SVX get a 2.2 tranny w/ 4:11

SVX-FF · #1 02-29-2004, 08:28 PM

On March 5th I will be starting my first transplant in my SVX. She will go under the knife and will get a tranny and rear out of a 96 Impreza with a 4:11 final drive. I am hoping to have it complete with in a day or two. At the same time she will get the cam seals replaced, new waterpump, t-stat, t-belt, and a full underbody green neon kit. this will be a 3 generation project because my 60 year old father and 12 year old son will be helping me. I will take as many pictures as possible and also notes. If there are any special request I will try to see what I can do, just let me know.

NomadTW · #2 02-29-2004, 11:56 PM

auto or manual?

SVX-FF · #3 03-01-2004, 12:42 AM

The tranny is a 4EAT automatic. not sure if adding cooler or not. It does not get that warm in Minneapolis, MN.

GreenMarine · #4 03-01-2004, 06:22 AM

Add one just incase... It may not get that warm in MN ,but I can besure to say that it gets warm inside the tranny... This is pretty cool... I know we have all talked about this sort of mod, but I've never known anyone to have done it.. .

Let us know whow it goes!!!

#5 03-01-2004, 08:03 AM

Remember, you have to swap out the ring and pinion in the rear differential, NOT THE WHOLE DIFFERENTIAL. The diff's are different. The SVX has a limited slip rear where the other subarus dont.

Mike

huck369 · #6 03-01-2004, 08:24 AM

I think you're gonna like the results

Myxalplyx · #7 03-01-2004, 08:56 AM

I like the results and it havent even gotten started.

I've had long nights thinking about a 4.44 (or 4.11) gear ratio in an SVX. If it's fairly cheap, that would be the ticket. I could deal with the higher revs during highway driving.

And yes, please put a tranny cooler in for cheap insurance. I'd hate to see something like this go astray becaus the tranny heated up a little too much. Thanks for taking this on.

And yes, I know I don't own an SVX. Perhaps someday though.

SVX-FF · #8 03-01-2004, 09:50 AM

Tranny cooler it is. All will be good in a week than. I will get the pics up on the web as soon as I can.

#9 03-01-2004, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SVX-FF
The tranny is a 4EAT automatic. not sure if adding cooler or not. It does not get that warm in Minneapolis, MN.

Who says it doesn't get that warm in Minneapolis? Just cause we get cold doesn't mean it doesn't get hot. Albuquerque we ain't though........

Anyway, welcome (in advance) to Minnesota. Look me up when you get here. I'll be anxious to see your project.

-Mark

Subafreak · #10 03-01-2004, 07:28 PM

The SVX tranny with 4:11 finals runs right about 3,250rpms at 80mph.

Want to know how I know?

Myxalplyx · #11 03-01-2004, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Subafreak
The SVX tranny with 4:11 finals runs right about 3,250rpms at 80mph.

Want to know how I know?

Yes, how do you know?

GreenMarine · #12 03-02-2004, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Subafreak
The SVX tranny with 4:11 finals runs right about 3,250rpms at 80mph.

Want to know how I know?

That's just alittle more than my 5 MT... That'd be pretty cool.... Yes, How do ya know all mighty subafreak???

Have ya had the chance to drive one that had that done to it???

#13 03-02-2004, 11:00 AM

heehee

he just did it to mine

and apparently he's stretched its legs already

-adam

Subafreak · #14 03-02-2004, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alacrity024
heehee

he just did it to mine

and apparently he's stretched its legs already

-adam

I can't help it, it just gets up to speed so fast now.

NomadTW · #15 03-02-2004, 10:46 PM

just what i wanted to hear
seeing as how that's what is going into my svx

well i'm puttin in the entire tranny not just the finals