View Poll Results: Should I convert my 4EAT to a 5MT?
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4EAT to 5MT?
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4EAT to 5MT?
What do you think? Should I convert my 4EAT to a 5MT?
Please explain why? Pro's and Con's
Jon
Please explain why? Pro's and Con's
Jon
also, i thought you were going to get a fxt?
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dunno about the FXT now... we just finished swapping my bro's 240 from a auto to manual and I like it 
... however, I do drive alot though and traffic is always a *****!
Jon
... however, I do drive alot though and traffic is always a *****!Jon
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what exactly (down to the 5mt nut and bolts) for a transmission swap...
Also if I get a 6 speed isn't the gear ratios tighter?
Jon
Also if I get a 6 speed isn't the gear ratios tighter?
Jon
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Gear ratio is, Pat said with his 5mt he was in 3rd at the lights and witht he 6spd he is in fourth and it is safe to say it is from the gearing STI tranny has shorter gears.
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Dude...just part your car out and buy an STi or a 5-speed F-XT........The $$$$ it's going to take to do the swap would be better spent on a down payment on a new car.
Noooo, don't sell your car. You've spent too much money on it. It will be hard to get back a portion of what you put in your car.
Wait for a wrecked STi; it may take awhile, but I've seen them (I've actually seen 2) go as low as $3k for the entire car and the powertrain was still in great condition.
If you can swap a 5mt in your brother's 240, you can definitely swap one in a WRX.
Wait for a wrecked STi; it may take awhile, but I've seen them (I've actually seen 2) go as low as $3k for the entire car and the powertrain was still in great condition.
If you can swap a 5mt in your brother's 240, you can definitely swap one in a WRX.
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i voted for the 5speed, but now, after reading the post, i don't know.
your car is quite unique being a 12 second auto, and if you do the swap might as well go for the 6speed.
hmmmmmm, so many options. traffic is a bizzatch though......
ok now i really don't know. i'm just talkin bubbles.
your car is quite unique being a 12 second auto, and if you do the swap might as well go for the 6speed.
hmmmmmm, so many options. traffic is a bizzatch though......
ok now i really don't know. i'm just talkin bubbles.
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Decisions
pray about what you really need and
your budget so...
you can stay ahead of your objectives...
then go for it brah
" NO FEAR"
Have fun!!!!
your budget so...
you can stay ahead of your objectives...
then go for it brah
" NO FEAR"
Have fun!!!!
