Scottydunno Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Did anyone confirm if the blast plates work on it? Are there any modifications or parts we can change to improve cable shifting? Don't know much about that topic. You get a lot of feedback from the mechanical/direct vs the cable from my experience. Like your hand can tell a lot of things from the feeling of the shifter, cable kind of takes that away.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 Edited February 26, 2022 by Scottydunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 * 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 dang i need facebook lol Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 dang i need facebook lolNo 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Finally got the leaky gas tank replaced and a bunch of odds and ends. This is after the first full tank in the car. This was achieved by driving like a "normal" person.. well, at 75mph on the highway atleast. I really can't complain.. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Finally got the leaky gas tank replaced and a bunch of odds and ends. This is after the first full tank in the car. This was achieved by driving like a "normal" person.. well, at 75mph on the highway atleast. I really can't complain.. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk New OEM tank? 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 New OEM tank?Nope! Aftermarket.. though already painted/sealed. I couldn't say no with the discount I got from my other half! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 In case anyone is wondering, 140mph is doable with this trans swap.. who'd thunk it! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I took a long drive for a wedding this weekend. I got 28.3 mpg on the trip going 75 mph. I still love the oem cable shifter with kartboy shift kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I'm really starting to want to do this. Way cheaper than any other swap options. Spec B transmissions are just unobtanium at this point and this seems like it has all I want. Don't think I ever plan to run crazy power either. Any headache-y updates on cable shifters coming loose again? I will probably have Surgeline do the install for me should I ever go this route, so I'd want to make sure they'd be able to do all this without me, the clueless one, being stranded on the road with a defunct shifter due to some little niggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm really starting to want to do this. Way cheaper than any other swap options. Spec B transmissions are just unobtanium at this point and this seems like it has all I want. Don't think I ever plan to run crazy power either. Any headache-y updates on cable shifters coming loose again? I will probably have Surgeline do the install for me should I ever go this route, so I'd want to make sure they'd be able to do all this without me, the clueless one, being stranded on the road with a defunct shifter due to some little niggles.Nope. Since the cable replacement, zero issues! Very spirited upshifts and all! At this point I'm gonna be shopping for a short throw, just want something a little quicker. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Is this thread going to become a "sticky" ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Is this thread going to become a "sticky" ?No idea... I figured a mod would've seen it and noticed the amount of info contained within and made it so. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Nope. Since the cable replacement, zero issues! Very spirited upshifts and all! At this point I'm gonna be shopping for a short throw, just want something a little quicker. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Gotcha, thanks for the update. The people on NASIOC and whatnot complaining about cable failures seem to have issues with the cable detaching when using the factory short throw shifter, possibly aftermarket ones as well. Might be something to investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I had issues with a boomba knockoff short shift adapter as it would bind. That might be some of the issues. Been perfectly fine with a Perrin short shift adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 I had issues with a boomba knockoff short shift adapter as it would bind. That might be some of the issues. Been perfectly fine with a Perrin short shift adapter.That's good to know! Didn't you also do the bushing and the lever on the trans??? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Psa: i just learned why the 2015+ wrx 6mt uses a different flywheel...the flange is 1/3" less thick than 2006-2014. Why? Because the 2015+ use a "flexplate" between the crankshaft and flywheel that doubles as a crankshaft position sensor. When i did my swap i used a 2015+ flywheel because it was the only stock i could find. After the install my starter never engaged correctly, even after removing and reinstalling. I recently finished the break-in miles on the clutch and it slips under mid to full boost when it shouldnt. I contacted the flywheel manufacturer and asked about part differences and found the 2006-2014 flywheels have a flange that is 1/3" thicker. Now i have to remove the flywheel and install a new one. I should be able to just slide everything back enough to remove and install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Hmm, interesting. So the solution is a flywheel from our 5-speeds then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 That's what I used. I kept the same flywheel/clutch that was matched to my engine for the 5mt. You can even use the 5mt versus hardened clutch fork and pivot if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 to rhino, what a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hmm, interesting. So the solution is a flywheel from our 5-speeds then?That's what I used. I kept the same flywheel/clutch that was matched to my engine for the 5mt. You can even use the 5mt versus hardened clutch fork and pivot if you want.to rhino, what a pain!Yes. The only reason I bought the one I did is because no one had stock for anything, not even rockauto. I used the exedy tyf001 part interchange and for some reason exedy has this part as fitting both. I assumed (incorrectly) that the only change must have been material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I'll take a whack at it. Miss driving her and see jaws drop when EWG goes off Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 @rhino6303 Had I known you used a 15+ flywheel I would've suggested using a 15+ starter. I'm sure that'll fix the starting issue. The slippage, I'm willing to bet is the clutch itself not necessarily the wheel. New wheel and clutch setup shouldn't cause issues. When I did mine, I reused EVERYTHING! That clutch had maybe 20k on it and it looked good. No hot spots on the wheel or anything. I do have to replace the clutch hose, it's starting to seep fluid now. Pressure and feel is still great though.. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 @rhino6303 Had I known you used a 15+ flywheel I would've suggested using a 15+ starter. I'm sure that'll fix the starting issue. The slippage, I'm willing to bet is the clutch itself not necessarily the wheel. New wheel and clutch setup shouldn't cause issues. When I did mine, I reused EVERYTHING! That clutch had maybe 20k on it and it looked good. No hot spots on the wheel or anything. I do have to replace the clutch hose, it's starting to seep fluid now. Pressure and feel is still great though.. Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkI actually do have a 2015 starter installed because I thought that was the issue. Are you saying you have a 2015 flywheel installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 I actually do have a 2015 starter installed because I thought that was the issue. Are you saying you have a 2015 flywheel installed?Nope. All 05 stuff. I assumed you were using an EJ starter with wheel, like I was and had the same issues I had! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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