ESP Dyno Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Leonardo, Thanks for the links. I am on the fence as to which way to go. The 5 speeds are cheap and I can rebuild them here if I hurt one. And then again, that Spec B setup you found is fairly rare. It would be perfect if it had the LSD front diff. I am running a lightly built motor with a custom rotated Bullseye turbo setup so this is certainly the possibility of grenading the 5 speed. Decisions, decisions. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 You are welcome! 3 grand difference, do the 5mt, as you still have to add the rest of the stuff like the clutch cylinder, pedal and the rest of the stuff that adds up and then, I'm pretty sure you will find another 6MT or use the STi ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 From the same guy as above I linked he has an auto for $799. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-Subaru-Legacy-Automatic-Transmission-EJ25_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53dc9921b2QQitemZ360183308722QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories For a grand you can get the whole thing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-SUBARU-LEGACY-GT-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-PACKAGE-05_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem563730c0cfQQitemZ370293129423QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories The 5MT with everything: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-SUBARU-LEGACY-GT-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-5-SPEED-19K_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem563a419b1dQQitemZ370344565533QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Those are great prices! I wish these kinds of deals had been around when I needed my tranny replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm tempted to buy the 5mt on ebay, any takers on my IPT built tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 My brother inlaw just did a 5speed swap on his svx(93) and used a wrx trany,,, somthing cool we found, we took the front trany mounts(body) off of a 98 forester they were sheetmetal parts with a nut insert in them that the trans crossmember bolts to. they matched the slope of the svx firewall perfectly and welded in place it looks almost factory... so if you do the 5 speed swap maybe find some oem body mounts from a manual car that will work that way it all bolts up.(sorry this may not apply to the leg ive not looked under a 5speed vs auto) but its worth a shot in the dark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP Dyno Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 OK, I am trying to pull the trigger to get this rolling. I have sourced a 5MT tranny out of an 08 LGT sedan. Problem number one: The rear diff is gone. I have found another one from an 05 but for some reason my parts locator is giving me a 4.11 ratio on the 05 and a 3.90 ratio for an 08? Can anyone verify this? Also seems the front axles are the same for auto and manuals according to the locator. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Yes, ratios are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP Dyno Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am having trouble finding a 3.90 rear with LSD to mate up to this 08 tranny. Someone already grabbed the set for sale on EBAY. This kind of stinks as this tranny is cherry with only 14K miles and I have access to all the other parts I might need to do the conversion. I would prefer the 3.90 over moving to an 05 tranny with the 4.11 rear. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I found a buyer for my IPT tranny, but yesterday when I went to purchase this setup http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories the auction had ended. I need to find a complete setup while I still have a buyer for my tranny. If anyone knows where I can find a complete setup please let me know. ESP Dyno, I can't think of the name of the site, but I know there is one that you can enter the part you are looking for, and it will search a database of several salvage yards for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP Dyno Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 www.car-part.com But it only gives you about half of what's available according to my salvage yard guy. There are two 05 LGT 5 speeds in RI for $1200 to $1400 with around 50K miles. They have the matching rear diff too. Not sure if they ship. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hmmm, I am looking to do something similar Dave. I want to put the helical JDM front diff in my 5MT and mate it to an R180 helical rear. Unfortunately, you can't put the 4.111 on the R180, so I would need to swap my front to 3.900 to match. I am looking for an '04-'05 STi R180 which is 3.900 already, then I will just swap the clutch diff for a helical diff. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP Dyno Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thought about this. But the only problem is I think the rear axles will be a bear to find. Not many 07 and up Spec B's hanging around the salvage yards Any idea how much the custom axles are? www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I think MSI will do custom axles for ~$1800 for the set. I would imagine FBP can get them cheaper though, but I can't find them in their drill down menu on the website. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 What about Driveshaft Shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crrider80 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) I haven't checked my thread in a while and realized it has grown quite a bit. I'm glad to see some motivation as I've had none. I've been busy with school and my 200k+ auto has been holding 280whp fine for the past 5k miles. EPS Dyno, What are you doing with the pedal assembly? Are you getting it from a MT LGT? Also, any follow up on your project? I'd like to thank you as well as everyone else for contributing. -Steve Edited May 4, 2010 by crrider80 adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I was able to get an entire drivetrain from a wrecked 05 5mt, trans, axles, diff, driveshaft, master cylinder, pedals, shift linkages. Right now I'm just trying to get a good plan for the electrical before everything gets here Thursday. The only thing I haven't made my mind up on yet is which clutch flywheel combo to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crrider80 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Please share with us the wiring involved when you're through with it. I've decided to slowly piece together the MT RWD conversion. I'm gonna buy an sti pedalbox assembly to compare it to the Legacy's. Rick, If you could be kind enough to share some detailed pics of the manual pedal box you purchased so that we could have a general idea the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Please share with us the wiring involved when you're through with it. I've decided to slowly piece together the MT RWD conversion. I'm gonna buy an sti pedalbox assembly to compare it to the Legacy's. Rick, If you could be kind enough to share some detailed pics of the manual pedal box you purchased so that we could have a general idea the differences. I will most definitely post the results of this swap with all the details of the wiring. I won't have the pedal box until Thursday, but when I get it I'll post some pics. I was told by a friend of mine who works for the parts dept. at Tom Wood Subaru that the pedal box's are different between the Legacy and WRX. I'm not sure what the differences are though. BTW a RWD setup sounds like a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ESP Dyno Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I have all the parts that I think I will need. Just trying to find the time to do the swap. I bought an 08 LGT 5MT so the final drive ratio is 3.90 vs the 4.10 found in the popular limited slip rear end. So I have a rear diff from an 02 Legacy that has the 3.90 ratio and 04 WRX limited slip rear and I will need to merge the 2 together. I am hoping to get the gears set up other the next week and do the full swap the week after. Car should be up and running for the Wicked Big Meet if all goes as planned. I'll post my findings. Like Rick, if it were just the mechanical swap, it would be done, but I am bracing myself for the fun wiring issues that will follow. BTW, I worked with my rep at Clutchmasters and they have put together a custom Stage 3.5 clutch for me to try out. Supposed to hold more than the Stage 3, but much better engagement than the stage 4. We will see. I am hoping it will be a good option for those looking the mid 300 range at the wheels. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crrider80 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 When its all said and done this should be made a sticky of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Oh, and it will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The UPS man dropped this off today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Please share with us the wiring involved when you're through with it. I've decided to slowly piece together the MT RWD conversion. I'm gonna buy an sti pedalbox assembly to compare it to the Legacy's. Rick, If you could be kind enough to share some detailed pics of the manual pedal box you purchased so that we could have a general idea the differences. Here is a pic of the pedals you requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP Dyno Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Can you check to see if the front axles look the same for the auto and the manual once you get into the swap? My research says they are the same so I only grabbed the rears. Also, I forgot about the starter too...Thanks. www.EnhancedStreetPerformance.com www.facebook.com/EnhancedStreetPerformance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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