hutru01 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 SpecsValve bodies are calibrated to provide firm, positive shiftsExtra forward, reverse and high clutches are installedModified OEM solenoid assembly is installedLube system is redesigned to prevent geartrain failure and to increase lube flowLarge apply area factory servo is installed to provide maximum band holding capacity (where applicable)New one-way clutches/sprags are installedHigh volume pump slide spring is installed (where applicable)Planetary splines are heat treated to prevent strippingPlanetary pinion pins are welded to eliminate pin "walk-out"Custom High-Stall ConverterCustom Modified Valve BodyPrice: $5200 Review Well after biting the bullet and investing in this modification, I have to say that I am 100% satisfied. I got it back a week ago and after speaking with John at IPT, he said for the first 200 miles to drive it at different rates of speed so that TCU could learn different driving styles. I fortunately had a 250 miles trip back to Northern VA because the transmission installation was done in Roanoke, VA at the Subaru dealership. After I got back to Northern VA, it felt better than a brand new car. The shifts are smooth and crisp with no slippage whatsoever. The reaction time for a downshift is impeccable. As most of you know, I am pushing an Deadbolt SZ55 turbo and this transmission can handle every bit of the turbo. I don't even bother with the manual shift because my turbo spools so fast and I can't shift fast enough due to the delay in shifting using either the paddle shifters or the gear shifter. When in sport mode it revs up very fast and shifts right around 7000-7050 RPMs and the turbo remains spooled and it keeps pulling around 5000 RPMs in the next gear. 5th gear is absolutely ridiculous and I have yet to have enough room on the road to really see its potential. (Not to mention I have a healthy fear of how fast this car is now). While this mod was very expensive, it is well worth it if you plan on pushing more than 350 whp. IPT states that this transmission is reliable for any application up to 500 whp. I have yet to dyno my car but I plan on doing it in the spring. If I had to guess, I am around 400 whp. According to the deadbolt website, this turbo puts down 410 whp at 19 PSI on 93 gas with our 2.5 Liter engine. I max out at 20 PSI, according to my boost gauge. I hope this helps the 5EAT people who are searching for a solution to our stock transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 For more information, please visit http://www.importperformancetrans.com/subaruauto.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 congrats, man; you deserve it for the long road it's been, sounds like a blast. the waggin lives! you must track that at least once plz, i can't wait to see some times for that animal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks man. I will track it soon. I am waiting for warmer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 curious: 5200 seems a bit low, is that because you had the vb already prior to the build? also, (if you don't mind me asking) what was the trauma for the install (in labor hours or cost)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sounds like you are happy. I cannot wait to get a ride in this thing sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamboon Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Welcome to the IPT club.. you must be lovin the car now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 curious: 5200 seems a bit low, is that because you had the vb already prior to the build? also, (if you don't mind me asking) what was the trauma for the install (in labor hours or cost)? Subaru's bill was $700 for removal and installation. Therefore the total was around $6000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sounds like a BEAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 ^ Oh it is.....definitely a beast......BRING ON THE METH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavewagon Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Nice review. Thanks for posting. There are many 5EATs out there (including myself) that learn from your experience. It is good to know that there is another happy customer with fully built IPT transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Great review; thanks. It's nice to see some positive news after reading about blown 5EATs and VF40s far too often here. If I'm not mistaken, it costs 6K to replace a stock 5EAT, this seems like a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^ Subaru was going to charge me over $4000 + the price of installation for an OEM tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomamma Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^ Subaru was going to charge me over $4000 + the price of installation for an OEM tranny. at that price, the tranny would've been a remanufactored. a new 5eat is $6400 installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^ Sounds like you should have done an IPT rebuild...... Are you planning on upgrading your turbo ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomamma Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^ Sounds like you should have done an IPT rebuild...... Are you planning on upgrading your turbo ever? i'm on the fence. not cuz of tranny issues, but whether i want to go down this road again. my car is a weekend car and sometimes i question why waste the $ for a car i never drive. i usally think this to myself while in traffic but i will end up getting a 380 with W/I. i have a tranny cooler installed and a spare vb sitting in my garage waiting to be sent to IPT. oh, my tranny is fine. i just know the cost of a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^ oh I see.....well at least you know what to do if the tranny does go..... It is a lot of money, trust me, I know, but now I totally reassured and it runs better than any automatic I have ever drove.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomamma Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 ^ oh I see.....well at least you know what to do if the tranny does go..... It is a lot of money, trust me, I know, but now I totally reassured and it runs better than any automatic I have ever drove.... glad to see you're happy. now we just need some rear diff. options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Great to hear man....... So glad the car is back on the road. Slap that meth kit on & 450+ whp will sure make you happy;):) Surprising how quickly 4k-7k goes by isn't it, esp. in 3rd & 4th gear Just remember........BE CAREFUL Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomamma Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Great to hear man....... So glad the car is back on the road. Slap that meth kit on & 450+ whp will sure make you happy;):) Surprising how quickly 4k-7k goes by isn't it, esp. in 3rd & 4th gear Just remember........BE CAREFUL your avitar is a riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Great to hear man....... So glad the car is back on the road. Slap that meth kit on & 450+ whp will sure make you happy;):) Surprising how quickly 4k-7k goes by isn't it, esp. in 3rd & 4th gear Just remember........BE CAREFUL I hear ya. I really have been taking it easy (except for when passing or getting on the interstate ) This things sucks the gas when you are on boost. But on a road trip it will get close to 400 miles to the tank if you keep it in cruise around 65-70 mph. As for 3rd and 4th gear, it now red lines at like 7000 RPMs and the transition to 5th is amazing. It just keeps on pulling. Honestly, I don't have enough road to really push it to its capabilities. (Not to mention I don't want to risk losing my license) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harman.khinda Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 hutru01 you've got 400+ WHP on an internally stock engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 this thread makes me want to go bigger 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 hutru01 you've got 400+ WHP on an internally stock engine? He sure does...... Iamboon has been @ 450+whp for over 6mo with no issues. S.S. makes sure the cars are running perfectly under all load conditions. As silly as it may sound to some the car is actually running a fairly conservative tune. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyface Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 congrats hutru, those guys at IPT are very knowledgable about what they are doing. I am happy for you and your wagon. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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