WRX 6MT Swap -- Introduction
Originally posted by DoorKnob
Hey Alex,
I dunno if it would be possible, but it would be very helpful if you could list some of the parts and modifications that would need to be done for a 6MT to fit into a GC8.
Hey Alex,
I dunno if it would be possible, but it would be very helpful if you could list some of the parts and modifications that would need to be done for a 6MT to fit into a GC8.
According to SeanHF from the other club.
To fit a 6MT tranny to GC/GF is not to hard but have to prepare followings
1. 6MT tranny
2. 6MT clutch set, flywheel
3. 6MT tranny shaft
4. 6MT rear crossbeam set
5. 6MT shaft nub and new shift cloth
6. Change gear ratio: front 3.9, middle 1:1, rear 3.9.
7. A nice place can lift your car, at leaset two person and proper tools
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Before anyone gets the wrong idea from the last post, I just want to advise that SeanHF's list is incorrect. The only items absolutely essential to install a six speed in the USA GC are:
1) shortened driveshaft (driveshaft repair shop can do this)
2) a 3.9 ratio rear diff (from Legacy/Impreza 2.2 at the local junkyard $150-250)
3) pull-style turbo clutch and flywheel (any turbo Subaru clutch will do, including stock USA WRX)
People who claim you need an STi clutch, rear crossbeam, axles, etc. don't know the car. Sure those beefier items are great to have but by no means "necessary" to install the gearbox. And I'd sure love to know what a "shift cloth" is.
Beware the misinformation - stay tuned for Alex's detailed report...
1) shortened driveshaft (driveshaft repair shop can do this)
2) a 3.9 ratio rear diff (from Legacy/Impreza 2.2 at the local junkyard $150-250)
3) pull-style turbo clutch and flywheel (any turbo Subaru clutch will do, including stock USA WRX)
People who claim you need an STi clutch, rear crossbeam, axles, etc. don't know the car. Sure those beefier items are great to have but by no means "necessary" to install the gearbox. And I'd sure love to know what a "shift cloth" is.
Beware the misinformation - stay tuned for Alex's detailed report...
Last edited by Jude DeMeis; Dec 27, 2002 at 10:24 AM.
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Originally posted by nqwan
most likely the shift boot
most likely the shift boot
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its not just shortening the shifter. you'll need the entire shift linkage to do the 6 speed swap. along with that you'll also need the 6 speed shift **** (one with reverse lockout) and the shift boot to go along with the shift ****.
well you dont need the shift **** and and shiftboot, but shifting without them isnt very comfortable/pretty.
here's a pic of it
well you dont need the shift **** and and shiftboot, but shifting without them isnt very comfortable/pretty.
here's a pic of it
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That's all very true, but it's a lot more involved than "shift cloth." We're just poking fun at someone for a small mistake. Stop ruining it for us! 
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Originally posted by bhugh2121
And that four banger in the Altezza is turbo
And that four banger in the Altezza is turbo
1) The Altezza is a 2.0 naturally aspirated inline 4 with 200 hp and 210 after 1999. The IS 300 has 215 hp out of it's six cylinder powerpalnt, but TONNES more torque.
2) The Altezza is easier to drive at the limit because of it's better weight balance
3) The IS300 ***** SLAPS an Altezza at the drag strip. Trust me, I learned that one first hand.
But in my opinion, the Altezza is too middle of the road...it's a sports sedan that is not sporty enough to tackle a type-r, but a sedan with not enough luxury to be a TRUE luxury car like it's US brother.
My opinion. IS300 is a better car. But The WRX is the most fun I have ever had with a car, so SUBARU ALL THE WAY!
