What to get?

[$ gest24 $]

No worries on the tools. If you want to bring your own cool. Most of everything at the Hobby shop is well maintained Snap-on and Craftsman.
So 2-3 days on base then take 2-3 more days to sight see and break in the new Tranny

[TomsSVX]

If I were to come I would plan for a 5 day vaca

Tom

[$ gest24 $]

Can't go wrong with 5 days in this beautiful area!

[SVX-FF]

Hey gest24,

You should hook Tom up with some of that cheap base hotel stuff. ?Do they still do that? Anyway cheap room with a bed and a roof.

Steve

[TomsSVX]

wow.... the generosity out of these guys!!!

Tom

[$ gest24 $]

Originally Posted by SVX-FF

Hey gest24,

You should hook Tom up with some of that cheap base hotel stuff. ?Do they still do that? Anyway cheap room with a bed and a roof.

Steve

The Navy Lodge is still open. Not sure if I could get him a room there but something would be figured out before he'd come out here.

[$ gest24 $]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

wow.... the generosity out of these guys!!!

Tom

Well Tom, to be completely honest with ya. Spending the $ to get you out here and some extra $ to put in your pocket would be worth 10Xs more than having some jackass working on my Pearl. Plus you'd let me help...

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by gest24

Plus you'd let me help...

heh, didn't wanna let me help

[TomsSVX]

I tend not to let people help in my garage... Someone else's, they can do whatever they want

Tom

[$ gest24 $]

Just E-mailed the guy that sells the STi 6 complete kits on Ebay. Hopefully when I'm ready to buy he'll have what I need for the price he quoted Dan.

Tom, when does your school start back up and what's your going rate for the swap?

[TomsSVX]

I might be able to find u one cheaper just give me some time. Those guys always want too much. how about $3600 plus shipping??? If I had more time I would say I would drive out there but I cannot afford to miss work for that long. PM me about the going rate

Tom

[$ gest24 $]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I might be able to find u one cheaper just give me some time. Those guys always want too much. how about $3600 plus shipping??? If I had more time I would say I would drive out there but I cannot afford to miss work for that long. PM me about the going rate

Tom

I remember telling me your connection gets em at 3600. This guy was sellin the set up with the knuckles, starter, clutch parts (master cylindar), and I think the brake master cylinder. I have a couple months to source a 6spd and parts. My budget is 4500 for parts.

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by gest24

I remember telling me your connection gets em at 3600.

If this connection is the same connection that I have, then last I heard he was unwilling to part with any more units without the STi engine along with it. Too many unused, unwanted engines kicking around in the garage, he said.

If it's NOT the same guy, who else do you go to, Tom? I'd be interested to know, since the only other source I have won't come any lower than 5,200$ USD.

[$ gest24 $]

I just need to get my hands on a complete swap by mid summer. If I had the time and $$$$ an STi engine would be ideal. MMMMMM 300HP 6MT SVX...

[SVX10]

Originally Posted by gest24

I just need to get my hands on a complete swap by mid summer. If I had the time and $$$$ an STi engine would be ideal. MMMMMM 300HP 6MT WRX STI with an SVX shell...

Fixed it I'm a bit of a "stickler" to the idea that the SVX is not an SVX without the 3.3L H6. Not saying the STI engine wouldn't be cool...it would be...but not an SVX. Do I sound like a prick yet?

Anyway, back on topic now, even though the 6MT is heavier, it should actually preserve the "marginal" SVX front/rear weight balance. I'm doing a 5MT w/WRX tranny and I don't like the idea that 100lbs is going to be lost between the axles...that's where I want ALL my weight to be