Nats1997

Hi guys I’m new on here my 95 impreza blew its gearbox the other day and I was wanting to convert it too a 6 speed anyway I’m just trying to work out what bits I need to convert it, I know I’ll need the box, prop and diff I keep seeing people say you have too change the hubs too which will change the stud pattern to 114.5x100 I’m wondering if you can do it without changing the hubs as I’ve already bought new wheels which are 5x100 anyone able to help me out and give me any tips for doing the conversion? Cheers

Neilxr

Just done mines

used the following

6 speed box
matching 6 speed selector gearstick
6 speed flywheel and clutch
6 speed prop with r160 rear uj drive flange fitted as rear diff same ratio 3.54
6 speed gearbox mount

used my own starter and gearbox member and fitted the right speedo centre to suit car

front drive shafts fitted fine as long there is front stub axles sticking out of box

Nats1997

Oh okay so you can use the original driveshafts did you not change the rear diff?

pjarvis6666

iTrader: (1)

i think the driveshaft determines which hubs you use as there are the older style 5x100 and the 5x114.5 hubs to choose from. It would be best to source the 5x100 as your wheel and suspension will fit straight on

Neilxr

the rear diff in car is a 3.54 r160 type

the 6 speed box I used required a 3.54 rear diff, so removed the r180 rear drive flange from prop and fitted the r160 rear drive flange to suit my rear diff

Nats1997

Nice one cheers 👍 gonna give it a go

LewisScoob

iTrader: (5)

MY01-04 UK STI 6-speeds will be your best bet as they're male end on the gearbox to match the previous 5 speed.

I was always told a 6 speed starter motor is required.

Nats1997

Is this the same box you used?

Neilxr

Used the 3CA gearbox