Scottydunno

No worries. It's a public album, should be able to view through any browser... Here it is... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=7981417191883703&id=100000465030166 Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Stock setup, 5th and 6th feels close to 3rd and 4th as well. I'm elated that it's not just me.. lol What did you average for MPG?? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

* small update * Roughly a little more than week has gone by and the new shifter cable hasn't given me any grief whatsoever! I will say that doing an in car cable change isn't fun, especially the cable that does the gates. As of now it's just enjoying and driving the car. I have way more pictures that I didn't upload in the original post. More than likely I'll put it in my FB profile and just link it here. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Now that you mention it, I definitely don't hear any transmission/gearbox noise in the cabin at all. I guess I was just completely used to it that it just didn't phase me! The 5th gear thing is real!! LOL, it took me a few trips to realize what was going on, especially with the RPM's being somewhat higher in 5th. My only real complaint is reverse. I wish it was designed like the GM T56. In that trans, reverse is one step to the left of 1st, so ideally in a parking lot, you can go from 1st to reverse very quickly and easily. I'm glad your swap went well, enjoy the cruise!! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

That's odd. That cable has a built metal retaining clip. Must've been a real good jam if that popped off. How was that short shifter.. well before the oppsie happened... Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I had the same issue with lining up the transmission with the turbo in place. I ended doing a swing and push movement to get it in place. Where did the cable pop off? Under the shifter like what happened to me or down on the transmission? The adjustment is so that the shifter is centered in the 3-4 gate. I starting to wish I uploaded the rest of the pictures I took for a bit more clarity. I'll get to it eventually.. lol As far as doing this on your own, why not? It really is this simple and straightforward. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Dude! Looks good!!! I noticed when you did your 4 holes for the new shifter, the one hole that doesn't exactly line up is on your right side. Mine was on the left. Odd. I like that short shifter. I just may spring for one once I see/hear feedback on your setup. Thank you for the updates! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

In my case... opposite. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I bought a set of swift wagon springs about a year ago. Didn't get install instructions or anything. They were NIB but opened. Anyways.. do the tighter spaced coils go to the top or bottom??? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

There are aftermarket shifter assemblies, different bushings and shift levers. If you check out @Infosecdad thread about his 10-12 LGT trans swap, you'll see the mods he's already done. I've driven cable shifted cars for most of my life, this is by far, the better feeling ones.. As far as performance goes, from what I've read and the few I've talked to personally about this trans, it's a little more durable than our current 5mt, but still not nearly as durable as the STi box. Like I explained, it's more of a DD upgrade in a car that's not gonna have alot of residual value in case crap happens. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I installed a new cable. The old cable had 79k, from a 16 WRX. With the spring hanging down like that, it rests against the shifter lever. If it pull it away, it resets immediately back against the lever. Looking at the end, the flat side is against the lever. The cut out looking side on the outside. With the adjuster facing down it'd be easier to adjust the cable vs. completely removing and installing after adjusting. Less movement, less wear. I did that safety to get me to warmer weather so that I could replace it then.. as we see, it's still winter and crap happened.. [emoji2357] Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Today was the day my cable popped off again and my zip tie MacGyver safety worked! Almost got cut off and did a very abrupt stop while shifting from 4th to 2nd. Didn't make it into 2nd... but the car stopped and so did they. Put it in first and felt the shifter push back to the 3/4 gates and realized the cable popped off. Because of the zip tieing I did, I had 1st, 3rd and 4th. I was able to complete my short trip and get it back to work. My boss let me out early to let me work on the car inside the shop. Attached are 4 pictures. The first 2 are the cable end that is worn out and my MacGyver zip tie safety. I seriously thought that end was a ball socket and was worn out... apparently I was dead wrong. I'm sure exhaustion and rushing a repair before a major snow storm had something to do with it. The last 2 are of the downpipe bracket and what was done to make it work for now. I'm not a fan of it, but I will make a better bracket when I have time. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Looking forward to the blast plate part.. I cant wait to see more pictures of this being done. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Just read the site. It doesn't mention a change in spline diameter or tooth count, nor if there is a change in the bolt pattern on the flywheel. I wonder if the parts are interchangeable.. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

"Chacked" what is this??? Also went on to Nology website, I have a feeling they are a "build" your own set... Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Those look like stock ignition coils, just mounted in a bracket.. very interesting.. [emoji848][emoji848] Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Over in the 6mt master swap thread, one of the guys was saying that Toyota had a hand in the development of this 6mt. Im not totally convinced mainly because of the lack of redesign on the whole trans case. You'd think there would be more changes to make this tranny more exclusive to the 15+ cars, but that's not the case. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Just the complete shifter assembly, tranny was another 1,100. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I'd try car-part.com first. Then Craigslist, then FB marketplace. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I think I briefly touched on it in an above post but meh... lol Cable vs. mechanical, IMHO mechanical wins everytime. I prefer that bolt action feel over the slightly numb transition feel that the cables give. As far as inferior per se', I don't think it is. Cable shifting has been around since the early 80's and has definitely improved since! As far as failures goes, I'm sure it's possible to break a cable. I've seen it happen on multiple vehicles under varying conditions. I've broken a shift cable myself, not fun lemme tell you! In my encounter with a cable not cooperating as I mentioned above, the shifter basically centers at the 3/4 gates. You can move the car in 3rd and get to a safe location should one fail. There are mods you can buy to change/enhance the shift feel, however, it's still gonna boil down to personal preference. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

I concur.. more info on those coils! Would make plug changes easier!!! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Ebay! I got my entire assembly, shifter, cables, shifter box, even the boot for 200 plus tax... Unless you know someone parting a car out.. [emoji28][emoji28] Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

@rhino6303 same everything as a 5mt. Mounts, clutch system/parts, even the fluid is the same. @Pleides shift boot is from the 15+ our 5mt boot won't fit over the lockout ring. I used the stock 5mt bezel, and the 5mt boot ring/retainer. I attached the 15+ boot to that ring/retainer then reassembled it. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Do it.. see my thread in the transmission section... 750 is cheap! Mine cost me $1100, then again because of my job I also got a decent deal too! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

How hard was it to install the short shifter? How much shorter is it from stock? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk