Some Guidance required.

[WRXGirly]

Looking for some knowledgable folks to guide me here.

1) I have a classic WRX type RA. The whole motorway thing is getting me down with the short ratio box. Does anyone know of the most common changes in the gearbox area , i.e. love the rapid acceleration so would a late model sti 6spd box drop straight in ??All other suggestions welcome.

2 ) does anyone know a good impreza breakers , need some spare parts!!

Thanxs

Claire

[oobster]

Don't know about question 1, but for question 2 try:

a) Grade-A Subaru - http://www.gradea-subaru.co.uk

Glenburgie Subaru - http://www.glenburgie-subaru.co.uk/

c) City Auto Salvage - http://www.cityautosalvage.co.uk

[dave_morgan]

Don't know about your first question, but there are quite a few good routes for second had parts.

1) Post in the wanted forum here, as there's a good readership and a lot of us have got spares lying around doing nothing.

2) Try an online parts locator who will send out requests to a network of yards if you don't find the part online eg http://www.carparts-uk.com

3) Try Glenburgie up in Forres. Good selection of spares at reasonable prices (www.glenburgie-subaru.co.uk)

Good luck! Posting on this thread would probably be a good plan too, as you might get some local replies so avoid carriage costs etc.

HTH

Dave

[coulty]

The late model 6 speed would need a rear diff also. You will be limited to the gearboxes you can put in without changing the rear diff. I can send you a file that list all the ratios of gearbox/diff that would allow you to make your mind up. Be aware that a 6 speed with rear diff might set you back at least 2.5k-3k !!! (and try finding one too!)

Another option might be to get a late spec sti5/6 box and diff like i did and it is geared to about 160mph but sits at sane revs for motorways. Will still set you back nearly 2k inc fitting though.

Talk to David @ API (01926 614522) who knows his stuff and can supply most of the subaru gearboxes. Just tell him i sent you.

Stuart

[dave_morgan]

There's an echo in here !!

[WRXGirly]

Ok cheers!!