October 4, 201510 yr Well I've purchased a 2001 wrx bug and I'm wanting to change the gearbox from a 5 speed box to a 6 speed box. I've heard of it being done but have no clue on how to find the right one or what else I might need to change. Any help is very grateful, cheers guys [emoji106] Sent from Smudger's IPhone
October 5, 201510 yr Usually you need to change your prop, rear diff and drive shafts if I remember rightly. Quite often you can buy everything you need as a set from a car that's being broken. It's an expensive process though.
October 5, 201510 yr Author Ah right!! So mine is a new age, so what would be the best fit to look for in terms of not having to modify too much if anything at all?? And do I need a different map on the car for the 6th gear?? Sent from Smudger's IPhone
October 5, 201510 yr 6 speed conversion kit will cost about £1.5k + fitting + new clutch, might as well fit a new uprated clutch while the box is off [emoji6] If you didn't swallow your own tongue at the price here's what I suggest. Look on your current 5 speed box bell housing (near the starter motor) for a white sticker with a code starting with ty*** Google the impreza ty*** code to find the gearbox and rear diff ratio If you can find a 6 speed with the same ratio as the current 5 speed the minimum you'd need to buy (cheapest option) would be .... 6 speed box (same ratio) 6 speed cradle 6 speed prop 6 speed gear linkage,stick and knob As the 5 speed Clutch Clutch slave Flywheel Starter motor Speedo sensor Front Drive shafts Rear diff (if the same ratio) Are all compatable although I chose to run the 6 speed flywheel, clutch, slave and starter motor ,mainly as they were 10 yrs newer and came in the kit [emoji6] Mattyb (reputable breaker) will probably have what you need in stock let me know if you're definitely still interested and I'll point him in your direction bud
October 5, 201510 yr Author Just been to Richard Henrys (Scooby specialist) in Bradford and he's told me I can put a uk sti 6speed box straight on as it is a direct match. However I will need the prop shaft for it and the clutch will also fit, luckily my click is almost new ;) Sent from Smudger's IPhone
October 5, 201510 yr Author MB developments have all I need in a package right now luckily :) Sent from Smudger's IPhone
October 5, 201510 yr Google the ty number anyways bud cos if it's had a gearbox change before sombody might have put a shorter ratio box and diff in. (If it's a standard UK box it will be a 3.5.4 ratio) You will need the other bits I mentioned as well (cradle ,prop,gearstick ect) Yeah that's mattyb ' s firm won't go wrong with his bits bud [emoji5]
October 5, 201510 yr Author Nice one for the info and help pal- always good to have the likes of you about, cheers :) Sent from Smudger's IPhone
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