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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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53 plate wrx broke my gear box just after remmap to 340bhp/350lbs,what do i do get one from a scrap yard £500 or a recond one £750 or other options,cant afford sti one at the moment.any advice more than welcome.thanks alot guys.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Id buy the cheapest you kind find, really you need to go 6 speed or gear kit now......

Start saving £££££££
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wrx0211
53 plate wrx broke my gear box just after remmap to 340bhp/350lbs,what do i do get one from a scrap yard £500 or a recond one £750 or other options,cant afford sti one at the moment.any advice more than welcome.thanks alot guys.
£500? I paid £250 from a friend. PM if your lookin for a cheap second hand replacement and I'll see if I can help you out
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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A choice I had to make a few years back. Keep breaking cheap boxes and rely on a recovery truck, or spend the money once on something that can cope.

Now for sale due to car breaking:
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-fo...d-gearbox.html
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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false economy putting 5 speed boxes in. drive her easy and save the £2.5k for a 6 speed sti item.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
false economy putting 5 speed boxes in. drive her easy and save the £2.5k for a 6 speed sti item.
What he said....you will not regret putting in a six speed box
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