CNSTARS Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 I am curious if anyone with a six speed is able to crack the 136 MPH limit on their legacy? I find that "Merope" has no problems getting there but has plenty of "oomph" to go beyond that. I am revving about 5500 rpm in 5th gear at top speed. WE WANT ANOTHER GEAR!!! If for any other reason than to rev a little lower at 90mph (my usual Highway cruising speed) So I guess my REAL question is has anyone successfully swapped the 2.5 GT's 5spd for the spec B's 6spd? Frank and "Merope" (my LGT)
Maddie08 Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 You can get rid of that pesky limiter right quick. A little AP action, or probably any CPU flash... Also, SOMEONE ANSWER! I would like to know about swapping in an STi/Spec-B 6MT for my 5MT. Prob have to swap the transfer case as well and make shafe adjustments
Vimy101 Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 You can get rid of that pesky limiter right quick. A little AP action, or probably any CPU flash... Also, SOMEONE ANSWER! I would like to know about swapping in an STi/Spec-B 6MT for my 5MT. Prob have to swap the transfer case as well and make shafe adjustments I think one guy did it who posts on this site. Search.
CMull123 Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 I talked to my service advisor about it when I was havin some problems with my tranny a little over a year ago. He was sayin I was gonna need a new tranny and I said why not goto the 6spd. He said I'd hafta get the tranny, new front end, rear end, center diff, driveshafts, axles.... etc. basically everything in the running gear. The problem eventually cleared up, which worries me more than anything. Just my .02.
VXCL Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 just flash the ecu and prob solved although I dont know why you would need to hit 150-160ish. I think it was edmundu who said the window seals come loose at 150+ MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE
CMull123 Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 How do you pronounce your cars name? Me-rope, muh-rope, mar-op-e?
trailblaze Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 i've driven 155 in a Cobra.... i don't really have the desire to drive that fast again... unless on i'm on a track!
mwiener2 Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 the 6 speed swap won't lower your revs much in top gear, just adds another gear in the mix. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons
lvethesnow Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 i believe the 5mt are govered at 130. mine would never go about that untill i reflashed stage one and then i hit 140 could probally go faster but wasnt chancing it History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf
mwiener2 Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Stock ECU's are governed to 136mph The speedo is NOT accurate at those speeds. Don't trust it. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons
vr4Legacy Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 i've driven 155 in a Cobra.... i don't really have the desire to drive that fast again... unless on i'm on a track! I'll second that.... I had a SHO Taurus and was playing late one night, just to see, and before I realized it I was at 140, with more power to go... then I realized... if I see a cop, hit a deer, hell hit a bad bump.... I DEAD!!! Since then I've limited myself to around 110 MAX
f1anatic Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 I'll second that.... I had a SHO Taurus and was playing late one night, just to see, and before I realized it I was at 140, with more power to go... then I realized... if I see a cop, hit a deer, hell hit a bad bump.... I DEAD!!! Since then I've limited myself to around 110 MAX We don't believe you. Please post pictures.
HAMMER DOWN Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 You can get rid of that pesky limiter right quick. A little AP action, or probably any CPU flash... Also, SOMEONE ANSWER! I would like to know about swapping in an STi/Spec-B 6MT for my 5MT. Prob have to swap the transfer case as well and make shafe adjustments If you haven't found my thread yet, here it is. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61199 Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold
rudy Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Does cruise control work above 120? On some cars it doesn't.
hogmeat Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 LOL...what a stupid question. set the cruise at 120...sheesh. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST
mwiener2 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 cruise doesn't go above 90 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons
CMull123 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 I was playin with cruise one day and it won't set above 90, but if you start at say, 85 and hold "Resume Accel" it'll take you as fast as you wanna go. I sure wish we could fix that, there's a few roads in IN that I always do like 110 on and would love to just be able to set the cruise. The stock trannies are governed to 136, if you flash to Stage 1, at least, you get up to 155. I've had my car up to 140 before and realized the same as vr4legacy that it's way to dangerous. And with the way gas is right now it costs too damn much.
CNSTARS Posted April 28, 2008 Author Posted April 28, 2008 How do you pronounce your cars name? Me-rope, muh-rope, mar-op-e? Her name is pronounced mare-opie. At least thats the way I pronounce it. F!
Garandman Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I am curious if anyone with a six speed is able to crack the 136 MPH limit on their legacy? I find that "Merope" has no problems getting there but has plenty of "oomph" to go beyond that. I am revving about 5500 rpm in 5th gear at top speed. WE WANT ANOTHER GEAR!!! If for any other reason than to rev a little lower at 90mph (my usual Highway cruising speed) So I guess my REAL question is has anyone successfully swapped the 2.5 GT's 5spd for the spec B's 6spd? Frank and "Merope" (my LGT)Take a look at the Australia specs - they are all geared higher and all the 2.5T and H6 models have top speeds over 140mph. Both H6 and 2.5T manual Liberty SpecB models will hit 150. US cars are geared low as the knuckle-dragger market demands fast 0-60 times. Just read this forum..... Who Dares Wins スバル
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