wiggy1

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Was possible looking into a 6 speed conversion when i get my bug wrx, was wondering what is required?

Can i use the standard 5 speed clutch/flywheel and starter motor, also are the hubs useable or do i need to change them as well?

I am however aware that i need box/diff/cradle and shafts!

Any advice would be mutch apppreciated cheers wiggy

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

the sti has a bigger flywheel and clutch although i think you can still use the 5 speed ones.
why are you putting a 6 speed in? are you planning on running big bhp?

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

Well i pickmy new car up on the 27th, its running 336bhp through a short ratio box, but will be wanting to put the power up at some point, and was just thinking that a six speed would be they way to go, also the 6 th gear would be useful on the motorway!

Kartingsteve

I have had my Bugeye For over eight years and has now got a 6 speed and with a 5 speed light flywheel but it must be better to go for a STi in the first place if you are thinking 6 to start with.

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

Just cost really not in major rush, just looking into possabiltys, its just had a recon short ratio box but eventually its going to go pop when i start putting more power through it

chris_wrx

iTrader: (4)

check my six speed for sale out its a full kit inc flywheel starter the lot its the best upgrade i ever did if my new car didnt already have the same box id be keeping it

chopperman

Not cheap but i saw this on ebay and it comes with everything.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item5d3a4fd035

chris_wrx

iTrader: (4)

basically my setup lol

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

Would i need change my hubs or can i use the wrx hubs?

chris_wrx

iTrader: (4)

hubs are fine as long as you swap the diffs over

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

What power are you aiming for ?
Is it still on standard engine ?

Reason I ask is I wouldn't push a standard wrx motor past 350, and at that power the 5 speed is fine. Pointless throwing 1500 quid at something that you dont really need.
If however your planning on pushing the car further power wise then yes, go for it. But then you can pick up a bug sti for peanuts now which already has a 6 speed and 450bhp capable engine.

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

well im going to think about it for now, not in a rush to do it

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

the cost of the conversion is going to be about 2k, surely it makes sense not to buy a wrx in the first place and get an sti

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Decent bug sti can be had for 5 grand now. Just doesnt make sense to modify bug wrx anymore.

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

+1
a six speed box in a standard wrx is a pointless waste of money

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

its more just for furture thought, if/when the box goes pop

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

if your planning to spend money on modding your better off getting the sti, it will handle more power and be worth more when you sell it and already has a proper gearbox and brakes.

spending thousands on a bug wrx is pointless

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

im not planning on spending silly money modding, probably just little bits here and there

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Fitting a 6 speed just in case the 5 speed goes pop.....???
Crazy. May as well fit a fully forged cosworth 2.35 as well then, just in case hey.

By the end of your box swap youll be 2 grand out of pocket, on something you may never even need.
Now, not sure what your wrx is costing but add on the 2 grand a 6 speed is gonna cost and I bet your not far off bug sti money. And that has a host of goodies a wrx doesnt.

wiggy1

iTrader: (7)

im only thinking about it, and only if the 5 speed goes pop

Jacko4130

iTrader: (3)

If your not going to be spending good amounts on mods then a 6 speed box is out of the question anyways surley?

Kwik

iTrader: (10)

Matty was yours a VB1AAA?

rossyboy

iTrader: (8)

In my very humble opinion, 6 speed conversions are only worth doing on classics, since none of them ever had one as standard.

As above, if you fit a 6 speed at about £2k (with fitting) to a newage WRX, you may aswell have bought an STI.

Exception would be if it were a truly mint, low mileage, one owner type car.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

TY754VBAAA

Used in-
99/00 WRX
STI 5 and 6
P1.


The VB1AA was in the 99/00 jdm wagon.

Worlasshasansti

The lad keeps saying he's only gonna do it in the future if his box gives up the ghost, he may not have an extra 2k to throw at an STI right now.

Obviously if you could afford one buy an STI mate better all round package, if not enjoy your WRX and if you blow the box budget 1500-2k for a conversion if that's the route you wanna take,

Mick

Kwik

iTrader: (10)

That's the one I meant lol, quite a few people say these are fine with 400/400, would you agree?.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Providing they have regular oil changes using good oil, haven't covered a million miles and treated with a certain degree of mechanical sympathy.

Mine held up perfectly for instance.

Kwik

iTrader: (10)

Like the signature btw!