Small Car Shift Kit
 

Ok now that my auto is dead I'm deciding to put in a 5 speed. I would must likley buy the small car kit. My question is: have there been any problems with this kit? Was it extremly hard to install or did it just take time and patience. Will the 5 speed eliminate the transmission overheating problems, will I need any additonal parts that are not included in the kit, and about what would the total cost of the complete conversion be? Thanks and if anyone has any words of caution please let me know now before I dish out all that cash.

ok I have passed on buying the whole Small Car kit and instead am going to buy the do-it-yourself kit from them for $299. I found a WRX tranny w/ only 38k miles that I will be trying to buy this week. Is it true that a new differntial won't be needed w/ the WRX tranny? Will the pedal assembly from the WRX fit in the SVX, and are there any parts that won't work from the WRX and that I will need to get from another donor car? I am getting really excited about doing the conversion and can only imagine a SVX w/ a 5 speed WRX transmission.:D

the 5 spd will eliminate the tranmission overheating issue, as it is solely due to inadequate cooling for the automatic trans...
Good luck with your transplant - check the site for fellow 5 speeders (Subafreak, Mohrds, Huck (the father of the 5 spd mod), etc.)

Just wondering if anyone w/ 5 speed experience lives around the Syracuse, NY area that could possibly help me out if I get into a jam?

I dont have any 5speed exerience but I would love to come down and help you out if you need it. I will even bring lunch if you want. :) I know this is not much of a help.

Jerad

If you need any help my number is 315 569 4751
thanks
jerad

never know when a extra set of hands could help

I know this is way OT, but since it got mentioned... do either of you from Syracuse own a white SVX? with aftermarket rims? I went out to visit my g/f at SU and when going out for breakfast noticed a white one. I'm tempted to relocate out that way... any info you all got about the area, just PM me... I'd love to know more. Aww heck, I'll just start a thread in the non-svx forum!

-Sz

(sorry so off topic!!)

Hey, We've got to do a Mini-meet, 3 of us in Syracuse?! How about Thursday. Downtown? Umm is everyone 21????

PS, I do have a MIG welder and a sawzall. which I've heard makes a 5 speed swap easier. Write me at ww111@yahoo.com We'll chat

Two problems w/ the mini-meet ww111: First my car is dead for the moment:o , and two I am only 16 so I would not be much fun. Otherwise I would love a chance to see some SVX's

OH NOOOOOOooooo!!!

My first thought was "Do you have an older sister??? " But then SHE could STILL be half my age! EEEK

So, is your mom hot:D :D :D

Collins

16 YO with an SVX... soon to be a 5 speed. well cool.

I'll still help with the swap. Buy LOTSA little ziplock bags and some sharpie markers

Well actually I do have a older sister she is 21, but she lives in MA and has a b/f so I guess your out of luck man, and it might be a little while before I start my swap if I ever even get around to it. I hope you dont end up seeing my car in the local classifides