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06-10-2005, 10:33 AM
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Transmission insurance
Hello,
I am a new member to your website, and a proud new owner of a Pearl 1992 SVX, LS model, ~55K miles with the factory spoiler. Just acquired the car 2 weeks ago, all original other than new tires just prior to my purchase. Always garaged, washed regularly, all synthetic fluids for the last couple years. Only changes are a SIRIUS Satellite radio and a deep 3M tint. Car is immaculate. I bought it from the original owner. My questions for the SVXperienced are regarding the transmission, I would like to insure its driveability, therefore transmission cooler and smallcar.com shift kit, correct? Car performs beautifully, planning many road trips this summer. Next changes will be upgrading the factory brakes, and the 60,000 mile tune. Any suggestions would be appreciated. BIRD 
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#2
06-10-2005, 11:00 AM
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get a cooler with a 15,000 GVW rating or higher.
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd  - My daily driver2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network
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#3
06-10-2005, 12:35 PM
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First of all welcome to the site.
I would recommend getting a tranny cooler as well. Summit racing has been a reliable source of coolers for many owners. I would also recommend bypassing the stock cooler (in the radiator) for the early SVX's have a screen filter in the radiator that can clog up and cause the tranny to overheat. If the radiator has already been replaced then this would not be an issue.
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06-10-2005, 02:59 PM
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You didn't happen to drive it to Napa did you?
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.Karl. Southwest members, click here to check in!CA,NV,AZ,UT,NM,OR,CO Wanted...your busted SVX! Watch out Earl, I'm comin to getchya  Return of the Pissed Platypus! X2 My dream (other than a pearlie) 1.8 SVXi and a laguna blue spoiler...somewhere I decided to quit drinking, but I didn't like it so I quit not drinking.
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#5
06-10-2005, 04:56 PM
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If you're going to bypass the radiator you should look into the "PWR"? radiator or upgrade to a newer one at least. The older the radiators get the more likely they are to crack. You'll have to do a search on the aftermarket rad. here or let someone else fill you in on the details, I just went with a newer OEM rad.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel
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06-11-2005, 04:11 PM
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Thanks for the feedback, I will invest in a tranny cooler soon. As far as the radiator goes, everything on the car is original other than tires and radio. Looking at VIN #'s, and talking to my Subaru mechanic, my 92 SVX LS had the transmission oil filter kit added. No trips to Napa on the SVX yet, but a planned Walla Walla trip for some wine tasting is in the works. First trip to Central Oregon is tomorrow, see what she can do. BIRD
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06-11-2005, 08:58 PM
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how many miles without the spoiler...???  Sorry could resist.... Welcome to the site....and again...forgive me.... 
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"uncamitzi" This is a Dark Ride 92 Teal SVX LS-L 128K tranny swap with 4.11's Well.. my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle .
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#10
06-13-2005, 09:38 AM
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Also add an aftermarket ATF spin-on filter adapter. This is as important as adding the cooler. The OEM radiator on the '92 SVX has a screen at the ATF entrance. Over time, the screen gets clogged with debris from the tranny, and ATF flow is reduced. Like clogging your arteries. So, put the spin-on filter before the radiator. And you might want to reverse flush the ATF portion of the radiator while your at it.
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#11
06-13-2005, 06:26 PM
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"uncamitzi" This is a Dark Ride 92 Teal SVX LS-L 128K tranny swap with 4.11's Well.. my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle .
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