possibility? Thanks for teh advice, Matt

Oct 21, 2003 | 03:17 PM

Jgrahn555

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rebuild by a private company may be a less expensive option.

Oct 21, 2003 | 08:13 PM

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That's a hell of a downshift. I'd suggest looking at the aftermarket gear sets, and then having it rebuilt by a private shop, if you can find a good one to do it. Such a set will not only get you stronger gears, but better gear ratios as well. You'll find plenty of threads on them here.

Oct 21, 2003 | 08:23 PM

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I was thinking something along those line, thanks guys

Oct 22, 2003 | 12:35 PM

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What did you do to void the waranty?
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Oct 22, 2003 | 02:21 PM

kpmatt00

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I have exhaust, intake, suspension, boost controller, all/any of which SOA said voided my warrenty. I guess teh dealership called to confirm, so now I am really screwed.

Oct 23, 2003 | 09:10 PM

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Just curious... But you knew going in there with a boost controller would do that right? I have heard some dealers are cool with intake / exaust but never a boost controller as far as I have heard. Tough break though.. good luck with the new one...

Oct 23, 2003 | 10:14 PM

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Yep, boost controllers are almost always going to void your powertrain coverage. As for getting the new gearbox, I would highly recommennd going the extra mile to get a 6MT. Gearsets aren't really the answer in a WRX, as the real weakness is case flex. It's far more important to learn how to take care of a powerful AWD gearbox. Unless you get the 6 speed, which so far seem damn near indestructible.

Oct 24, 2003 | 11:37 AM

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BAN SUVS: by 6mt you are talking about the STI transmition I am guessing. Isn't that a MUCH more epensive alternative??

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:35 PM

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Relative to a used WRX gearbox, yes. Relative to a hardened gearset or dogbox, not really. But given it's near indestructible design, the nice short, close ratios with decent freeway 6th gear, it's well worth it, especially given the likelihood that if you broke one WRX gearbox, you'll beak more.

Oct 30, 2003 | 08:25 AM

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Auto warranties CANNOT be voided. Get that word out of your head. If the dealer or the SOA rep used the word "voided", you should file complaints against them with BBB, FTC, and your state's attorney general.
They can only deny individual claims on a case-by-case basis. No more.

Oct 30, 2003 | 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by kpmatt00
If anyone could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it. The other day While downshifting 4-3 3 gear literally blew up. It is no longer there. I bought it to the Subaru dealership where I had gotten clutch/flywheel replaced about 4months ago do to shutter and no warrenty hassle. Now they say I voided my warrenty and need a new tranny, a rebuild would not be a good idea, and it is going to be $3900. What other options are there that may be more reasonable, or if it is going to cost that much what else is a possibility? Thanks for teh advice, Matt

I have the Rallispec STi RA V6 gearset and I love them. Closer ratios and a higher first gear. No more grinding going into first gear. The gear teeth are bigger and a little longer and RalliSpec cryo treats them for fatigue resistance. You can send your tranny to Rallispec to have them do the install. They've done over 40 now so they have it down pat and they mic all the shims and check backlash to make sure it is to spec.

You can catch them at www.rallispec.com. Ask for Dave.

Oct 30, 2003 | 04:21 PM

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I agree with Ban, go the extra mile and buy a STi 6MT... you will be much happier in the long run.'
Cheers
-Jeff

Oct 31, 2003 | 06:14 AM

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I agree with Ban, go the extra mile and buy a STi 6MT... you will be much happier in the long run.'
Cheers
-Jeff

The "extra mile" and the extra $5500. You should have mentioned that. If you aren't planning on going over 300 ft-lbs then the RA gearset will work great. Higher than that and you will probably want to look at the APS gearset or one of the straight cut options.

I haven't heard of anyone getting a 6MT installed for less than $7000 when you count all the extra parts you have to buy to make it work. In my opinion you should just sell your car and buy an STi if you want to spend that kind of money.

Nov 5, 2003 | 08:02 AM

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I have to go along with Silver Bullet 1, the six speed although head and shoulders over any other alternative is really expensive and an extensive mod. Call Rallispec as Silver Bullet suggested, both Dave and Gregg are very experienced and prices are comparatively fair. I've been a customer of Rallispec for over a year and always leave there satisfied.