POLL: 5 SPEED Status - Page 2

mikecg · #16 02-09-2005, 05:48 PM

The 5-speed is still on the floor. The pedal assembly is going in in the morning to be modded (believe it or notI got it out without removing the dash or the steering column). I was hoping to have the auto tranny out today, however the Exhaust didnt co-operate with me. If it persistes with it's stuborness tomarrow, I will introduce it to my friend Mr. Hacksaw. The ClutchMasters FX300 Kit should be here by Friday. I'm using the Tranny and rear from a 91 Legacy. I dont know if the Clutch Masters kit is any good, but they are the only ones that had a complete (up-grade) kit for a 91 Legacy.

THE TRANNY WILL BE OUT TOMARROW!!!! Even if I have to cut the car in half with a hacksaw to do it....

oab_au · #17 02-09-2005, 05:54 PM

But while all you stick blokes are together. I am looking to 'beg, borrow or steal' a TCU and the plugs that plug into it, to do a bit of experimenting. If any one can help, please send me a PM.

Harvey.

svxfiles · #18 02-09-2005, 06:06 PM

Harvey, what kind of TCU?

oab_au · #19 02-09-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by svxfiles
Harvey, what kind of TCU?

Any SVX model will do.

Harvey.

CigarJohnny · #20 02-09-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by huck369

And it has had the Syncro issue ever since I installed it, so it's nothing new....I mean the tranny does have about 185k on it....so a little worn syncro is to be expected....

WOW! With that many miles I can imagine so.

mikecg · #21 02-10-2005, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by mikecg
The 5-speed is still on the floor. The pedal assembly is going in in the morning to be modded (believe it or notI got it out without removing the dash or the steering column). I was hoping to have the auto tranny out today, however the Exhaust didnt co-operate with me. If it persistes with it's stuborness tomarrow, I will introduce it to my friend Mr. Hacksaw. The ClutchMasters FX300 Kit should be here by Friday. I'm using the Tranny and rear from a 91 Legacy. I dont know if the Clutch Masters kit is any good, but they are the only ones that had a complete (up-grade) kit for a 91 Legacy.

THE TRANNY WILL BE OUT TOMARROW!!!! Even if I have to cut the car in half with a hacksaw to do it....

UPDATE: The car and I took turns beating each other into submission. (I think it won) I managed to get most for he exhaust out. I still have on nut holding the driver-side cat on. Only managed to get in about 2 hours worth of work today.

TomsSVX · #22 02-10-2005, 10:41 PM

cut it off and buy all new springs and bolts. along with the gaskets. Best investment you will ever make in your exhaust. I have some old springs and bolts if you want to come and get em mike.

Tom

mikecg · #23 02-11-2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by tomssvx
cut it off and buy all new springs and bolts. along with the gaskets. Best investment you will ever make in your exhaust. I have some old springs and bolts if you want to come and get em mike.

Tom

Thanx tom, but I'm good. the problem is at the manifold. One of the nuts is rusted perminetly to the manifold stud. the sprinds and bolts at the third cat came out with no problemand the gaskets there are only about a month old. I will need new ones at the manifold though.

TomsSVX · #24 02-11-2005, 11:34 AM

oh ok nm. those are a pain in the arse. If it is on the driver's side, just drop the whole manifold with the pipes. That is what I Had to do when i did the trans in my FWD. If it is pass side keep trying to getthat bolt.

n00b on demand · #25 02-11-2005, 03:13 PM

Man a 5 spd SVX has got to be awesome to drive.

svxsubaru1 · #26 02-11-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by mikecg
(believe it or notI got it out without removing the dash or the steering column).

THE TRANNY WILL BE OUT TOMARROW!!!! Even if I have to cut the car in half with a hacksaw to do it....

I did it that way to, but i still had my drivers seat in while i was taking the pedal assembley off.

mikecg · #27 02-12-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by mikecg

UPDATE: The car and I took turns beating each other into submission. (I think it won) I managed to get most for he exhaust out. I still have on nut holding the driver-side cat on. Only managed to get in about 2 hours worth of work today.

UPDATE #2: The blasted tranny is finally out. The pedal assemply should be done today. My father took it to work to see if there machine shop would do it, and they said they'd get it back to him today. I just have to weight for him to get back. All that I have left to take out is the rear diff and the shifter.

TomsSVX · #28 02-12-2005, 01:12 PM

sounds like you are on the way to greatness

Tom

Earthworm · #29 02-14-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Subafreak
What exactly did you wire up and does it work well?

There's a wire in the TCU plug (same plug that you wire the reverse lights to) that you ground. This fools the ECU into thinking you're in Park/Neutral (I chose neutral). The "N" will even light up on the dash. The down side to this (for me anyway) is that my cruise control will not work when this wire is grounded...hence the switch.

It works great except I need to find a place for the switch inside my car instead of under the hood.

Earthworm · #30 02-14-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by mbtoloczko
The vibration in 1st gear is probably the drive shaft. I had the same thing. Switched out to a new driveshaft, and the problem was gone.

It can also be the exhaust hitting the tranny crossmember.

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