My FXT DD :-)
02-10-2016, 03:07 PM
#37
So after all this time, I’ve decided to put together a small build of my six speed swap. All in all this took me about a week to do and about 2 to 3 months of nabbing parts and planning the swap.
Before I get to the process here are some pictures of the parts that I had gathered.
WC LatheWerks Titanium Shifter and Lockout Ring
06 STI Rear subframe and Rear Differential Carrier
06 STI Spec C - 6 Speed
06 STI Axles, Drive Shaft and Rear Subframe
OEM Shifter, with Front Super Pro Bushing
Another shot of the WC LatheWerks Shifter Components
MapDCCD Pro Controller Module
Resurfaced OEM Rotors and Flywheel
Whiteline Adjustable Lateral Links
Before I get to the process here are some pictures of the parts that I had gathered.
WC LatheWerks Titanium Shifter and Lockout Ring
06 STI Rear subframe and Rear Differential Carrier
06 STI Spec C - 6 Speed
06 STI Axles, Drive Shaft and Rear Subframe
OEM Shifter, with Front Super Pro Bushing
Another shot of the WC LatheWerks Shifter Components
MapDCCD Pro Controller Module
Resurfaced OEM Rotors and Flywheel
Whiteline Adjustable Lateral Links
02-10-2016, 03:08 PM
#38
Basically to start off during disassembly, I started by removing all the hubs and axles. I then removed all of the rear suspension driveline pieces and replaced those with the 06 STI ones. Once that was done I moved on to the front subframe. I left the transmission cradle in place and supported the motor up front on the header so I could remove the front forester subframe and spacers. I then proceeded to replace the front subframe with the 06 STI front subframe and WRX bolts to hold the subframe in place. Once that was all done I added in the 05 STI steering rack. After the replacement of all the subframes, I then removed the transmission cradle and removed the OEM 5 speed. Replaced the clutch and threw in the 6 speed with some finagling and some love it went in. It’s a pretty tight fit but worked out well. The pictures are out of order but I will have descriptions at all of the pictures to state what is going on.
Brembos, 5x114 hubs and extended studs on the car
Another shot of the front hub on w/ extended studs
Hub and STI Control arms in place
The Six speed all tucked in.
Six speed in, just a view from the top
This was when I pulled the 5 speed out
A close up of the front hub and axle in place
An after picture of the STI rear subframe in, R180 rear diff in and the Whiteline adjustable lateral links just hanging out.
Rear Subframe and R180 in
No subframe, the rear drivetrain has all been stripped out
R160 and Forester Subframe
Another shot of the r160 and Forester subframe
Forester r160 side shot
Forester parts in process of tear down
5x100 hubs and ebrake disassembly
Shot of the engine after the front subframe spacers were removed. You can see how much the motor has moved up.
The front drivetrain during disassembly
TIC Transmission cradle bushings
Thanks for looking! If you have any questions please feel free to post or leave comments.
Brembos, 5x114 hubs and extended studs on the car
Another shot of the front hub on w/ extended studs
Hub and STI Control arms in place
The Six speed all tucked in.
Six speed in, just a view from the top
This was when I pulled the 5 speed out
A close up of the front hub and axle in place
An after picture of the STI rear subframe in, R180 rear diff in and the Whiteline adjustable lateral links just hanging out.
Rear Subframe and R180 in
No subframe, the rear drivetrain has all been stripped out
R160 and Forester Subframe
Another shot of the r160 and Forester subframe
Forester r160 side shot
Forester parts in process of tear down
5x100 hubs and ebrake disassembly
Shot of the engine after the front subframe spacers were removed. You can see how much the motor has moved up.
The front drivetrain during disassembly
TIC Transmission cradle bushings
Thanks for looking! If you have any questions please feel free to post or leave comments.
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