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Old 14 April 2009, 08:46 AM
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Default UK Gearbox into Classic JDM?
I am planning to buy a 98 or 99 JDM STi but would prefer to have the UK spec gear ratios, for better motorway cruising. Does anyone know how difficult it would be to fit a UK gearbox, and have a rough idea of how much it would cost?
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Old 14 April 2009, 08:57 AM
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You would need the gearbox and matching rear diff, for the parts maybe about £500 but what you are removing would cover the cost of the conversion.

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Old 14 April 2009, 09:11 AM
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Thanks Banny.

Does changing the diff have any other implications?
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Nope its all plug and play but bear in mind the STI stuff is stronger and can withstand more power.

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That's OK, I wasn't planning on making any engine mods.

Any idea at all on the labour costs?
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