Kookookachew Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hey guys, so I've hunted around on here a bit, and googled a little and all I can find are the N/As seem to have longer ratios? I know there must be other differences as well, I just haven't found any documentation on it. And just for clarity I'm referring to push-style 5MTs originally equipped on 2.5L engines. The only reason I'm asking is the 5MT in my '06 LGT just failed last night (my fault) and I want to know my stuff before I start looking for a replacement. Thanks everyone, any insight would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The 5MTs between the N/A and F/I are longer gears, different clutch disc dia., stronger internal components. If i were you I would have your gearbox rebuilt by good trans shops. Rebuilt it will be more stout that OEM. If you run a N/A gearbox youll need to make sure the F/D matches as some are 4.11, .4.44 and ours is a 3.90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookookachew Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hey, thanks for the reply. Yes, after doing some more reading the past few days, I did find some more information. I knew the clutches were much more stout on Turbo Subarus, and I found a great page listing many, if not all of the gear and front diff ratios for Subaru trannys, early '90s and up... All LGT, FXT and Outback XT 1-5 Ratios are the same, and yes, much longer than N/A transmissions but '05 and '06 LGT (mine) use a 4.11 FD, whereas the '07-up use the 3.90 FD. FXT uses 4.44 and so does Outback XT. I still have yet to get an estimate on getting the transmission repaired, I haven't heard of a good shop, local to me, they are all at least a few hour drive. From the symptoms it seems as if its a bent 1/2 Fork, and potentially a messed up syncro. 2-5 and R are all perfect, but when trying to shift into 1st, the gate is blocked off as if it never existed. What I've also read, although I can't confirm its legitimacy, is that the gear-sets used in the LGT, Outback XT, and FXT are stronger than those used in WRXs, but I honestly don't believe that. For anyone searching in the future, heres a link to that page, what a great reference!! http://home.gci.net/~cowdookey/818/TransmissionIDChart_Public.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 20, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2013 The gear sets are different between the WRX 5mts and the LGT 5mts, like you said. There's pictures out there somewhere that I've seen as well. I recently removed the 5mt from my OBXT--it's for sale along with the rear diff and other parts if you end up wanting a replacement and want to switch to the 4.44 FD. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookookachew Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ahh, so they are! I know many of them share the same 1-5 ratios, so I wasn't sure if the gear-sets were the same or not. And thanks for the heads-up, but If I wanted to switch FDs, I'd go to the newer LGT and swap down to a 3.90. I don't use my LGT for speed or power, just to commute and go on trips with. So lower revs would suit me better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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