anybody here tell me what the MY96 box in a STI-RA is rated for in ft/lb and BHP, also could it take a PPG kit with UK 5th gear if needed? spoke to someone who said as it was phase 1 it couldent be done

 

A guess: 380 lbft of torque with good oil and good condition parts and good treatment.
PPG I'm sure will fit and also the taller 5th; ask David at Welcome to the API website

 

cheers m8, did hear with it being a phase box 1 it wasnt strong enough for the PPG kit

just looking for as much info as i can get as im about to buy a RA, dont want to make the same mistake i did with my turbo and buy someting not up to the job so to speak

 

You weren't told the Phase 1 box wasn't strong enough.....you were told the Phase 2 box was stronger than a Phase 1 as it flexes less, etc

Glad to see that your getting the correct base car for your project. Good luck!

Russell

 

Wuz is dead right. TY 752 = early boxes to about 1997/8 I think.
TY 754 are the V5 onwards with 8 bolt mounting cases and are deemed stiffer thus more suitable for conversion/reliability.

 

Is there any way to stiffen the box? Clamping it togeather etc?

 

anybody?

 

No.
If that were the case then everyone would know the trick.

The difference I feel is not massive between the boxes. I hav e stock V3 in the garage from the car and looking at my Type R (TY 754) the main case looks much the same. Things are just a bit better as the cars were developed over time.

A friend hillclimbs his 420 bhp/380 lbft RA on a stock TY 752 with hillclimb slicks (really sticky) and all is well.

 

cheers for your replies m8, mucho helpfull

 

Ooh thats nice and reassuring