Starting 5spd conversion

[Earthworm]

Ah Ha!! I figured it out. The other plug IS for the cruise control. It's always open unless you're in 5th gear. I'll be wiring that into the same circuit that the clutch and brake use to disconnect the cruise.

Cruise is disengaged if:

- press the brake
- press the clutch
- pull shifter out of 5th

(plus the normal ways)

I hooked up the battery today!! Reverse lights work, ignition works, clutch ignition (neutral) switch works, starter works! I may even get a chance to start the engine tomorrow!!!

[Subafreak]

Kick ass




BTW: I first wired my B.U. lights to the neutral switch. No good

[Earthworm]

Originally posted by Subafreak
Kick ass

BTW: I first wired my B.U. lights to the neutral switch. No good

Thanks to Huck's how-to I didn't make that mistake. I have my interior back together now with the exception of the driver's seat. I did not have to trim my shifter surround panel.

The test I'm most worried about is the cruise control. I have a lot of soldered wires in that circuit!

(If only I didn't have to work tomorrow)

p.s. - happy new year!

[huck369]

David,
Glad you're about back on the road, I bet you're really looking forward to taking her for a spin

[Earthworm]

I did start the engine on the 1st for a few seconds. Had to shut it off though since I'm working in my parents' basement.

I'm having starter troubles as I see some other swappers are having. I turn the key and instead of turning over the engine the starter just clicks. People say that not enough voltage is getting to the starter so I'll have to check that out the next chance I get.

I'm new here, and doing a 5 speed swap as well. I was hoping that you guys could answer a few questions for ,me too.

I'm using a '95 Impreza drivetrain. Will the 3.90 ring and pinion out of the impreza physically fit into the SVX diff?

How did you guys wire up back up lights?

Thanks a lot

[huck369]

Originally posted by DERS
I'm new here, and doing a 5 speed swap as well. I was hoping that you guys could answer a few questions for ,me too.

I'm using a '95 Impreza drivetrain. Will the 3.90 ring and pinion out of the impreza physically fit into the SVX diff?

How did you guys wire up back up lights?

Thanks a lot

I hadn't seen an Impreza with 3.90s, all I've seen were 4.11's.
As for will they fit...they will if it had the same style housing...but if it has the smaller housing it won't.
Good news is the older Subarus (GL's and XT's) use the 3.90's in the correct size housing, so you can find one of those pretty easy (I have one myself, but it's a spare for my XT6)

I'm running a 95 Impreza tranny in mine too...but it had 4.11's....

Best of luck in your swap,

[GreenMarine]

Earthworm, hope to see the 5 speed at Reading!!! We will be the only ones there with 5 speeds and Stebros!!!! Hehehe That is unless Mike (green1995SVX) decides to do a 5 speed swap instead of replacing his Auto...

[huck369]

Originally posted by GreenMarineSVX
Earthworm, hope to see the 5 speed at Reading!!! We will be the only ones there with 5 speeds and Stebros!!!! Hehehe That is unless Mike (green1995SVX) decides to do a 5 speed swap instead of replacing his Auto...

Unless I show up ....of course I have a Magnaflow system....

Originally posted by GreenMarineSVX
Earthworm, hope to see the 5 speed at Reading!!! We will be the only ones there with 5 speeds and Stebros!!!! Hehehe That is unless Mike (green1995SVX) decides to do a 5 speed swap instead of replacing his Auto...

Chris-

My SVX is currently undergoing the swap... I never planned on replacing the Auto.

Also, my tranmission is from an Impreza and uses 3.90 diff's.

Mike

[Subafreak]

Originally posted by huck369


Unless I show up ....of course I have a Magnaflow system....

Well then me and Huck will represent the 5 speeds with Magnaflows then

[Phast SVX]

I should be at reading as long as my engine goes in on schedule.
phil

[huck369]

So that would be 5, 5-speeds there if we all make it?
It'd be a new record for sure

Unfortunately the Impreza housing I have is the smaller one. So if I get the ring and pinion out of an old XT6 they should fit into the svx diff? I was thinking about just having rear axles made and mounting the impreza housing into my SVX. Does anyone know anybody who could build them?

[huck369]

You'd lose your LSD rear diff, by using the Impreza Housing, plus the smaller housing isn't as strong, and you'll be putting 100HP more through it than the Impreza was....I'd recomend finding a good large housing 3.90 diff, and swap the ring and pinion into your LSD housing.