2010 6 speed in 2005?

[DrieStone]

I searched, but found mostly Spec-b and STi swap threads.

 

What's the level of effort required to swap a 6MT from a 2010 into a 2005 (currently has the 5MT). Obviously the trans and diff, but are the axles/hubs different? What about the electronics?

[SubOperator]

2010 is a different design for the tranny case. In 2010 design the tranny is mounted to body via 2 large bushings and engine gets bolted to tranny, as opposed to 2005-2009 design where the opposite is the case - engine sits on the cradle via two engine mounts, and tranny gets bolted to engine.

 

 

2010 6 MT has two large "legs" on the sides that get bolted to 2 large bushings I mentioned above. I personally don't see how 2010 6MT can fit into 2005 (BL/BP) body, unless those "legs" can be undone.

 

 

 

2010 is also different gear linkage, indirect vs 2005-2009 direct linkage via arms.

[Tronic]

Why would you bother ? I hardly get into 6th in mine unless your on the motorway doing over 120km/hr an you need to be on the flat or better still a slight decline.

 

Its like an overdrive but it kills you acceleration if you suddenly need it so your always downshifting to 5th.

 

That 6MT gearstick knob looks bloody cool though.

[DrieStone]

2010 6 MT has two large "legs" on the sides that get bolted to 2 large bushings I mentioned above. I personally don't see how 2010 6MT can fit into 2005 (BL/BP) body, unless those "legs" can be undone.

 

Good info. This convinces me not to pursue this. Thanks!

 

Why would you bother ? I hardly get into 6th in mine unless your on the motorway doing over 120km/hr an you need to be on the flat or better still a slight decline.

 

Its like an overdrive but it kills you acceleration if you suddenly need it so your always downshifting to 5th.

 

I think I'd see some fuel efficiency increases. My car runs at about 3700 RPM when I'm cruising down the highway. I'm going to need to rebuild/replace my transmission at some point, so I was just exploring options.