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Old 16 November 2006, 08:51 PM
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Question 06 WRX PPP: 310ft-lb via 5 speed..!

The 06 WRX PPP (2.5) produces 310 ft-lb (according to PD official figs). Does this mean that the 5sp gearbox has been uprated on the latest models..?

What I'm getting at is 'if' the g/box has been strengthened, when was this done..?
IIRC apart from the 2.5 engine and styling changes the 2006 spec WRX was the same as MY05 (which did have some gearbox & suspension changes).

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Old 16 November 2006, 08:58 PM
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I thought it was a 6 speed gearbox on these cars?

Old 16 November 2006, 09:12 PM
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Not on the WRX, it's a new 5 speed box with a few tweaks.
Old 16 November 2006, 09:24 PM
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Can you strengthen the old 5 speeder by any chance?
Old 16 November 2006, 09:26 PM
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Paul; do you know exactly what these tweaks are and were they part of the MY05 gearbox tweaks..?

You've probably guessed where I'm going with this, does my 05 WRX have a stronger gearbox than earlier models..?
Old 17 November 2006, 04:20 PM
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BTT..
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Anyone else..?
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