savage bulldogs Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 weathers nice round here so I thought id take the (recently mapped) scoob for a drive today B) warmed her up droping the mrs and kids off in town and headed for the carriageway :D haven't got any power figures but I quess ( im either running closer to 350 than I thought or) the uk 5 speed was weaker than most cos as soon as I hit 1.4 bar in 3rd gear I lost all power and gained a nasty noise limped the car home without 3rd gear well im sure ive still got 3rd but its rattling round in the bottom of the box with the shockproof oil now at least silver lining is now the hunt for a 6 speed begins ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Doesn't sound to good. But love love your optimism, every cloud I guess ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvr2lt2sk8 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Ouch! just doing a gearbox swap myself after diff bearings started playing their song to my ears everytime i drove!Hope you find a cheap and decent 6 speed soon mate and may the power Increase :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My mate blew 2 boxes after his last power climb, he's at 418 on a bug, he's had it mapped now to be less aggressive, still the same power just not all at once, he's getting the 6 speed fitted in a few weeks and will get the aggression back when it's in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 It was the next mod on the (never ending) list anyways ,but I haven't got the funds together for bigger brakes to fit the 6 speed 180 rear hubs/diff . There's a way to retain my uk160 rear diff/hubs as I fitted a kit to my brvs v1sti (he hit 350 hp and ate two 5 speeds in 3 months) ,but im not 100% what type of prop was used in the kit . However I have found a few kits with boxes , cradle, props, and gearsticks under £1500 and iv got the £'s for those so I hope to fit it in a couple of wknds time . Fmic and induction for x mas it is then lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusco scooby wagon Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It was the next mod on the (never ending) list anyways ,but I haven't got the funds together for bigger brakes to fit the 6 speed 180 rear hubs/diff . There's a way to retain my uk160 rear diff/hubs as I fitted a kit to my brvs v1sti (he hit 350 hp and ate two 5 speeds in 3 months) ,but im not 100% what type of prop was used in the kit . However I have found a few kits with boxes , cradle, props, and gearsticks under £1500 and iv got the £'s for those so I hope to fit it in a couple of wknds time . Fmic and induction for x mas it is then lol i'll put a 6 speed on the xmas list too, don't think i'll get it but you never know what you find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvr2lt2sk8 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 With everyones wish lists for christmas i think Santa's sled might need a tune to haul all the gearboxes we want lol :P 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've been thinking of getting shut of the wagon and getting a white saloon, every time I see a white saloon I want one more and more, that's next on my wishlist lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 well I've bought this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-2004-STI-TYPE-UK-6-SPEED-GEAR-BOX-3-54-RATIO-TY856WN4CA-/161113287294?nma=true&si=HZi0X%252FbHncHkk5s0VXZMX4eH%252Bsg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557gave him a extra £100 (a total of £1395 delivered) and he chucked In the 6 speed driveshafts,flywheel,exedy pink box clutch kit, and starter motor as well as the listed bits of 6 speed box, cradle, ppp shifter,and propnow just gotta find the time to fit it before the rolling road day at the end of october Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 result!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice I might start to email few of these people see if they want to take advantage of advertising here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 The only trader I use a lot is luke at import car parts for all my gaskets and oe/ group n rally parts drop him a email he might be interested in advertising . Although I don't know if the club would get a discount as he price matches most other companies prices anyways . Will admit I was a bit surprised my 5 speed spat it's dummy out as I didn't think I was running enough power to break it , especially at 3/4 throttle in mid rev range. Mabey I could sue simon @jgm for his monster mapping malarkey lol I just wanna get the 6 speed fitted and on the rollers now as surely with a sti tmic , sports cat and tdo5 I shouldn't be near box braking bhp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nice if we get club discount but not needed I guess if he price matches. I was thinking more for when people need parts it let's them see who they can ring around or speak to on here and have a bunch of them here in one place. I did sort a small list of breakers out but they don't advertise here I just posted there details. And best of all it will be free for them at the minute not sure if that is to change in the future but that has nothing to do with me, but they will get the choice :D And you should think that the six speed wouldn't spit it's insides out . And I agree I'm shocked the 5 Speed did at that RPM range I wouldn't have thought it was possible but just shows you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 xmas came early for me cos this turned up today does anybody know what the big black plug (near the drive shaft socket) is for ? as my brvs 6 speed didn't have one when we fitted it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 :D I like it when Christmas come's early and bring's new toy's :) And nope sorry I'm stumped with that one :( Hopefully Tlag or Bip's, Adam might have an idea or someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I've been doing some research and it looks like it might be rear lambda sensor plug ,I was hoping it was dccd , but I thought that was doubtful due to the price of the kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Yeah would be nice though if it was dccd ;) So how are you going to lift the car up out of interest. Has a mate let you use some Ramps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I fitted my brvs 6speed using 4 axle stands and brute force . I've only had 2hrs scooby time so far but did manage to remove the drive shafts , tmic , zorst and drain the box oil. Should have the 5 speed out in another 2 hrs or so , will admit I'm not looking forward to lifting the 6speed in cos their !Removed! heavy (60 + kg) think I'll need my "gym monkey" brvs help lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I have to admit I doubt I would try it lol, especially not being able to get fully under the car like you can one garage ramps/lifts I will wish you the best of luck, and hope you have been taken some photo's I love to see dirty hands :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 a good trolley jack and a steady approach it should all be fine particularly if you have a couple of muscle bosons to help along the way ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I was going to suggest using a jack to lift it, the plug could be for a diff temp reader, Dogmas forester had one, not seen one on an impreza but it's possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 The brute force gym monkey approach is only to help lift the 60 kg box;-) I've got a couple of 3 ton trolley jacks, 6 axle stands and a engine hoist to lift the scooby :-) Thanks for the input about the plug chaps . I'm still not 100% what the plug is for but I've got nothing to plug it into on my classic anyways lol, so I'll just remove that bit of loom and put it in the shed with the rest of my scooby scraps for now . I've been away since Saturday morning so haven't had chance to do much else but, I should be home for 3 pm tomorrow so should have the 4 speed box out and I'll take few pics along the way ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 60 kgs isn't that heavy, you can lift a scoob engine with 2 people, I have a bad back but can easily lift a gearbox, it's just 2 bags of sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yeah I can lift the 6speed on my own as I've had to shift it into the shed today , but believe me it's not that easy to lift off the ground and into place (without knocking the clutch outta alignment) whilst laying on yer back under a car . I should invest in a transmission jack really but , once it's been fitted I shouldn't have to remove it again ...... well at least until I hit 400 ponies and have to upgrade the pink box clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I find putting it on your chest and lifting up is easiest with a gearbox, put some padding on your chest first though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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