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Ideas on replacing a busted g/box for a 98 GC8 WRX
Hey guys,
Ive just blown my 5sp gearbox in my 98 GC8 wrx, and would want to know some possible ideas on what option too take?? I've had a few quotes just too swap it for a 2nd hand one, but I've also seen a 1-2 PPG box for under $2500, which wasnt far off I was quoted for the 2nd hand box?? Is rebuilding an option?? Just wanted to know whats the best bang for bucks?? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers |
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If it was me I'd just buy a 01-04 STi non DCCD 6spd box as its fairly indestructible.
Call Dougie at STechnic as he usually supplies and installs them for a good price.
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budget up to $2.5K for a 4.44 5 speed installed.
If you are going to stick with the 5 speed, you may as well get a good one. 4.44 final drive speeds are the most durable. Otherwise budget around $5K for a 6 speed upgrade. Its worth it and stronger than a 5 speed with PPG aftermarket gears. You can beat up on a 6 speed all day and it'll handle it no problems. Only downside is around 30kg of extra weight. fuck all really.
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What gear did you break?
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depends on your budget mate
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Ohh yeh sweet cheers for the help I'll give him a call. The busted gear was 2nd, from what I've heard its pretty common??
I'll have too look into the 6sp idea then, is it a very hard conversion?? Was thinking bout doing it myself but not too sure if I can commit to it....and in the mean time I'm riding a road bike in this beautiful perth weather. |
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Ive got a 4.11 rear diff and drive shafts to suit pm me if you need them at all depending on what route you take. Phil
In saying that though I would vote not attempting a six speed swap by yourself get e reputable workshop like Doug @ Stechnic to do it for you much less hassle
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The 4.44 5 speed is a good option for an old 98 WRX that you probably don't want to throw $5000+ at unless it's pretty special.
They're a hell of a lot more durable than the 3.9 box the 98 came with, you'll struggle to find a 3.9 direct replacement as they're all rooted or half rooted already. Budget on around $2200-$2500 for a decent 4.44 5 speed, matching rear diff and good oils installed. |
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Cheers guys, managed too get a 4.44 box and matching diff for $1350!! Only thing is that I might have too change one of the tailshafts, depending whether or not the old one was lsd.
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Better to return the 98 diff I sold you and swap it at no charge for a later 4.44 diff. I'll be available on Saturday if need be, let me know how it turns out. |
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