I need some really quick advice.

Tranny broke @ 70,000 miles
2002 wrx w/ vf34 running 260 atwhp (its been modded since 20,000)

The reason why I put the mileage is because it got 50,000 miles modded and driven hard 25% of the time.

I will be more careful on the next tranny but here is the question.


get the ra gear set and have it installed with a new clutch
(cost is about 3,500++)

or

get a tranny with 23,000 miles installed with the stock clutch still in good condition
(cost is about 1,500)

the price I came up with is kind of an estimate, but I have these two very good options and can not decide. I probably will not drive my wrx as much as I did before since I have another car to drive to work. I definitely can put the extra money towards other things like brakes and rotors and that tune-up I failed to do.

All the input is apreciated. keep in mind, I have 260 atwhp and probably will not drive the car as rough or often.


If someone has done the complete rebuilt tranny, please post the total cost, meaning gear set, syncros, flywheel, clutch labor, etc.

or if someone bought a used tranny and broke it, please tell me!