redscoobymann

Hi guys, I'm currently running 310bhp through a standard uk box, but now with age the gearbox and diff are both getting noisy so I was thinking about a complete drive train change. I want to do something different that will improve my acceleration time and I'm not bothered about top speed as i rarely go past 80mph any way. I also want something with good diffs for the better mid corner full power traction (don't want the inside wheels spinning). So is the early type ra gear box a good idea or is there better?

andy-m

iTrader: (1)

dont get an early RA box with a 3.9 diff as the rear 3.9 diff is quite rare and a bugger to find if you need a replacement (I found out the hard way).
go for a latter one on a TY754, not an early TY752

are you after one with DCCD or are you just after low ratio gears without the DCCD?

redscoobymann

Thanks for the info mate. See ya point about hard to find, I'm still yet to find one at a good price!! Not really after the dccd one, just a plain and simple low ratio box is what I'm after. Might be easier to find a whole car and strip it for the parts!

andy-m

iTrader: (1)

if you dont want DCCD, then you're looking at WRX-RA not the STI-RA

have a look here for years models and codes:-
http://www.subarujdm.com/jdm_impreza...i_gc8_gf8.html

same site has the gear ratio's:-
http://www.subarujdm.com/JDM_Subaru_...tio_chart.html

should be able to make a list of suitable gearbox codes and diff ratio's to have a search on ebay with

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iTrader: (41)

An early STi box is pretty short TY752VB4AA Shorter than the WRX of the same year and way shorter than the UK. I will have one after christmas if you're still in the market