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Auto to 5-spd swap in a BC, who's done it?

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:34 pm
by Opie
The dealership has recently confirmed that the tranny in the '91 turbo I bought is fubared. After considering the cost of getting it repaired I began to consider swapping a manual tranny into the car. Has anyone done this who can give me some tips or insight?

I'm thinking of dropping a '00-'01 2.5RS 5-spd with the rear diff (4.11 LSD) or a '02 and up 5-spd with the rear diff (4.11 LSD). So the short list of needed parts so far is:
tranny
rear diff
pedal assembly
hydraulic clutch assembly

Am I missing anything? Any better ideas? :D

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 9:01 pm
by eastbaysubaru
Dave (DLC) has done this as have a few others here. They'll be able to answer your questions much better than I, although I too have been considering this swap for a looooong time. Money's the biggest problem for me though:(

-Brian

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 9:32 pm
by Brat4by4
2.5RS's or any other NA car is going to have a push style clutch. Subaru doesn't use these on their more powerful turbo engines, for these they use the pull-type. Something to consider. WRX trannies should be plentiful. and shorter gearing to boot.

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:05 pm
by entirelyturbo
DLC has done it and he gives a full write-up on www.legacycentral.org , just look around, you'll find links to the instructions and parts needed for the swap.

Nate S on this board also swapped a 5MT into his turbo wagon. He started a shop, and I think it's at www.ss-ms.com ...He doesn't have any writeup's I don't think, but you could always email him...

If and when you do Opie, I wanna come down for a ride ;)

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:23 am
by Legacy777

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 4:06 pm
by Opie
Very good write-up! Hmmmm, now to find a good, cheap WRX tranny & rear diff :D

I'll see what other goodies I can source for the swap at the U-Pull-It yard this Friday! I already need a P/S pump & an oil plan! :roll: See if I can find a manual Impreza or Legacy to cannabalize while I'm there.

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:47 pm
by Opie
OK, swap idea is out the window! :D I just got a great price on a reman'd tranny for the car so that will be getting installed instead!

Now I can concentrate on the other issues! :D

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 12:07 am
by eastbaysubaru
Just out of curiousity, how much did you find the reman'd tranny for? I only ask because my tranny seems to be on it's last legs.

-Brian

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 1:20 am
by Opie
From http://www.ccrengines.com/ (They also do tranny's, just have to call or e-mail).

12 month/12000 mile warranty - $1350 + shipping