Whether to buy an auto and do a manual conversion when i get the money or just wait for a manual to come avaliable. If you find a nonturbo early legacy in the junkyard, you can use its transmission, cross member, pedal cluster, etc. Im going to change my answer and say, no, you cannot do this. Used jdm subaru ty856ub1ka 6 speed manual grb 20082014 sti transmission with 5x114 hubs, brembos, axles, diff, subframes etc. And the fact is, an automatic and especially an automated manual can. I have a 2003 wrx 5speed and do a lot of highway driving. Shifts perfectly and absolutely zero issues with the swap. You want a manual transmission and your forester is unsellable or you have too. Your car is out of warranty this will certainly void your warranty and. Jdm subaru wrx 2002 2004 5speed manual transmission.
Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Transmission 6mt clutch fork auto driveshaft or sti driveshaft and enlarge the holes on the driveshaft and yoke or switch the yoke. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isnt terrible. Complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza ebay. The first way is pretty jerryrigged, but it gets the job done by just tricking the ecu into thinking the car is always in neutral. Subaru turbo 5 speed manual gearbox push and pull type. I dont normally post things like this, so be gentle.
Jdm subaru wrx 5 speed manual transmission swap with. How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap. In this condensed episode of dirtcheapdaily, youll get all the main steps to convert your automatic subaru to a 5 speed. Seemed pretty fast for and auto well faster then my 05 accord v6 auto. In the forum you will find an informative tech area, a place for members journals, vendors with special members pricing, and monthly contests. Heres a good thread on nabisco for auto5 speed in a wrx. All imprezas got a facelift and interior enhancements for the 2004 model year, taking cues from the ultrahigh performance wrx sti.
E4 wrx build pt1 how to swap transmissions on a bugeye subaru wrx. Eventually, though, the wrx shed its impreza prefix to function as a standalone model. As you can see, our test drivers were enthusiasts and all looked for a sporting connection with the wrxs. How to remove subaru manual transmission 2004 subaru. Motor long block can be used from automatic or manual for swap. I bought an 04 wrx 5mt swap package, but little did i know the transmission had a bad main shaft rear brake plate. Mostly, they found it with the manual, and it wasnt just. Id love to swap in an ej255 with turbo, but i expect thats a bit out of my price range, aside from the complexity.
You have a choice of any wrx 5mt6 speeds obviously swap in too. The forester may have a lower gear, search the charts. Late 2004 wrx sti models came without the stubs and instead had male front axles. Subaru outback questions transmission swap cargurus. Unfortunately, as im sure you know, the manuals are rare. Igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. Ive seen a couple references to difficulties due to phase 1 vs. Mint condition 2004 sti usdm dccd 6 speed transmission swap with 66k miles in stock and ready to ship. Is there a difference between an automatic and a manual ej25. View and download subaru impreza 2004 service manual online. Ss clutch line, complete kartboy shift bushings, not using a rs tranny in a wrx dont go through all the trouble if youre not upgrading or using something that can haddle the power colin, sep 25. Is it something where i could swap ecus along with the engines, assuming the donor was also a manual.
We wish we could offer a product to make this simple but because of the many changes in subaru wiring between car model and years, we cant make a product that w. I am highly interested in this swap, because my wife originally bought the car for herself, so the automatic was what she desired. If you want 5sp swapped, you must get wrx 5sp harnesses, fuel controller, and ecu send to iwire or diy. Manual starters will fit automatic s but not the other way around.
Early in its history, the impreza, which has served as subarus compact sedan since 1992, was available as a highperformance variant named the wrx. I ended up writing this entire thing to help, thought id post it here just in case anyone needed similar information. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. I searched for a long time, but the information for automatic is very limited for manual transmission they have pdf. I have searched here on the forums, and as far as i can see, there is no one that has completed the automatic to manual transmission conversion swap.
Used 2004 subaru impreza for sale near you edmunds. So between wagon and sedan, transmission, and modelsthoughts. They didnt have much to select in the used side, so i had to drive an auto. Subaru sti 6 speed manual transmissions jspec auto sports. Most important are wrx 5sp dash, engine harnesses and ecu. I work for a subaru dealership so maintenance and parts are pretty easy to get and pay for. Im looking to see where i can find a transmission stamps so i can pick up a new clutch for my 2004 subaru wrx that had the motor swap to a ej255 i dont know if its the original transmission or if it goes with the ej255 block that did it so i can make a point me to where.
It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Pm00008 pm00011 16 install in the reverse order of removal. A buddy of mine asked how to wire his auto to manual swap. Hks carbonti vs 3 straight pipe exhaust setups which one sounds best. Discussing automatic to 6 speed swap in my 2004 xt forester. Subaru manual transmission conversion essentials youtube. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. I need to replace transmission auto, 2000 outback 2. Im looking at buying my first forester but i have a little delemer. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza when you shop the largest online selection at. Up for sale is a complete sti transmission swap package pulled from a good running and driving jdm grb sti in japan. You have a choice of any wrx 5mt6 speeds obviously swap in too, but i will. We also inspect the cars current set of mods, and take it out on a mg channel first. Early 2004 wrx sti models came with axle stubs inserted in the transmission with female front axles.
They might need a repair for an older car that wont exceed the value of the car. Jdm subaru wrx ej205 turbo automatic awd transmission gearbox tv1b4mb3aa. This is a topic ive been trying to get information on for a while. And a sedan doesnt leave room for my 105lb gsd in the back. I try to put a 2009 auto ej25 into a 2006 manual subaru outback. This is the case through the mid90s but it may not have stayed that way into the 2000s.
Search from 14 subaru impreza wrxs for sale, including a used 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti sedan, a used 2004 subaru impreza wrx sedan, and a used 2004 subaru impreza wrx wagon. There is no diff between ecus on auto or manual, only an id pin that is. I see that youre looking to swap a manual transmission to an automatic. Manual transmissions often have a smaller starter hole and require a different cface dimensioned starter to bolt up. The auto wagon was fun to drive but not the same as controlling the cars shifting myself. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster as 11 remove the timing belt guide. Auto to manual conversion subaru forester owners forum. Wrx on top, sti on bottom 02 wrx to 05 sti steering rack swap warning. I bought an 04 wrx 5mt swap package, but little did i know the transmission had a. I also have a wrecked 1999 outback with a much lower mileage 2.