6 Speed gearbox in Bug WRX
11 February 2006, 11:30 PM
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6 Speed gearbox in Bug WRX
Who has done this conversion, was it worth the money, and did it improve the drive of the car.
Running approx 280-290 BHP ATM
Gearbox smashed properly tonight and i need to decide what route to go down.
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Running approx 280-290 BHP ATM
Gearbox smashed properly tonight and i need to decide what route to go down.
Cookie
11 February 2006, 11:46 PM
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6 speed is mint. I had WRX MY01 for 2 years and loved it. Got MY03 STI PPP now and box is 100 per cent better. Only downside is u r constantly changing gear but u r also always on full boost and do not really need to drop a cog as often.
12 February 2006, 07:53 AM
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a friend is running 325/325 in a classic & has had not problems with his 5 speed, can't see a bug being any different unless weight makes it so. Is having his clutch changed soon but I thought that the 5 speed would be ok for your power?
A cheaper alternative would be to get your 5 speed rebuilt with better / stronger insides possibly?
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A cheaper alternative would be to get your 5 speed rebuilt with better / stronger insides possibly?
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12 February 2006, 11:58 AM
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Most 5 speeders hold together fine up until mid-low 300s of torque.
I'm not convinced that the 6 speed ratios would be of benefit if you're still running a TD04, to match the torque spread, earlier spool etc. It is necessary if (like a standard 02STi ) you don't get power until 4k rpm! However, it has been done (and yes it has been done to classics too, although I have no idea how much work is involved)
I'm not convinced that the 6 speed ratios would be of benefit if you're still running a TD04, to match the torque spread, earlier spool etc. It is necessary if (like a standard 02STi ) you don't get power until 4k rpm! However, it has been done (and yes it has been done to classics too, although I have no idea how much work is involved)
12 February 2006, 03:53 PM
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I am having quite a few things done soon, well not as soon as i hope now 
, that will take the power quite a bit further than it is now.
Are the terminal speeds different on 5 and 6 speed boxes?
, that will take the power quite a bit further than it is now.Are the terminal speeds different on 5 and 6 speed boxes?
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12 February 2006, 03:55 PM
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Can I ask your reasons for wanting a 6-speed box?
The 6 speeder on my old STi was good BUT and its quite a big BUT it was a pain in the bum when using the car in anger. You spent more time stirring the mixing bowl than driving .......
The 6 speeder on my old STi was good BUT and its quite a big BUT it was a pain in the bum when using the car in anger. You spent more time stirring the mixing bowl than driving .......
12 February 2006, 04:01 PM
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Because the six speed can suffer more torque than the 5 speed, So ive been told.
Also previous car was CTR and i did like the 6 spped in that.
And the biggest reason is i need a six speed gear **** to go with the gaitor i have in the car
Also previous car was CTR and i did like the 6 spped in that.
And the biggest reason is i need a six speed gear **** to go with the gaitor i have in the car
12 February 2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mad555
Can 6 speed box be fitted to a classic?
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...earbox+6+speed
12 February 2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Because the six speed can suffer more torque than the 5 speed, So ive been told.
12 February 2006, 04:49 PM
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The car will be for 95% road use, so track etc will not be considered that much when choosing things.
To be honest i doubt i will track her again.
To be honest i doubt i will track her again.
12 February 2006, 04:51 PM
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....wait a minute, can I state the obvious?
You had a wrx.
You spent good money to get more bhp......I'm guessing you have put a big spoiler on it and have upgraded the brakes....and now you want a 6 speed box?
Surely you have to admit to buying the wrong car?
You had a wrx.
You spent good money to get more bhp......I'm guessing you have put a big spoiler on it and have upgraded the brakes....and now you want a 6 speed box?
Surely you have to admit to buying the wrong car?
12 February 2006, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
....wait a minute, can I state the obvious?
You had a wrx.
You spent good money to get more bhp......I'm guessing you have put a big spoiler on it and have upgraded the brakes....and now you want a 6 speed box?
Surely you have to admit to buying the wrong car?
You had a wrx.
You spent good money to get more bhp......I'm guessing you have put a big spoiler on it and have upgraded the brakes....and now you want a 6 speed box?
Surely you have to admit to buying the wrong car?
I will admit to buyin MY car, the car i could afford at the time!
Thinking back i should have got a STI, but I have spent money on my car getting it how i want it.
I waited years to get an Impreza and am loyal to her
12 February 2006, 04:59 PM
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We all do it! In fact I bought a big spoiler for mine back in the day.....
I just see blowing a stack of cash on a WRX as a bit odd considering there is a faster model in the range. I guess it's a good idea to not keep track of how much you have spent too!
I just see blowing a stack of cash on a WRX as a bit odd considering there is a faster model in the range. I guess it's a good idea to not keep track of how much you have spent too!
12 February 2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Dont know the answers myself im afraid
The 6-speeder was good in the STi but a bit of a pain on-track
The 6-speeder was good in the STi but a bit of a pain on-track
The 1st ring trip in my STI was a learning curve with the 6 speed but I don't have a problem with it now.
12 February 2006, 05:35 PM
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6 speed box is a relatively easy swap. on a uk wrx you will need a UK sti box, linkage and propshaft. 6th gear is a little shorter than your 5th, but nothing to worry about. They handle plenty of power in standard form, the trick is getting a good one, there seems to be an increasing number about for sale with minor faults.
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12 February 2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
This is a good idea, wiil have to who is brav enough
Unless you.....
Unless you.....
I can answer most of your questions above, but I guess you're looking for independent confirmation.
If you need more info call me.
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12 February 2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AlanG
No. Front diff is in the box. You would make sure you have the correct rear diff fitted to match the gearbox
David - are you up for a groupbuy
12 February 2006, 08:10 PM
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Thats odd, cos the price for the 5 and 6 speed clutches was different, so i assumed they where different, unless more labour required to fit them
