check www.nasioc.com out.....someone has definately done it there and most likely has a picture guide.  IIRC no one on this site has done this mod yet so you won't really find anything on it in here.  however eqlized_aero is gonna have to do it real soon and he knows how to mod his shit so you could try pming him.  thats all i got...i hope this works out and i want to see some pics.

That's awesome that you are going to get the 6-spd, but keep in mind that your current transmission is MUCH stronger in 1st and 2nd gears (the problem ones) than 2005 transmission, which is also MUCH stronger than 2002-2003 transmission in 1-3 gear.

Friend is having problems with his 04 STi trans.  Nothing big, just a synchro here or there 

Another friend just did a "JDM 6 speed" swap to his bug eye, but he also has a built motor and can take advantage of having a 6th gear.  I don't see a need for it personally..cool none the less though.

I thought about it though since I have so many friends into these Subarus that I could get my hands on it all at a good deal too...

You will enjoy it.  It also comes down to personal preference.  Some people wish the 6 was 5, and vice versa.

Chad W wrote:

From AndrewTech

"Through research we have found the LGT gears to be the a substantial factory Subaru gear upgrade! They are not unbreakable as they are still stock gears, but are a SIGNIFICANT upgrade to the 04+ wrx1-2 and 02-03 wrx1-4 factory gears. "

I'm reasonably sure the 06+ use the same gearbox as the LGT.

Please post a reference.  I can't find anything stating that is true.

IBeqlized_aero

So 06+ WRX/92x still has the same garbage as previous models?

This is known is the R180 6 speed swap.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr … R180+wagon

This was bookmarked for a while. I would love to have this done.

My mechanic did a complete 2005 STi swap into a 2005 WRX wagon. Complete with identical wiring harness and all the axles, hubs, trailing arms, rear suspension bits. Since you are at it go for the GC8 aluminum control arms that fit our wagons.

PM Stever on Nasioc he knows all about swaps.

Speaking of swaps ... 06's have an advantage over the 05's since they already have drive by wire setup. That means easy EJ2507 swap.

Last edited by hamsuplo (2007-07-10 12:05:30)

Congrats on the 6 speed. I almost bit the bullet on one about a month ago, but the deal seemed too good to be true.

Sounds like you've got about everything you need. There is someone on NASIOC that has built a DCCD controller for about $150. I believe he is using a STAMP chip and some software he developed. That was the route I was going to go. You can run the transmission with no DCCD controller attached, but I don't think anyone knows the longterm effects.

I just planned on a new ring and pinion in the r160 and then an automatic tranny driveshaft.

Personally if you're still on the stock clutch I wouldn't be too worried about the tranny yet. Even with a heavier clutch, it's all about how you drive. I've had plenty of 3rd gear blasts with no problem and I have far more torque than you and an upgraded clutch. Shoot.. john_matrix has about as much torque as you, and the last thing he is worried about is his tranny.

I would get a new clutch and flywheel and install them at the same time as the tranny swap.

Hopefully you got the 6MT clutch lever included in the deal.

uh oh.. is someone upset that Pat has more power

eqlized_aero wrote:

Congrats on the 6 speed. I almost bit the bullet on one about a month ago, but the deal seemed too good to be true.

Sounds like you've got about everything you need. There is someone on NASIOC that has built a DCCD controller for about $150. I believe he is using a STAMP chip and some software he developed. That was the route I was going to go. You can run the transmission with no DCCD controller attached, but I don't think anyone knows the longterm effects.

I just planned on a new ring and pinion in the r160 and then an automatic tranny driveshaft.

Personally if you're still on the stock clutch I wouldn't be too worried about the tranny yet. Even with a heavier clutch, it's all about how you drive. I've had plenty of 3rd gear blasts with no problem and I have far more torque than you and an upgraded clutch. Shoot.. john_matrix has about as much torque as you, and the last thing he is worried about is his tranny.

I would get a new clutch and flywheel and install them at the same time as the tranny swap.

Hopefully you got the 6MT clutch lever included in the deal.

It may be overkill, but I like things to be reliable. It appears that the clutch cross shaft is included as well as the clutch.

Last edited by LC (2007-07-11 18:46:49)

Chad W wrote:

Hmmm...I take it back, the only real difference seems to be the taller final drive...3.7 vs 3.9.

If that's the case then, yeah the you want new gears for sure.

4EAT = strong 

I believe '06 has a pull-type, but I may be wrong. Haven't we auto-x'd together before? I've got a black '05 with gold Rotas.