Longer gears? - Page 3

ex-rex · 01-08-2007, 02:54 AM

i am still new to the sti, but i already think the gears are a little short. coming from the wrx 5mt, i like the fact that i get through the gears faster, but having that little extra in 4th seems like it would be really nice to have.

JJ18Sniper · 01-08-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by j87w

Hmm, I wonder if the Suby dealer would be any cheaper for swapping gears?

Doubtful... they usually charge by the hour. It would be better to find an overall price for the swap, then hourly charges with estimates.

ChristianCGM · 01-08-2007, 10:27 AM

Where would I be able to get the 07 gear set? I am guessing a Subaru Parts department or dealer, but where specifically?

My 5th gear synchro is going out and I want the longer gears and the carbon plated synchros that this trans has, as I have a 05 which has the crappy brass synchros and the large jump in gear ratio from 4th to 5th....some people speculate that this causes the synchronizer to work harder and wear easier/faster.

bgod · 01-13-2007, 04:30 PM

Just wanted to bump this thread to see if there were any updates.

subaru_nub · 01-13-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thunderbird

and '07 gears aren't that different from previous model, less than 1mph difference in second. And I'd disagree that the STi gears are good for autocross.

Sorry to burst your bubble but you could not be farther from the truth. I went from an 04 to an 07 and the gear change is more than subtle. 4th gear tops out at 115+ compared to a little below 100 in the 04. Daily drivability on the road has improved significantly given that you do not have to shift so many damn times. Do not get me wrong, i still love and miss my 04 I am just saying what the differences are and the truth is the gears are a huge change.

karr1008 · 01-17-2007, 09:37 AM

bump for more research.

mtskibum16 · 01-17-2007, 09:56 AM

Does anyone know how much of a difference going to an overall larger tire/wheel combo makes? I'm sure it is slight but does anyone know for sure? 1-3 mph difference is what I would guess.

highboost145 · 01-17-2007, 10:09 AM

i don't mean to hijack this thread, but let's assume you install 07 tranny into your 04, 05, or 06 sti. let's also assume that your 04, 05 or 06 is AP stage 2 or beyond. wouldn't installing longer/taller gears throw off the AP tune?

jph · 01-17-2007, 10:55 AM

FWIW;
older thread with some good info on the gear ratios

JDM 5th and 6th vs. USDM 5th and 6th *updated with the 07 ratio changes*!

J.

trbolvr · 05-04-2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mtskibum16

Does anyone know how much of a difference going to an overall larger tire/wheel combo makes? I'm sure it is slight but does anyone know for sure? 1-3 mph difference is what I would guess.

Bump this

STiSpeed · 05-08-2007, 10:03 AM

So has anyone found out how much it would cost ballpark figure for the 07 4th gear swap into a 04-06 STi?

ex-rex · 05-08-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by STiSpeed

So has anyone found out how much it would cost ballpark figure for the 07 4th gear swap into a 04-06 STi?

+1, i would also like to know

ex-rex · 05-08-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtskibum16

Does anyone know how much of a difference going to an overall larger tire/wheel combo makes? I'm sure it is slight but does anyone know for sure? 1-3 mph difference is what I would guess.

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Originally Posted by trbolvr

Bump this

this should help you. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

01-08-2007, 02:54 AM	#31
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05-08-2007, 10:03 AM	#41
STiSpeed Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Location: Colorado Posts: 840 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Longer gears? So has anyone found out how much it would cost ballpark figure for the 07 4th gear swap into a 04-06 STi?

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01-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#33
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Where would I be able to get the 07 gear set? I am guessing a Subaru Parts department or dealer, but where specifically? My 5th gear synchro is going out and I want the longer gears and the carbon plated synchros that this trans has, as I have a 05 which has the crappy brass synchros and the large jump in gear ratio from 4th to 5th....some people speculate that this causes the synchronizer to work harder and wear easier/faster.

01-13-2007, 04:30 PM	#34
bgod Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Fav Mod: 360whp/370wtq Posts: 64 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Just wanted to bump this thread to see if there were any updates.

01-17-2007, 09:37 AM	#36
karr1008 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: STG2+/Swaybars/RCE blacks coming soon Location: STI endangered species la Posts: 904 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	bump for more research.

01-17-2007, 09:56 AM	#37
mtskibum16 Professional STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Montana Posts: 461 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Does anyone know how much of a difference going to an overall larger tire/wheel combo makes? I'm sure it is slight but does anyone know for sure? 1-3 mph difference is what I would guess.

01-17-2007, 10:09 AM	#38
highboost145 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi WRB Fav Mod: Protune Location: western burb, IL Posts: 376 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i don't mean to hijack this thread, but let's assume you install 07 tranny into your 04, 05, or 06 sti. let's also assume that your 04, 05 or 06 is AP stage 2 or beyond. wouldn't installing longer/taller gears throw off the AP tune?

01-17-2007, 10:55 AM	#39
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3,336 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	FWIW; older thread with some good info on the gear ratios JDM 5th and 6th vs. USDM 5th and 6th updated with the 07 ratio changes! J.