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Old 04-08-2011, 11:45 AM
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I know this is P-WRX, but being as most of you here are members at OzFoz I thought i might as well ask here 1st...

I'm on the lookout for a possible replacement manual gearbox for the 99 Forester GT, as i think mine might be on its way out.. what are my realistic options? i'm trying to weight up whether i just strip and repair the one i have already, or if there are box's that i can swap out from other models/MY's that are relatively cheap.

I'd consider a 6sp conversion if its worthwhile, but an idea of the costs involved would be great.

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i paid 2k for my low k version 4 sti dccd 4.444 box when i lunched my stocker, basically any 4.444 box will be a bolt in affair with no change of rear diff required the later model xt boxes also bolt in but i'm not sure when the change was regarding push/pull clutches
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6k speed = budget 5-7k (best case/worst case)
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6000 speed! Must have epic gearing!
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Also,

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale/438...ff-8-bolt.html
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6000 speed! Must have epic gearing!
Same gearbox as used in the EVO in 2 Fast 2 Furious!
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^^^ that would be your cheapest 'get of of jail' card
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Thats what i'm trying to work out.. do i want a cheap-fix or do i want something that will last until the motor dies and a drop a new engine in.
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As mentioned it will depend on your rear diff as to what box to get...

Or if you want to spend some more and upgrade the rear diff too.

$1-2k to fix a 5 speed.
$1-2k to buy a 2nd hand box and smash it in.
$5-7k to fit a 6 speed. Upper end if you want DCCD or 06/07 spec.

Maybe need to factor $500 for a rear diff if the ratios do not suit.

Edit: What is actually wrong with your current gearbox? Personally I'd fill it with smurf snot and drive it till it breaks, unless you need reliability for track or something.
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Hell no, no track use :-)

It's just my daily from Scarbs to Wangara and back every day. Driving to work this morning I missed a gear and it was making some funny noises after, so just got me thinking about what i need to budget for if I have lunched it.

I got the car super cheap, so don't mind splashing a little on a transplant box if its necessary.
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