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Mar 10, 2004 | 11:39 AM

anthonymx

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whats up people , i have heard scary stories about people launching their subys and the tranny breaks , i just want some feedback on the wrx tranny

Mar 10, 2004 | 01:47 PM

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Most of the time that's due to people abusing it. i.e high rev launch. But the tranny is fine for a stock wrx. When you reach higher hp apps, the tranny can't hold for long with hard launches.

Mar 11, 2004 | 07:59 AM

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Explain a little more about "the tranny breaks"
There's alot of parts between the shifter and the drive.

I smoked the hell out of my stock clutch, and the upgraded to a spec stage 4 and haven't had much of a problem since.

Mar 11, 2004 | 10:36 AM

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well as far as all trannys are concerned.. dont beat the **** out of it.. be smart.. dont launch at 7k rpm every time your at a red light.. its just common sense.. you take care of your tranny.. it will take care of you.. haha

if you dont **** around you wont have any problems..

and if your doing big engine mods anyway.. you would be stoopit not to upgrade your tranny anyway.. i mean its only built to handle the stock engine block.. duh!

question and problem solved..

Mar 11, 2004 | 11:08 AM

anthonymx

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thanks, but i dont beat the **** out of my suby and what upgrades would keep your tranny in good shape besides like aftermarket clutch for high hp applications

Mar 11, 2004 | 07:03 PM

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Bottom line- How much power do you want???? If all your going to do is slap a VF30/34 and go for 260-290 or so whp(depending on which dyno you use) and you treat it right the tranny should hold up nicely.........However the tranny appears to tolerate power better than outright abuse. If you launch hard....often....It gonna break. If you plan on using a BIG turbo and making a LARGE amount of hp you will need to get a strengthened gearset, dogbox, or a STI 6 spd conversion

Mar 12, 2004 | 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by anthonymx
thanks, but i dont beat the **** out of my suby and what upgrades would keep your tranny in good shape besides like aftermarket clutch for high hp applications

getting an aftermarket clutch would only worsen the problem. During a hard launch the clutch will grab tightly as oppose to the stock one that would slip more.