How much all up 6 speed conversion on a classic ?.

[RobEvo5]

Anyone give us a ballpark price what it would cost for parts and labour to do a 6 speed conversion on a classic - All up price ?.

Thanks

[Krissyb]

Around 1900 to 2200 for everything then labour ..... I don't know as I'd do it myself but probably 6hours work, maybe less maybe more depending.

[Krissyb]

You need to ask yourself also is it worth it, a lot of people who go this route, only do so because of the power/ torque output of their engine. The 6 speed I hear is hard to get on with , people often missing 5th and getting 3rd etc etc.

[RobEvo5]

Ok thanks - Had a hawk STI, and must say I much prefer the feel of the 5 speed.

But I'm considering something at the moment, and for the power in question it would need a 6 speed or a rebuild PPG which could spiral in cost. And I don't like whinny boxes as a daily driver. Hence 6 speed.

My consideration as the moment is more whether i can be bothered with the aggravation of it all.

[RobEvo5]

Srub above gone off that idea of a project as its not something I can do.

Terminator X old classic is back on the market on snet, and owner would now sell for 4K for quick purchase. Say 3K for 6 speed conversion gives you a 447bhp forged classic with 6 spped for 7K or less if you do it yourself.

Nice car for someone - But I'm out as they say.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Krissyb

You need to ask yourself also is it worth it, a lot of people who go this route, only do so because of the power/ torque output of their engine. The 6 speed I hear is hard to get on with , people often missing 5th and getting 3rd etc etc.

My 6 speed is as sweet as.

[simba]

Originally Posted by RobEvo5

Srub above gone off that idea of a project as its not something I can do.

Terminator X old classic is back on the market on snet, and owner would now sell for 4K for quick purchase. Say 3K for 6 speed conversion gives you a 447bhp forged classic with 6 spped for 7K or less if you do it yourself.

Nice car for someone - But I'm out as they say.

its a good car that and looks more of a sleeper if thats at all pos with a scoob lol

[Krissyb]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

My 6 speed is as sweet as.

I've gone the 6 speed route fella after a lot of research I can't wait for the feel of a 6 speed

[Skullfudge]

Got the T-Shirt

A decent low milage 6 speed will cost you up to 3K. I paid 2.5K for a UK 6 speed with 15,000 miles on it.

In addition will be the labour.


I must admit I never liked it at first. I found the gears to close together and normal driving in traffic will result in many more gear changes that a 5 speed due to ratios.

However, I have now got used to it and its nice for the street.

On track its VERY easy to select the wrong gear when down shifting. !!!!!

[andy-m]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

....On track its VERY easy to select the wrong gear when down shifting. !!!!!

problem solved :-
http://www.sssdrive.com/subaru_eng.php

[SpecB]

Hmmm, how much I want one!

[kartingsteve]

I payed 2k for mine and it had done about 16k but not rear hubs but I still using my original diff , having a 5 speed for 7 year the 6 has taken a bit of time to tune in too, The 6 speed makes it a bit more aggressive as the first 4 gears are not far from the first 3 of a 5 speed .

[Scott.T]

About 2K Rob for for all the bit's. it wouldbe approx7 hour job for Vince at £35p/h.
5 speeds do last if treated well. I think the later 5 speed is better then the 96-98 variants. Plus there's always the type R option you went for on your last 2.5 classic.

[MIDLIFE]

My 6 speed is as sweet as.
+1 (never hit 3rd instead of 5th in 3 years) jdm box not sure if the uk box is different.

[subaruian]

Originally Posted by RobEvo5

Srub above gone off that idea of a project as its not something I can do.

Terminator X old classic is back on the market on snet, and owner would now sell for 4K for quick purchase. Say 3K for 6 speed conversion gives you a 447bhp forged classic with 6 spped for 7K or less if you do it yourself.

Nice car for someone - But I'm out as they say.

was thinking the same as you rob on that classic was gonna buy it for 4k then swap all parts to the type-r and put 6speed in added it all up and diddnt think it was worth it anyways something else caught my eye

ian

[Anger]

It's missing gears on the strip or track normally... Never have with road driving

[C. J.]

Never have an issue with track , only drag strip .

[C. J.]

You can find 6 speed set ups for as little as £1200.00 non dccd Jdm with linkage ,Craddle, prop and diff

[jura11]

Originally Posted by andy-m

problem solved :-
http://www.sssdrive.com/subaru_eng.php

Nice,someone selling on 22b

http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...;f=34;t=003906

Jura

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Hmmm, how much I want one!

This will help

http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...;f=34;t=003906


Jura

[SpecB]

Could really do with a UK box in mine - don't have any issues with shifting in the 6 speed (short throw modded) but could do with out the 3.5k rpm at 80!

[53WRX]

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[Krissyb]

I paid 1600 quid for my 6 speed, and I fitted it all myself mate .

There are bargains out there if you want fancy dccd then expect to pay for it.

[andy-m]

^^^ and Krissyb sold his old drivetrain to me so the 6-speed conversion doesnt cost as much as you think if your current drivetrain isin decent condition !

[DukeBoy]

Mine cost me £500 for an RB320 box

[53WRX]

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[subaruian]

Originally Posted by 53WRX

Oh dear I was right in my suspicions

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-g...een-stung.html

what a cnut

i nearly bought this car feel sorry for jay who bought this car