BBPeik Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 So I finally got around to filling my gas can and bringing home some fresh fuel. Went for the typical couple runs around the block. On my third go around I decided to see whats what. From a rolling start I punched it. There are no words that can describe the change. My car was pretty fast before, but now it is scary fast. You do need to hit 3rd for 60mph but it doesn't matter. It actually just makes it more fun. I shifted easy from 1st to 2nd, but I slammed it into 3rd and the car in turn slammed my ass back into the seat hard as hell. I really cant wait to move and get it registered so that I can take it on some open roads. This transmission will make mountain roads a whole lot more fun. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I drove Fred's new WRX when it was new-ish, and after he put the STi trans in it. The difference that the gearing provided was significant. And very enjoyable! 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...
BBPeik Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) As requested today I went for a run and did a couple videos. The first is just 20 seconds and it is a run up to fourth gear. Sorry for the bad audio, but it will give you an idea of how quick it runs through the gears. The second is just a video of me driving around for a few minutes with the camera on the outside of the car. What can I say, I was feeling artsy. lol https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzwu6EBnx2DcYklsU2tWbWgtVTA/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzwu6EBnx2DcQ1BJMGk2bFBpRW8/view?usp=sharing Edited October 30, 2017 by BBPeik My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandborn Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sooooo.... when you gonna put out a final parts list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A_ron Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Seriously amazing mod work man. Keep it up! Build Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) I am still waiting to get the axle specs, if I can even. That we will just have to wait and see. Here are the basics. Transmission STI transmission and matching rear r180 differential(you can keep factory r160 but will have to regear it) STI shifter assembly(this has to be lengthened and twisted a bit to make it work, but it fits)also sti shifter mount(rear) STI clutch assembly STI slave cyllinder Reverse and neutral sensors you transfer to STI trans from stock trans Some kind of DCCD controller. I used DCCD pro and highly recommend it. Custom rear axles(STI inners Factory outers and a custom shaft) Custom drive shaft(basically the front section needs to be 2" shorter) As far as the starter goes: Try yours, if it doesnt work then use STI starter. This seems real hit and miss on wrx swaps. Mine worked, but who knows. You will need custom engine mounts. Mine work great, but are ugly as sin and I do not want to share the design specs. We really need a professional fabricator to make something worthy of posting here. Basically that is it. There will be a whole lot of frustration for you, but it really is not that bad. Edited October 30, 2017 by BBPeik My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 just read through this whole thread, not sure how i missed it before, but awesome job both on the project and the write up. how has it held up so far? if you want to share the dimensions of the engine mounts i could work something together in CAD that might be a little prettier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 It has held up great so far. Definitely noisier than the factory trans, but an awesome improvement. Unfortunately the only way to give you dimensions would be to pull the mounts. I may be doing that soon. If I do I will be sure to,post pics and details of the mounts. I really should have done it earlier, but I was just too excited to get it all together. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 It has held up great so far. Definitely noisier than the factory trans, but an awesome improvement. Unfortunately the only way to give you dimensions would be to pull the mounts. I may be doing that soon. If I do I will be sure to,post pics and details of the mounts. I really should have done it earlier, but I was just too excited to get it all together. yea i totally understand that, glad to hear the swap is holding up nicely. pics and details would be great if you ever end up pulling them out, but I'm just gland some pulled this off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frock_You Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Maybe we could get a few people together to lower the R&D cost Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 You can't use a 5th 5EAT drive shaft? I've wondered this as well since that is a solution for the STI trans swap on many other chassis. I do in fact know the 5EAT is roughly 39" in length. Brendan, any chance you could get a quick measurement on the STI trans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattz Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 This has been a great read! Question - maybe I missed it, but why not use the Spec B rear axles? Sorry if I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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