6 speed.... what do i need??
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6 speed.... what do i need??
I have been reading different posts on here about different diffs etc etc, but i would just like to know the parts that i would need to have a 6 speed set up in my classic.
i would like to keep my 5 speed clutch and flywheel.
my car is a version 6 sti
best to go for a uk or sti 6 speed?
thanks
ian
i would like to keep my 5 speed clutch and flywheel.
my car is a version 6 sti
best to go for a uk or sti 6 speed?
thanks
ian
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Done two of these now one fitted and one to be fitted...
On my 95' WRX... 5spd Clutch/Fly/starter - 6spd box ,linkage, ****, 6spd cradle, mount, 6spd prop, 6spd diff, 6spd hubs and driveshafts...basically everything bar the 5spd clutch etc...
On my 95' STi 5spd Clutch/Fly/starter - 6spd box, linkage, ****, 6spd cradle, mount, 6spd prop, R160 3.54 diff, matching shafts and 95 STi hubs ....more of a mix and match
Both UK boxes, one a Prodrive Bug box and one an 03 Blob box
On my 95' WRX... 5spd Clutch/Fly/starter - 6spd box ,linkage, ****, 6spd cradle, mount, 6spd prop, 6spd diff, 6spd hubs and driveshafts...basically everything bar the 5spd clutch etc...
On my 95' STi 5spd Clutch/Fly/starter - 6spd box, linkage, ****, 6spd cradle, mount, 6spd prop, R160 3.54 diff, matching shafts and 95 STi hubs ....more of a mix and match
Both UK boxes, one a Prodrive Bug box and one an 03 Blob box
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Any 6 speed, along with the matching R160 rear diff will cope with 450 bhp no problem.
If you want to start doing standing starts, in which case fitting the bigger/ stronger R180 set up would be benificial.
If you want to start doing standing starts, in which case fitting the bigger/ stronger R180 set up would be benificial.
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In my p1 I run a 5 speed AP organic clutch and RCM lightweight 5 speed flywheel with a 6 speed dccd and 450bhp - all works hunky dory. I have an R180 plated diff complete back end.
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Ian - read through this thread
The guys that helped me do my 6 speed conversion were nothing short of priceless and you can find all their expert opinions and guidence on the thread I just gave you - everything you need is there
ps: to accompany my 6 speed box, I went for a 5 speed Fidanza flywheel and a 5 speed Exedy 4 paddle clutch (the clutch feels OEM and works beautifully)
The guys that helped me do my 6 speed conversion were nothing short of priceless and you can find all their expert opinions and guidence on the thread I just gave you - everything you need is there
ps: to accompany my 6 speed box, I went for a 5 speed Fidanza flywheel and a 5 speed Exedy 4 paddle clutch (the clutch feels OEM and works beautifully)
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nb: cradle is exactly the same, but gear box mount on the cradle is different. starter is exactly the same. also use the 6 speed fork and slave as they differ from the 5 speed ones.
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thank you
Ive got a 6speed group n gearbox mount so thats fine and i was wondering why would the starter be diffrent as mentioned by 53 ^^^^^^
all ready to go then just a slave is missing
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richard
ive got a exedy 6sp twin plate clutch and not sure what flywheel i should go for as i cant keep my old one with new clutch.So assuming after new flywheel i will need a new starter....
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Hi dasdavies
going by some of your older posts, can i just double check that this is right and all that i need please.
my car is a version 6 sti classic (1999)
That if you get a 6 speed box from a UK car then you'll need an UK R160 (3.54) Diff from a UK turbo 2000.
You current Diff although an R160 is not of the correct ratio.
All newage six speed diffs are R180 and thus too big for your current set up.
So to recap, what you need for the easiest solution is the following.
UK 6 Speed gearbox
R160 Diff from a UK Turbo 2000 (plenty of them around)
6 Speed prop or a prop from an Auto WRX
Gear linkage and gear ****.
Everything else will just swap over such as Flywheel and clutch etc.
going by some of your older posts, can i just double check that this is right and all that i need please.
my car is a version 6 sti classic (1999)
That if you get a 6 speed box from a UK car then you'll need an UK R160 (3.54) Diff from a UK turbo 2000.
You current Diff although an R160 is not of the correct ratio.
All newage six speed diffs are R180 and thus too big for your current set up.
So to recap, what you need for the easiest solution is the following.
UK 6 Speed gearbox
R160 Diff from a UK Turbo 2000 (plenty of them around)
6 Speed prop or a prop from an Auto WRX
Gear linkage and gear ****.
Everything else will just swap over such as Flywheel and clutch etc.
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Hi dasdavies
going by some of your older posts, can i just double check that this is right and all that i need please.
my car is a version 6 sti classic (1999)
That if you get a 6 speed box from a UK car then you'll need an UK R160 (3.54) Diff from a UK turbo 2000.
You current Diff although an R160 is not of the correct ratio.
All newage six speed diffs are R180 and thus too big for your current set up.
So to recap, what you need for the easiest solution is the following.
UK 6 Speed gearbox
R160 Diff from a UK Turbo 2000 (plenty of them around)
6 Speed prop or a prop from an Auto WRX
Gear linkage and gear ****.
Everything else will just swap over such as Flywheel and clutch etc.
going by some of your older posts, can i just double check that this is right and all that i need please.
my car is a version 6 sti classic (1999)
That if you get a 6 speed box from a UK car then you'll need an UK R160 (3.54) Diff from a UK turbo 2000.
You current Diff although an R160 is not of the correct ratio.
All newage six speed diffs are R180 and thus too big for your current set up.
So to recap, what you need for the easiest solution is the following.
UK 6 Speed gearbox
R160 Diff from a UK Turbo 2000 (plenty of them around)
6 Speed prop or a prop from an Auto WRX
Gear linkage and gear ****.
Everything else will just swap over such as Flywheel and clutch etc.
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