SVX 5-speed tranny swap
 

Thanks Chris!!!!!!!!

Is there anyone in the Toronto area that's done a conversion from auto to stick ? I've heard theirs a mechanic/shop in Guelph, Ontario who can do the conversion, is this true? :)

I split this into a new thread for you. Welcome to the site. :)

There's less than a handful of 5 speeds in Canada (3 by my count)

I'm not sure but I believe awdrocket92 has a 5 speed and would be the closest to you. The other 2 would be my dad and myself.

If there are other 5 speed owners in Canada that I'm not aware of I hope they chime in.

I'm chiming in!
 

Well not yet - but I've purchased the car, transmission ('03 WRX) etc. It looks like the conversion will start in mid-October with plans for completion by the end of November. I'll let you know.

Sault Ste Marie
 

Hey guys. I'm in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. I have an svx which I recently did a 5 speed swap from an 04 wrx.

When did you complete your swap and how long did it take?

Does anyone know if there has ever been 5 manual SVX's in the same place? I know we've had 4.

The SVX mechanic in Guelph is Iain at Planet Motorsports. His number is 519-826-0311.
He has done several 5-speed swaps, at least 2 this year.
Philip Bender

Hi and welcome to the site. I'm trying to keep track of all the 5spd SVX's in Canada. How many SVX 5 speed conversions can you confirm this guy has done?

We had 3 out of 5 at the last Atco drag meet being manual (myself, Subafreak6mt, and John5mt) the other two were Tom(powerondemand) and Ben in the racer

Tom

I think that's a first...more manual SVX's at a meet than autos!

5 Speed swap under way
 

The pedal assembly is fabricated and installed. The clutch master cylinder also is installed. When I bought the car the wiring harness had been cut out so I had to replace that too. The motor and '03 WRX 5 speed are the next to go in.

I wish I had the tools, time, knowledge and skill to do this work myself but I don't. Nonetheless, I'm enjoying watching the progress.

I still don't know how to tell my wife what I'm doing - any suggestions?

Tell her that you're saving money in the long run by replacing the troublesome 4EAT with a much more reliable and cheaper 5MT.

I'm in deeper trouble than that
 

It's not so much that she doesn't know about the transmission swap. She doesn't know I've bought the car!

wow... good luck is all I have to say :eek: :eek: :eek:

Tom

Tell her now. The sooner the better.