scooby87

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Now my 53 blob is getting more powerful 380ish hp with similar torque, I obviously want more power

But I'm thinking about getting a replacement ready for the gearbox as the next map will see me over 400

My question is can other boxes be used not just the 6 speed? For example is the type RA from the classic any good?

My reason is because the 6 speed at 2k is very expensive! What were the alternatives before the newage came along with the 6 speed?

myblackwrx

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None of the classic boxes will be any use to you.

A good 6 speed box can handle quite a bit more than the power you want.

Expensive yes but you've spent quite a bit on your car already I guess?

scooby87

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Yeah I mean as its a wrx I've had to upgrade a lot, including the engine to get the power.

Just seems a lot for it and was wondering/hoping there was a alternative.

Out of interest what did people do in the years before the release of the newage, was it custom boxes all the way?

cookstar

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The hawkeye WRX box is supposed to be the strongest. Can be had for half the price of 6 speed.

myblackwrx

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PPG gearboxes were popular before the Newage 6 speeds

scooby87

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Cheers guys I will look into that

Aztec Performance Ltd

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PPG boxes are also more expensive than 6 speed gearboxes.

No cheap way of doing it, one of the reasons the STi models are so popular, in brakes and gearbox alone they make £3k difference over a WRX.

scooby87

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Yeah I checked the price of a PPG and wasn't keen haha, hawkeye wrx boxes are not too bad though it seems.