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03-18-2013, 11:31 PM
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5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I'm thinking of swapping, but not sure if I want to do it myself. Anyone still providing this service? In or near TX preferred.
How much to get it done?
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'93 Anniversary Edition SVX 122k - 3.7 FD 5MT Swap, ECUtune 1a1, Bontrager RSB, Mad Restoration underway! '20 Honda Ridgeline Custom Oil Caps, Battery Bars, Phenolic Spacers for sale here: http://www.x35design.com 
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04-03-2013, 08:16 AM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I'd be interested in this info too
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04-03-2013, 08:30 AM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I have a 3 rd person that just contacted me with the same question...
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When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything.
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04-03-2013, 12:52 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
you could run a workshop and have all three done at the same time lol
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R
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04-03-2013, 01:04 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
We need the WHO in the Who is going to do it
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When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything.
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04-03-2013, 01:53 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
1 man, 2 weeks, 3 trannies and 3500 miles....
This sounds like a job for Super Nate!!! http://goo.gl/maps/aIGox
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0 Last edited by Hocrest; 04-03-2013 at 01:56 PM.
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04-03-2013, 01:57 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016  2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields.  4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 04-03-2013 at 04:34 PM.
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04-03-2013, 03:22 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
It's a long way from all of you but I had a guy in Bozeman, Montana do my 5 speed swap. It's an '05 WRX tranny. It's not cheap; you'd probably end up spending $3500-$4500, but you'd have to talk to him. Also, you'll need patience. It doesn't happen over night. He definitely knows what he's doing. It's been over a year for mine and that was his second swap. I posted about it on both forums. Best money I've spent on my SVX so far.
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04-03-2013, 03:32 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I agree. If something happened to this on I would do a 5 speed or maybe a 6 speed on my next one. You have the Sabaru in your right? So I guess it is holding up fine.
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When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything.
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04-03-2013, 04:32 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I agree.
Having driven 5-speed conversions (with both hydraulic and cable-operated clutches) as well as a 6-speed, the 5-speed manual suits my driving style the best. No one ever regretted doing this swap. No one. Makes the car feel like its 1,000 lbs. lighter. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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04-03-2013, 06:22 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
I took my car to a mechanic because it was skipping and shutting off . Turned out to be MAF. Well he cured the stall. But when I got it back it still ran sluggish. I took it back and he said it felt fine to him it's a Subaru . I said check the coils it feels like it is running on 4. Picked it up. He found loose spark plugs. ( what up with that , not the 1st time I heard that on here) he gives the keys to me and says WOW now I know why you were not happy. That runs like a 327 vet.
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When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything. Last edited by Conn SVX; 04-03-2013 at 06:24 PM.
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04-03-2013, 08:02 PM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
Well, I'm out of the market for a swap now... check my signature
SVX will stay a 4.444 auto for now.
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'93 Anniversary Edition SVX 122k - 3.7 FD 5MT Swap, ECUtune 1a1, Bontrager RSB, Mad Restoration underway! '20 Honda Ridgeline Custom Oil Caps, Battery Bars, Phenolic Spacers for sale here: http://www.x35design.com
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04-04-2013, 01:03 AM
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Re: 5 or 6 speed swap...anyone still doing this for hire?
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 (check my sig)
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L w/ 165k+ miles (traded )Mods: Power Slot front rotors, polyurethane sway bar bushings, window scratcher fix, SPD hood struts, Outlaw Engineering phenolic spacers, Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar, R-134a conversion, 93 Legacy SS 5 speed swap, Ceika coilovers, ARP head studs  2001 Black Toyota Sequoia (hauler/daily) 1992 Blue Toyota Cressida (drift car) 1992 Red Toyota MR2 (weekend/track day car)
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