sjuggins

Really enjoying the new car but noticing a few anomalies that I'm not quite sure of.

One of them is the gearbox ratio, it seems to be very short. In 5th gear @ 80 mph the car is doing about 4000rpm, is this right?

The car is a MY97 WRX and has been modded quite a bit, believe the car has a Group-N clutch so was wondering if the gearbox had been changed. What version/model should be on the car and where do I look for the number?

Thanks.

highlander

Is the car a Type RA? My STi 5 Type R does around 4000rpm at 80mph in 5th.

That is with a close ratio gearbox which the type RA has as well.

Have a look at this chart on the Ravensblade site which has some useful info.

http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/t...rannychart.pdf

You should find a sticker with the gearbox code on a lip where the Engine mates with the gearbox (look under the intercooler from the passenger side I think)

Check initially to see if it matches the transmission code on the VIN plate - if they are different its been changed.

Ken

sjuggins

Thanks Ken. No it's not a Type RA, it's a WRX (afaik).

I'll have a look to see if I can find the sticker at lunch. I'll also check the VIN plate.

sjuggins

Right, I've checked the sticker on the gearbox and the code on the VIN plate, they both match - TY752VBCAA. Judging by the info on the Ravensblade sight the ratio for 5th is short compared to others so seems to be right.

Thanks.