Second hand 5 speeds are usually around $1000-$2000 depending on age and ratios. 4.44 boxes are generally worth more than 3.9 boxes

6 speed non DCCD usually is around $4500. DCCD is usually around $5500. Budget an extra $1000 for extra conversion parts and install labour.

Second hand upgraded 5 speeds with stronger gearsets usually around $3000-$5000 depending on brand of gearset and age.

Rebuilding a 5 speed with stronger gears costs around $4500 for 1st/2nd and up around $6500 for 1st to 4th. Other things to consider are billet shift forks and interlocks if you decide on a dog engagement gearset.

Cheers. Where can I get the stronger gearsets to chuck in my box? (Perth naturally)

[QUOTE=98 REX]im gonna take the gearbox out soon and open it up and find out what it is
im hoping its just the lay shaft what is fckd up[/QUOTE]


There is a number of traps you can fall into should you attempt to do this or go down the path of repair if you have not done this before. There is now a new replacment bearing for the main shaft, this unlike the ( most ) of the current ones in the gear boxes has a step down around 1.5mm , this requires the gear box to be reshimed & parts machined.

[QUOTE=seagull]There is a number of traps you can fall into should you attempt to do this or go down the path of repair [/QUOTE]


Sounds like something I said to you once.

[QUOTE=seagull]........this requires the gear box to be reshimed & parts machined.[/QUOTE]

Sounds odd, and inconvenient?

dougie is really diggin it.. lol

i had the same problem as u as well when i had my dodgey 5 spd in my wrx. driving slowly @ around 40km/h and my gearstick popped out from 2nd and got stuck in between netural and 2nd and clank clank... 2nd gear teeth was farked.

managed to shift into every other gear and had it replaced the following day with a 4.44 box.

however, 5spds are all fragile pussies and i will stay away from them unless it's a dog-box.

went for a 6spd and no dramas at all.. just tt i enjoyed it so much till my 5spd clutch is starting to shag out....

[QUOTE=dtrally]Sounds like something I said to you once.



Sounds odd, and inconvenient?[/QUOTE]

yep , But I know a machinist

So safely 7k would get a 6 speed, dccd installed?

i have taken the box out and 3 gear is missin about 5 teeth booth cogs
should i just replace the cogs or buy complete new shaft

Unless there's chips on second gear you don't have to replace the mainshaft, saving you about $400. I can get you a brand new 3/4 set (genuine Subaru) for $480.
3 and 4 must be changed as a pair. You'll need a couple of gaskets as well, which I also have if you need them.

what is the cog right oposite to the 3 gear cog because it missing teeth aswell