tranny q's

[rat-sack]

would a leggy spec b tranny bolt up to an ej25 out of a 99 outback legacy? if so what would the advantages/disadvantages be? mainly would it compromise acceleration?

[KAG]

First thing to think about is, where would you source this Spec.B tranny? They didn't start the 6mt until 07, and as far as I know, none of those cars have been reported totaled.

Are you planning on keeping your ej25 n/a? Or would you be doing a swap? It'd be a lot to consider having a heavy duty drivetrain being powered by a light duty n/a engine...

[rat-sack]

so not worth it just go with the 5mt?

[rougeben83]

The gearing on the 6mt is lower than on most N/A 5mt's. (3.9) On a stock ej25 it may actually make your car feel slower.

source a 4.11 or jdm 4.44 5mt and you'll get better acceleration.

[Kansei]

you know this is exactly what I was looking for.

eventually...(once I save 3k) I will be swapping an STi motor into my legacy and a 6MT. I want to know if the swap to a 6mt is the same as a swap to the 5mt?

anyone?

[KAG]

The 6spd transmission alone will cost at least $3k. Add all the other parts (diff, clutch, shifter, axles, etc.) and your up to almost $4500.

Just my 2 cents.

[jey]

The 6MT is physically longer than the 5MT, so you will need a different driveshaft too - though I think one from an automatic works...

[Huffer]

The 6MT is physically longer than the 5MT, so you will need a different driveshaft too - though I think one from an automatic works...

Yep - the 4EAT driveshaft fits the 6MT conversion.

[Kansei]

YOUR KIDDING!!! that much.........damn.................

i wanted six speed.... I guess 5mt it is if thats the cost....