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5-Speed Kits!!
I got an email the other day from Brian at smallcar.com announcing the avaliability of a five-speed conversion kit for about $3,000.. I'm thrilled that I'll have the oppurtunity to do this swap myself one day and be provided with everything i'll need. If anyone buys one of these kits, please post a step-by-step!!
Also, do you think that once it was installed, it would be easy to put a short-throw shift kit in? All you'd have to do is find a kit for a legacy or impreza, right? it's all the same transmision.. I suppose space might be an issue.. oh well, I'm rambling -Adam |
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So... what's in the kit?
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yea i called him last week for the same kit, before deciding just to have mine rebuilt..
2,900$ still seems steep in price especially whene huck and few others have done it for half that price,
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<<2,900$ still seems steep in price especially whene huck and few others have done it for half that price>>
But Huck and others didn't have to charge for their time spent searching boneyards for low milage trannies, Their time fabricating brackets, tracking down oddball parts, etc. Smallcar is also are including options like the 4.11 gear and a taller 5th that would be very time consuming to track down. I think its a great price. When I'm ready to do a 5 speed swap, I'll be giving them a call. Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Hrm... anybody know any legal ways to get $3000 without actually doing work?
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You can work for Milwaukee county govt.
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Looks like everything is there except the longer propeller shaft. Right?
They even rebuild the rear diff in this kit! What about the connection for the speed-o cable is that included also? If I had the money I would go out to Seattle, buy an SVX from that dealer Joe Spitz out there and then get the 5spd put in while spending the month of June skiing on Mt Hood Last edited by svx_commuter; 10-10-2002 at 05:32 AM. |
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But after skiing I could drive back to the east coast in 5 speed SVX
Now that would be a great ending to a fine vacation |
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they (small car) should workout a package deal with timberline! I'm currently trying to figure out a way to get this past my wife!
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That would be cool Just having an SVX in Oregon would be awesome. I am jealous wwwiiiiiiidddeeeeee oooppppeeennn rrrooaadddssssss....................
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