Whats the maximum power a 97 sti type R Gearbox can handle?

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Aug 10, 2005 | 02:59 PM

TyPe~~R

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Whats the maximum power a 97 sti type R Gearbox can handle?

Thinking of biulding the power up on MY 97 sti typeR, what is the most it can take, before i save up fpr a JDM 6 speed. The car would be used as a weekend warrior, no dragging or tracks really.

Aug 10, 2005 | 07:18 PM

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Thinking of biulding the power up on MY 97 sti typeR, what is the most it can take, before i save up fpr a JDM 6 speed. The car would be used as a weekend warrior, no dragging or tracks really.

anything over 350bhp and she be under pressure!

Aug 10, 2005 | 08:04 PM

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The longevity of the box is down to individual driving style, my STi v4 has covered 3000mile+ at just under 400bhp and 340+lb/ft without any problems (now wheres that wood

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Aug 11, 2005 | 10:30 AM

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Roru is correct

I have an sti5 standard gearbox and it copes with 450+ and 400lbs plus - but I dont take it to drag strips (Elvington/Santa Pod, etc) as I cant afford the cost of the driveshafts, diffs, gearboxes, clutches, etc!