Svx 6 spd conversion

Jut wondering what it would take to do a 6 speed conversion and what tranny and parts it would take.
Thanks
Phill

[SVXRide]

Phil,
PM TomsSVX and SubaFreak - they've both done 6spd swaps.
-Bill

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by SVXRide

Phil,
PM TomsSVX and SubaFreak - they've both done 6spd swaps.
-Bill

Don't forget Alex_umn. He was the first.

Alright thanks guys.
lata
Phill

[TomsSVX]

Money....



The 6 speed ain't cheap and neither is the r180. I got lucky and got a good pirce on a previous car so I could afford it. I also got a steal on the parts.

Tom

[mbtoloczko]

Its possible to do the 6MT conversion without installing the R180. All you need is 3.90 ring and pinion gear from an R160 with a 3.90 axle ratio. The mid '90s Imprezas have this axle ratio. This is what I did this for a customer in Switzerland. Then the 6MT install is not much more difficult than the 5MT install and not quite expensive as doing the R180 option.

[TomsSVX]

I only used the R180 becuase it was at a good price to begin with. I didn't feel like blowing up an R160 if I began to make more power. The SVX should have been equipt with an R180 to begin with, but that is a whole different discussion

Tom

[foxalex]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I only used the R180 becuase it was at a good price to begin with. I didn't feel like blowing up an R160 if I began to make more power. The SVX should have been equipt with an R180 to begin with, but that is a whole different discussion

Tom

So it possible to swap original rear diff with Suretrac Rear LSD R160 ring and pinion gears? I mean, would it be better or more headache, trying to fit them in?

Awsome So it would work if i found a new impreza parts car with the 6spd and the rear 180 diff?
Phill

[TomsSVX]

Yes but the pedals need to be fabbed up and the luinkage needs to be extended... yada yada yada.

Tom