STi transmission

smack_10 · 06-09-2008, 08:36 AM

Hello, I currently own a 2003 evo and have been in the market for a 2008 sti. I was just curious on how the 2008 sti transmisson was, because as we all know the evo's transmission is far from great. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

waktasz · 06-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Basically bullet proof. The transmission is the best part about the car. Lots of people running big horsepower on the stock STI trans.

***solovus*** · 06-09-2008, 09:21 AM

IMO...loud, but can handle gobs of power.

CFar · 06-09-2008, 09:23 AM

Love it. Very smooth and positive feeling. Also known for being very durable.

***VSGTS14*** · 06-09-2008, 09:26 AM

it pretty much pwns.

Igetitpoppin · 06-09-2008, 09:26 AM

The tranny in our cars is tough plain and simple. I know first hand because mine takes a beating on a daily basis and no problems

WRXGuyInUSA · 06-09-2008, 09:40 AM

I think the Big Valley STI was at 500WHP, before they had to get stronger gears...

So, unless you're running 500hp at the wheels, it will be bulletproof, unlike the known Evo tranny issues... you can abuse the subies all day, and have NO problems.

***VSGTS14*** · 06-09-2008, 09:54 AM

the big valley sti was a drag car though, that puts a lot more abuse on it than typical driving.

///M Power · 06-09-2008, 10:11 AM

The STI tranny is one hell of a gear box and I dont think that you will have any problems with it at all.

WRXGuyInUSA · 06-09-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

the big valley sti was a drag car though, that puts a lot more abuse on it than typical driving.

Exactly... and the fact they used the STOCK tranny, until they were well over 500whp, shows how awesome these tranny's are.

smack_10 · 06-09-2008, 11:29 AM

thanx alot for all the input..I'm looking to go to the dealership this weekend and see what kind of deal I can get. hopefully I can drive away in an STI by sunday.

Iguana · 06-09-2008, 11:40 AM

I thought the Evo's tranny's were pretty good right? I mean, I heard the 6 speed one in the MR had problems, but the 5 speed was great...and hence Mitsu stuck with it for the Evo X GSR...

**Evan** · 06-09-2008, 11:59 AM

Evo's are limited from a stop at 5000 rpm's, if I remember correctly, because the tranny can't handle the abuse of anything above that. Part the reason why Subi 0-60 times have generally been faster.

**Fletch07STI** · 06-09-2008, 12:02 PM

My 07 takes a beating and no problems as of 10k

WRXGuyInUSA · 06-09-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana

I thought the Evo's tranny's were pretty good right? I mean, I heard the 6 speed one in the MR had problems, but the 5 speed was great...and hence Mitsu stuck with it for the Evo X GSR...

They are about a "mix" between WRX stregth, and STI strength...

WRX trannies were known to be glass, and the EVO was a little better, but people were still blowing diff's, and 1-2 gears all the time...

06-09-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
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06-09-2008, 09:18 AM	#2
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STi transmission Basically bullet proof. The transmission is the best part about the car. Lots of people running big horsepower on the stock STI trans.

06-09-2008, 09:21 AM	#3
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,756 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission IMO...loud, but can handle gobs of power.

06-09-2008, 09:23 AM	#4
CFar Grassroots STI Racer Location: NOVA Posts: 570 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STi transmission Love it. Very smooth and positive feeling. Also known for being very durable.

06-09-2008, 09:26 AM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: STi transmission it pretty much pwns.

06-09-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
Igetitpoppin Professional STI Driver Car: White 07 STi Fav Mod: Stalker Blocker Location: NYC Posts: 478 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission The tranny in our cars is tough plain and simple. I know first hand because mine takes a beating on a daily basis and no problems

06-09-2008, 09:40 AM	#7
WRXGuyInUSA Silver Member Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: 292whp/326wtq Location: West Covina Posts: 1,842 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission I think the Big Valley STI was at 500WHP, before they had to get stronger gears... So, unless you're running 500hp at the wheels, it will be bulletproof, unlike the known Evo tranny issues... you can abuse the subies all day, and have NO problems.

06-09-2008, 09:54 AM	#8
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: STi transmission the big valley sti was a drag car though, that puts a lot more abuse on it than typical driving.

06-09-2008, 10:11 AM	#9
///M Power Ultra Noob Mod Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,585 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STi transmission The STI tranny is one hell of a gear box and I dont think that you will have any problems with it at all.

06-09-2008, 11:29 AM	#11
smack_10 Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 2 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission thanx alot for all the input..I'm looking to go to the dealership this weekend and see what kind of deal I can get. hopefully I can drive away in an STI by sunday.

06-09-2008, 11:40 AM	#12
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,433 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission I thought the Evo's tranny's were pretty good right? I mean, I heard the 6 speed one in the MR had problems, but the 5 speed was great...and hence Mitsu stuck with it for the Evo X GSR...

06-09-2008, 11:59 AM	#13
Evan Gold Member Car: '05 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM magnectic drain plug yo Location: back in Abilene, TX :( Posts: 305 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: STi transmission Evo's are limited from a stop at 5000 rpm's, if I remember correctly, because the tranny can't handle the abuse of anything above that. Part the reason why Subi 0-60 times have generally been faster.

06-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#14
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 225 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi transmission My 07 takes a beating and no problems as of 10k