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Originally Posted by NiftySVX
Clutch plates yes  . 4 ratios requires only 2 planetaries. The SVX has 5 as i recall, and there is one less as they go to smaller motors i.e I believe there are 4 clutch plates in a not SVX trans (2.2l) 3 in a 1.8 impreza which is a pretty rare unit, and I don't know about the old ones that were in the XT6. I think the turbo legacy also had 5, just like ours.
Someone correct me if memory fails? |
ugh, common sense fail.
Elemgee,
If you wanted to retain the stock gearing of the SVX but wanted something extremely reliable, depending on what is wrong with your current unit, I would honestly suggest a partial rebuild from LAN. He replaces the clutch packs with stronger ones, replaces the brake band, modifies the valve body, and a few other things that I can't remember. Also, you may want a modified TCU that will also help tighten things up and add to the longevity of the transmission.