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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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will my diff from a my95 wrx fit a wrx ra gearbox?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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anyone?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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No, you'll need the diff too, if it's a 95RA box. The RA has a 3.9 rear diff, the wrx a 4.1
See here for combinations:The SPDA - Transmission Chart

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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thanks for the reply mate.ive seen the chart but to be honest i havent a clue what im looking for wheres the best place to find a diff if i already have a gearbox?
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Is it a 95 box? As looking at the chart, there are diferences on some years.
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its an early classic ra i think.not sure if 94/95.the code is ty752vb3ea.
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Looking at the chart, thats a 95RA box, so will need the 3.9 rear diff.
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thanks mate any idea where id get a decent diff from?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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You could try Api? They've been good for me in the past, he'll be able to confirm what you need too.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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great.ill try him in the morning
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Only the sti ra gearbox needs the 3.9 diff, afaik the wrx ra runs the same diff as a wrx with diff ratio 4.111.

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My 95RA has the 3.9. Look at the chart above.
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i guess its a tricky question.im even more puzzled now
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Looks like they gave them the same setup bar the dccd centre on the STi model, my chart also agrees

Manual transmission ratio chart

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Good thing is if and when i blow up the RA box, a jdm 6 speed can use my existing diff/shafts/hubs, which is ace!
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so it looks like it will fit without another diff then
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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I thought we'd decided you needed another diff, a 3.9?!
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banny said i didnt need one as the gearbox is from a wrx ra?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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If you look on banni's and my chart, the TY752VB3EA box fitted to the 95 RA uses a 3.9 diff, yours is the 4.1.
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Could be a time-wasting and expensive mistake if you fit the wrong rear diff. Your best bet,, as mentioned, is to speak to David at API. He'll defo give you the correct advice - all you'll prob need to do, is give him your 7-digit 'Applied Model' code (it's on the VIN plate, riveted to the passenger front suspension turret)...
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Yep, he's very helpfull, theres not a lot he doesn't know about diffs/gearboxes!
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already pmd him
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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buy a rear diff from a sport, they are 3,9.
Personally I dont see any good reason to fit the wrx RA box, sorry.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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i love my RA box, but it'r all down to personal taste.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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why do you?
is it the really short ratios that mean you are changing gear constantly or is that you love cruising on the motorway at 5r rpms?

I got rid of my RA box it was just so damned buzzy
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Er... could it not be the blistering accleration WITH the noise? Gets the ol' adrenalin going, I'll wager?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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the cars a toy really, not used on motorways much. I just love the way it pulls in any gear. I admit, it feels quicker than it is!
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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Out of about 20 calls to breakers, ONLY A grade had a 3.9 in stock, and asked over £550 for it..

API however did a rebuild on my old one for a bit less...

get in touch with david and he'll advise you in the right direction
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Grade A 'crack me up' with their prices.
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