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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

My 6 speed is as sweet as. :nod:

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

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

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. !!!!!

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

Hmmm, how much I want one!

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 .

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.

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

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:wink:

ian

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

Never have an issue with track , only drag strip .

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

Nice,someone selling on 22b

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

Jura

This will help

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


Jura

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!

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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.

^^^ 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 !

Mine cost me £500 for an RB320 box

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what a cnut :shark:

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