5 speed swap dead, need help!!!

[Brandon770]

Ok here is the deal. I used a 5 speed transmission out of a 1997 impreza 2.2L for my 5 speed swap with a cable clutch. Tranny has locked up and I now need to replace it. I've been told that all 5 speeds in these subarus have the same strength in gears and that the only difference is that the 1 and 2 gear sets have a different gear ratio in order to handle the difference in torque for the turbo'd cars and 2.5L cars. Is this true? If not what is the difference? What transmission is a direct replacement that I can use with out having to re-fabricate every thing again as I do not want to do that. I wouldn't mind just rebuilding the thing and putting the different gearset in it if this is the case. If not were can I go to get the parts to rebuild this transmission to handle the torque of this 3.3L. If it is easier just to put another transmission in than that is what I would rather do. All in all I don't want to have to do all the work again in order to replace this and I don't want that weak transmission in my car any more. What year and make cars are a direct swap for this transmission for my setup that will handle this power if there is one. If not than were can I get the parts to build this model to handle the torque of my car as I am at about 215-220tq estimated in my car at the moment. I could really use the help as I need my car back because i have to drive 60 miles a day to work and back. So to sum it up, are there any direct replacements for this year and model transmission that I have used that will handle my power and also where can I get the parts to just rebuild this model to handle the power of this motor if I decide just to rebuild it? Some one please help I new the thing wouldn't last very long but I didn't think it would be dead with in a week.