The INSTALL / SWAP! | JDM V7 STi 6 Speed Swap #7

[@gjpp23]

Thank you, I will be coming back with question soon here. (Swapping the fully STI Drivetrain into my 02' Wrx wagon)

[@CompressorSurge]

Graham Pitre I'd love to do that to my own Wagon 👍🔥

[@Puma6922]

thanks brother dropping a spec b transmission into my 03 blob eye wagon this weekend

[@cordcd7]

Congratulations man! Welcome to the club. Glad it went well for you.

[@twade8669]

happy to have found you're page as im in Reno Nevada doing a jdm ej205 swap into my 99 legacy 2.5gt limited, and this is exactly what i wanted to do as well! the gear ratio is perfect for the 2.0 with a bigger turbo and front mount, subscribed :) and will most likely use this video for my swap as well thanks!

[@BNR-Ant]

Fuck yeah man. Happy to see everything looking good. Now you can make big power and launch it!

[@juanbrujo2010]

Cool man thanks, i will be doing this in a few month, now i have and idia, but is going to be a full swap drive train brembos drive shaft diff ALL, except engine...

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

Also in regards to the STI transmissions, They're all 3.9!!!! The only difference is that the USDM and ADM ones I believe or any that come with the 2.5L engine have a reducer in the centre differential housing, they're essentially drop down gears, reduces it by 1.1 so 3.9/1.1 = 3.54, to match the rear diff. using those 3.54 transmissions can match the stock wrx diff, though my advice is those transmissions are suited for the 2.5L which has low down torque and short ratio for 2L engines.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

thank you for you time and effort you have helped me and so many others keep up the good work .

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

Nice video, just one thing bro. 'where you say in your thread no more slipping clutch etc' that 3.9 R160 is EXTREMELY WEAK the higher that number the ring and pinion gets weaker unless you get a physically larger differential like the r180. at least rear diffs are easy to replace. I think if you go 5*100 STi hubs, 2 piston wrx brakes rear and r180 axles and differential you can have the R180 rear end (obviously budget is a thing and IMO much better than having a 5 speed even using the 3.9 diff) Don't dump the clutch as it'll snap axles or that 3.9 differential. Nice guide, I really enjoyed it and I learnt a lot!

[@SubieRumble]

Yeah I'm aware of all that stuff. Luckily for my r160, I don't beat on my car too much. I'll upgrade to the r180 one day though

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

+Subie Rumble if it's an open diff it'll go to one side and break on a launch.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

+Subie Rumble is it an open diff or vlsd? ive decided to sell my r180 parts and put in vlsd into 3.9 diff

[@SubieRumble]

Jared Tate Not sure, I think it's just open. I think the all season package Legacy's had the vlsd rears in 3.90

[@stevehealy7504]

Good view. Did it make a huge difference on the road.

[@staggeredhorizons3657]

awesome video, glad it turned out well

[@rebel.mma.youtube]

Hello, great video. How does one know what type of diff ratio they have? To me it looks like there are only two types of rear diff. A r160 n r180 is this true? Like how do u know if ur rear diff is 3.54 or 3.9? Is the r180 from an sti compatible with axles of a wrx? Is a sti box compatible with wrx front axles Thank u

[@Djyova1018]

What about the axels and the brake conversion?? There is a bit more to that then just swiping the transmission

[@SubieRumble]

Not necessarily, it depends on what you're swapping in. If you retain the R160 instead of opting to the R180, then you can keep your axles, brakes, hubs, etc. All you need to ensure the R160 works is an auto driveshaft & the correct gear ratio to match the transmission's. That's the difference between a $2500ish 6 speed swap or close to a $5000 6 speed swap. It all depends what you want.

[@Djyova1018]

+Subie Rumble Wow!! Okay!! You know what doing to my WRX. I never knew that. I always thought you had to do everything,

[@anthonymaynard9809]

How did you go about the wiring from the sti trans to the wrx trans, did you swap any of the old wrx trans wiring to the new 6 speed or left as is and plugged in by breaking the little plastic peices inside the 6 pin connector

[@motivationindrive8514]

im thinking on getting 2017 wrx, but i hear the wrx is set to 50/50 split center dif, trying to research swapping center diff to rear biased like the STI lol maybe just buy the used 07 sti for 26000 45000 miles on it. buying used im alwways sketched on how the car was treated. ugh the dilemmas

[@gcwildboyz6354]

hi! Can i put 6speed transmition on my non turbo outback impreza 2005

[@nikolotolentino]

Is that eric at 5:10? I am thinking of swapping my transmission as well for 6 speed but I don't know where to start or where to get a six speed, or even find a place that would swap it. :(

[@germaind090498]

do you thing i can swap a 6 speed v7 in my 2004 subaru impreza 2.5 rs i can get SHIFTER,LSD REAR DIFFERENTIAL,PROPELLER SHAFT,FLYWHEEL,FRONT AXLES X 2,REAR AXLES X 2,REAR CROSS MEMBER,TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER thanks

[@adriandominguez3678]

I just got an 06 wrx and want to do the sti transmission swap. Would I have to change the knuckles and everything else? I would like to keep mine on a decent budget and not have to spend an arm and a leg. I've also been reading a lot about the PPG gears but that final gear on the sti just seems like the better choice and those gears are about a 5k install assuming you do it yourself.

[@SubieRumble]

No you won't need to change knuckles unless you use an STi R180 rear diff. Stick to the R160 to retain your current knuckles & axles.

[@adriandominguez3678]

Subie Rumble thanks man what about the DCCD control cause I seen some trannys have it and some don't I'm just trying to do all my research before I do it cause I don't wanna mess it up. I picked up the car real cheap and I knew from the go it was gonna be a fixer upper.

[@abrrham]

can you use an R180 if you wanted to?

[@kalabityjak]

So would it be easier to put a 2001 6 speed into a 2007 na impreza hawkeye then putting a 2007 6 speed? Or or do you have to put a 2007 in it? Also is the ratio of a 2001 6 speed the same as the 2007 diff?

[@Smitty_Online]

awesome video man.

[@mamafratelli3459]

where did you find that front grille ?

[@TriniRogue]

What's the importance of matching the rear differential with the transmission final drive? is this something specific you have to do as it's and awd? honest question here as with most FR layout cars ( from my understanding ) you can throw whatever diff in the back to either shorten or lengthen gears, anyone knowledgeable is welcome to explain.

[@SubieRumble]

+TriniRogue Yes, you need your rear gear ratios to match your differential ratios. If they don't match up, you'll grind gears. With a 2wd car, you'd be fine. But the since this car has a front diff, a center diff & a rear diff. They all must play nice. I'm sure there's plenty of info on NASIOC as I don't know the specifics.

[@TriniRogue]

+Subie Rumble I got you, makes sense when you put it like that and thanks for the info.

[@MrRedcelica]

dont you need sti cv joints and hubs with brembos??

[@yojamf]

my concern is can i just use that flywheel or is just not capable with the wrx one

[@lucasc6485]

Was there the same amount of wires coming off of the jdm 6speed as your usdm 5speed?

[@kevingilpin1976]

Do you know of this 6 spd swap will fit a legacy wagon?

[@jerryvarnum3785]

Did you change the Transmission mount or did it stay the same?

[@jordanp6420]

My Hawkeye wrx is running 290 horsepower with the 5 speed, is it likely to blow soon and I’ll need the six speed of not worth upgrading unless I want to bump the power up? Really good videos, sorry about what happened to your car, hope you come back with another Subaru soon

[@springsmuzic]

Hey I have an 05 WRX (wagon) I plan on doing this same swap. My question is, do I have to buy a jdm v7 STi 6 speed transmission with the same transmission serial as my WRX in order for this swap to work?

[@SpeedSyko]

Great video, cut to the chase and no rambling on and on like other videos. Very Informative! What kind of blow off valve are you using? i want that cool sound but venting to atmospher makes it run like crap. Car sounds cool!

[@SubieRumble]

+SpeedSyko Thanks! & it's just a stock OEM BPV. I have a Cobb short air intake with a FMIC & a fully catless exhaust, so that's how I get all the turbo noises. No need for a BOV :)

[@SpeedSyko]

Thank you! Keep it up!

[@SpeedSyko]

i installed a short ram intake right after you messaged me, it worked! i made a video giving you credit! I am going to make a better one later but i was so exited it worked i made a quick one. thank you again!

[@George13sageika]

i have an 02 wrx.. to 04 look sti outside and inside (seats speedometer wheel), i think now is the time for me to put an sti engine on it ... but 2 questions : 1st how much is gonna cost me the sti stock engine 2.0l 04 model and the 6 speed transmission sti 04 ... and also is it dangerous , i mean in the way of swapping the engine from some mechanic ... do i have to go to subaru company to make the swap or i can do it on some good mechanic ?? and something more... is there anything else i need to swap except the sti engine swap and sti 6speed transmission ?? ( except brembo brakes and sti suspension )

[@bikboi7598]

Will the 2004 Usdm Sti transmission work well with the Jdm Ej207 v7 Engine?

[@TheSketchy95]

hey mate, howd you go with wiring up the dccd? or did you leave it open? is it hard to make the reverse lockout work, or does it "just work"? also, should have put the brembos in ;) (i havnt watched your later vids though, i hope you have brembos by now)

[@jacobkartes1584]

Hey been watching all your videos I have an o2 bug eye and want to do this. But did your wiring harness work? Also what year was the drive shaft out of you never said?

[@marcopolo8289]

great video! i just did a jdm v9 swap in my 04, how did you get the speedometer to read? my rpms work fine.

[@SubieRumble]

I just swapped my 5 speed wiring over to the 6 speed. It all worked fine for me

[@ChrisCrooker23]

im looking at putting a V8 into my 05 sti. did u have any wiring problems?

[@SubieRumble]

Nope, plugs right in. Then again, Mine trans didn't have DCCD like yours does. Can't help you there.

[@motivationindrive8514]

why a V8 into it... thats like a total sin for a subie. lol just get a mustang at that point lol

[@abrrham]

Version 8

[@ChrisCrooker23]

Smh lol 😒😒😒😒

[@PuroInternationalPhenomenon]

so how did you install the transmission. i am stuck

[@franklyn335i]

Good detailed workk

[@jasonyoung6420]

how is that R160 holding up? was it an open diff or LSD?

[@koukimonsta9014]

Hey bro , was wondering what uppipe and ewg setup you recommend ?

[@markcovka6549]

I don't know much about cars so can someone tell me what does the 6 speed have that the 5 speed doesn't

[@brandonsever2576]

+markcovka The six speed has much closer gearing and it is a LOT stronger. There are videos of 700+ wheel HP STI's with stock transmissions, meanwhile the 5 speed WRX transmission is only good for about 300 HP before you break something.

[@markcovka6549]

+Brandon sever so 6 speed is better for more power?

[@brandonsever2576]

markcovka Yes. I would assume it would make you accelerate faster as well due to the closer gearing and it seems more capable of harder shifting.

[@chrisx2953]

How much in total did it cost you to do the swap?

[@mitchellnovak1467]

did you sell the 5 speed transmission see you from pa like to get more 5 speed to have let me know thanks

[@SubieRumble]

Yeah it sold within 24 hours after I did this swap haha sorry man

[@BNR-Ant]

Let me know if the gearing is high on the Jdm version my tuner ran the jdm version on e85 and said it was awful

[@SubieRumble]

+Moto WINGOO The gearing is very tight! This gearbox is perfect for quick accelerating & technical turns. It's definitely not for top speed or anything like that. Then again, these cars weren't built for top speed... These gears are very short.

[@BNR-Ant]

+Subie Rumble I imagine so. He got terrible gas mileage. Lol

[@KcufThePopulati0n]

so what would i need if i have an 05 automatic wrx? i have the drive shaft obv. i would need a wrx or sti manual petals, different shift linkage, clutch, flywheel, i don't know what else.

[@SubieRumble]

+Phat Comp A lot of things. Plus the wiring since your ECU will think your car is an automatic still & will act up if you just drop a manual into it. I'd recommend looking into converting a Subaru Auto to a manual before considering the swap

[@legit0101]

Sounds like you may consider just buying another subie with a manual transmission

[@KcufThePopulati0n]

+Philrups i have but i have spent thousands on just this car. sti intercooler, sedan fenders, new tires and wheels

[@legit0101]

Phat Comp mb, i assumed it was stock for some reason lol

[@SubieRumble]

Philrups I don't think stock Subarus exist :p

[@thomasterry9047]

yeah im looking to do something like this myself so cv boots you and drive shaft you can use and automatic one ? and i have the 2002 impreza but no turbo and agin cv boots how to know what works and thanks

[@SubieRumble]

When you say cv boots, are you talking about the axles? & yes the drive shaft is out of an auto.

[@thomasterry9047]

yes axles in the front and non trubo automatic drive shaft

[@SubieRumble]

Thomas Terry turbo or non turbo. The auto driveshaft will work from either! As for the axles, it all depends on what transmission you're buying. If the trans comes with axle stubs than you can use female axles. If there are no stubs. You'll need to buy the correct axles seals & male axles.

[@thomasterry9047]

i found a 2011 6 speed i think that be to new what do you think mine is s 2002 and what did you do to get the back up light and the speedo to work

[@SubieRumble]

Thomas Terry The wiring literally just plugs right up. The only thing you'll need to consider is wiring your DCCD. Be sure to match your rear diff ratio with that year trans

[@StarchyTheTactical]

Hey man! I'm literally doing the same swap, same year just in the wagon. did you use your original rear diff?

[@TannerhasGOATS]

How much was the installation? Thanks

[@zodion8]

so i see you did the automatic drive line. was the dif optional or did you have to do it? i'm running the stock 3.70 dif and i don't want to have to replace all my axles.

[@smokeymcpot851]

I am doing research on doing a 6 speed STI MT swap into my 2004 AT WRX. I am able to reuse my driveshaft, but will I need new axles? Also, what year trans setup would you recommend?

[@Jxkeyr]

How did you debadge the front grille??

[@SubieRumble]

+Spooney I'm kicking myself in the ass for not making a video of how I did. I did it back before I had a KZbin channel for my car. So basically I took a dremel with a small cutting wheel, did a rough cut & just sliced out the center emblem pillar. I then sanded the rest of what was left from the pillar off. I then added body filler & resanded to make it smooth. After that I painted it all flat black. It was pretty easy tbh. Maybe one day I'll buy a spare front grill & make a video haha

[@Jxkeyr]

+Subie Rumble haha yeah you should, thanks

[@chaselowder4222]

how did you get your hands on a 3.90 r160? i know the 08-14 wrx has one, i was just curious where you got yours from.

[@yojamf]

do you need the flywheel

[@blackie361855]

how hard was it to hook up the speedometer?

[@SubieRumble]

+blackie361855 SUPER easy. Just swap over the harness from your old 5 speed to your new 6 speed.

[@blackie361855]

+Subie Rumble sweet! cant beat that

[@blackie361855]

+Subie Rumble was it the same way for the neutral safety switch?

[@SubieRumble]

blackie361855 Yes, assuming you have a non DCCD STi 6 speed, the ENTIRE harness from your 5 speed will go right up to your 6 speed. Now regarding DCCD 6 speeds and later model 5 speeds (08+) I'm not entirely sure.

[@Ethan-lz9kw]

I really want a 04 wrx but I am worried about the stock transmission so when I get wrx should I save for an sti Transmission or can you rebuild the stock of one

[@SubieRumble]

+liltroll Ethan Building a 5 speed will most likely cost as much as a 6 speed swap. My cheap version of the 6 speed swap is probably the best bang for buck in my opinion. HOWEVER if you're under 300whp running a stock clutch and don't launch or shift hard, you're 5 speed won't fail. At least mine didn't. My 5 speed has 145k miles on it & never skipped a beat.

[@Ethan-lz9kw]

+Subie Rumble OK thank you and why do you need to keep the stock clutch

[@SubieRumble]

liltroll Ethan The stock OEM clutch will slip before a gear breaks. Buying a stage 1 or 2 clutch decreases the chance of clutch slipping which increases the chance of gears breaking. (strictly referring to the WRX 5 speed)

[@Ethan-lz9kw]

+Subie Rumble thank you so much hope I can get one soon

[@2.5_rays]

awesome stuff

[@NotoriousTheCrew]

hey man do you feel the difference with the open diff in the 6spd compared to 5sp?

[@SubieRumble]

nothing noticeable, although I never run my car hard enough to be able to properly answer that, sorry.

[@demissie101]

Di this swap to my 04 a few months ago what do u thing about the gearing?

[@SubieRumble]

I love it!

[@BigJ0279]

Nice video, im thinking about doing the swap.

[@HeadhunterSS910]

Hey question how did u get the rear stock wrx hubs to work with the 3.90 diff having 28splines rather than the stock 27.5 or w/e?

[@itzzztoodah8203]

Chris Robinson he said wrx wagons were bigger then sedans I believe ?

[@HeadhunterSS910]

@@itzzztoodah8203 Ya i got her done i just went with custom rear cvs rated for like 800+ from driveshaft shop.

[@itzzztoodah8203]

Chris Robinson how are dss axles ? How long u been running them for and what car (setup)?

[@HeadhunterSS910]

Anthony Aguilar 04 blobeye wrx with a full jdm v7 non-dccd swap! I bought everything in February and got the car done in March. So had it done for almost a month and a half and they run great. I dont think ill have worry about anything happening to them being there rated to 800+ whp being im only running half that power.

[@itzzztoodah8203]

Chris Robinson what diff are you running and are what front axles you got ? Those dss as well sorry man I’m tryna do the same swap with v7 non dccd 6speed I don’t know if I should go r180 with dss hybrid axles or go with r160 3.9 open diff.

[@toplistcrew7645]

Paint your body parts before putting them on. If you can do this swap you definitely can paint those parts.

[@jordonhewitt9721]

You need to change that blow off its not nicee

[@SubieRumble]

+Jordon Hewitt "its not nicee" huh? It's an OEM BPV... I don't get your comment lol

[@agarcia020293]

this is more like it..haha