Rutchard Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't the JDM/EDM 5th gens come with DCCD? Would that be easier to swap than a transmission or am I missing the point? they get Si drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 How does the spec B trans compare to 07+ STI trans that has taller gears than 04-06 STI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 The main reason for the swap, is the questionable strength of the trans we have. The WRX 5 speed is a ticking time bomb at my power levels while we know we don't have that 5 speed, we do have a 5 speed with a 6th gear added. And the strength is a big unknown for us I would rather be safe than sorry as my typical week Monday through Friday I am on average 400 miles away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 6 Star's garage is 400 miles away from your house? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 No just conveniently located on my way home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 How does the spec B trans compare to 07+ STI trans that has taller gears than 04-06 STI? specB trans has same 1-4 gearing, but taller 5th and 6th. Also has no DCCD or front LSD (though I added one from a 05 STI about 4 years ago). DCCD unit from the STI trans will not bolt up to the specB trans. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutchard Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 The main reason for the swap, is the questionable strength of the trans we have. The WRX 5 speed is a ticking time bomb at my power levels while we know we don't have that 5 speed, we do have a 5 speed with a 6th gear added. I know the older WRX 5 speed was made of glass, but are the newer ones still bad? I really haven't looked into it, just curious. Also wonder if upgraded 5 speed gears would work in our trans since we have such a unique mounting situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 The new ones are better but still a far cry from the 6 speed strength. Looked at getting some ppg gear or the like to upgrade them, and that cost was pretty heft and still have some issues around case weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Having cracked mine open after shredding 3rd gear: Can confirm it's essentially the WRX 5 + overdrive. Power level concerns should be handled accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 And the strength is a big unknown for us I would rather be safe than sorry as my typical week Monday through Friday I am on average 400 miles away from home. Are you daily driving it or just commuting Monday, staying somewhere and then driving back on Friday? I've only put 1,500 miles on the car since my turbo swap in late May so it wouldn't surprise me if you were already the highest mileage 5th gen with a turbo swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 800-1000 miles a week is my range. Being on E that is an oil change every other week. I am just a hair under 80k on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Having cracked mine open after shredding 3rd gear: Can confirm it's essentially the WRX 5 + overdrive. Power level concerns should be handled accordingly. Not to hijack but what was the fix? Did you guys replace certain internals with new OEM stuff or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Not to hijack but what was the fix? Did you guys replace certain internals with new OEM stuff or? Yup, that was all the budget allowed. Very curious to see how it works out to put a proper 6MT in here. Watching thread in earnest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Cylinder 4 gone Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 That was quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Let me know if I can help. I suggest reaching out to Fuji and Nuke if you have any questions on the build as they're the only shop I know of that has rebuilt a blown 5th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Dang...wasn't it somewhere here in the forums within the last few weeks you were just waiting for something to break though?lol...dnot take that the wrong way, think of it as a quicker way for that built engine you wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yeah talk is cheao until you are looking at 80 psi on cylinder 4 on the compression test results. I'm still on the "**** this car" and "Why the hell did I mod this" stage of motor blown grief. I expect by the time this bottle of Bullit bourbon is gone tonight ill have moved past I should sell it and get a pruius, strait to holy shit I'm getting a built motor time for more power. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ouch... See I wanted to take the same TR VF54 route as you but having to go through this with a daily would be miserable. At least the car will be awesome afterwards though. P.S. good choice on the bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 So I think we have some beefy heads. From looking at surly's build, typically the heads push the compression up .5 but looks like you got .8 out of it. Irish wake worked, woke up excited to start exploring options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm feeling so fortunate for having 6 star here. They have been amazing so far discussing options knowing this is my daily driver at the same time many shops would have booted me to the curb until im ready to pull motor etc. I was able to put down a deposit and they sent off quality case halves to start the process. As long as I keep it out of boost and baby the shit out of it. I will be able to drive it while they are building the motor to minimize downtime. This way we can order parts slowly and my wife doesn't kill me for dropping 5 grand on something that I saw coming but never told her. They dont call the 20g turbo the stock block widow maker for no reason. Availability of funds will determine how crazy this build gets and how fast it is done. With the kids and holidays comming up we will have to baby steps this and keep cpt 80psi on cylinder 4 running. So far We are confirmed Manley coated pistons 10 over still exploring compression options. Manley forged rods Sticking with stock sti crank Arp studs. Going to go parallel fuel rails for sure New aem map Looking at cam options but they fn expensive. Tgv deletes Goals at this time are 400whp/450wtrq Going to prob end up fmic and relocating turbo to a fog light set up to run a proper ewg. Again all can change as funds are the factor. Then in when strizzy sells me his spec.b six speed we will go that route. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ps still drunk Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Go home, John. You're drunk. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Just paid for rods at roulette Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 nice... www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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