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SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
I'm trying to find a shop that can do a 5-speed manual conversion on an SVX - I've got a 4.44 conversion and am thinking of doing a Forester XT 5-speed swap into it, but I can't find a decent shop in Texas that can handle doing the work. Does anyone have any experience on having any shops in Texas/Louisiana do it?
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
wow rly? its actually not that hard of a swap, maybe changing the rear diff by fitting the lsd in it but its not rocket science, i'm sure any mechanic would be qualified...
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
You'd be surprised. I know the guys at the local dealerships, and they won't want to take it on. I've already got a 4.44 rear diff - Just need the tranny, clutch, crossmember, and all of that done...but no luck.
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
Check with cozykat.
Her BF, Matt is a good Subaru mechanic.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
I met both of them at a Gillman Subaru meet recently. Didn't look like either of her cars had manual conversions done though.
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
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Only one of our 10 or so SVXi has a 5 speed, and I did not install it either.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Did you do the 4.44 conversion? If so you can probably handle the swap. oh, and make sure you have the pedal assembly from the donor car!! If you were in NH I'd do it for yah!! I got all of my info from a gent on craigslist selling left over subaru parts from one of several of his swaps. Great info, helpful guy and I've still never met him. Good Luck on your search |
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
I never called Marissa - She must've seen my thread (thanks!) - I wouldn't be looking to do this until February or thereabouts. I'd need to see what was involved, and find the right hydraulic clutch assembly and all that to make sure it's done right, as well as price it out.
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
I called Marissa.
You must be confused!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
You got me, yet again. LOL
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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Re: SVX Manual Conversion help in Texas?
Still looking...except now I've got a complete 2005 Legacy GT in the garage that the tranny/pedals/clutch/etc. can come off of. Also have a 1999 Outback driveshaft and 4.11 rear diff on the way.
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