07 STi Tranny Ratios Vs 04-06

RallyMe · 02-15-2007, 04:56 PM

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone knew what the max speeds in each gear are for the 04-06 STi and then the 07 STi. I know that the gears in the 07 are longer...I just wanna get an idea of how much. Personally, I think I'd like the shorter ones better, since I love to row through gears! Feel free to give your opinion about shorter vs longer gears. Thanks all!

upncummr · 02-15-2007, 05:19 PM

From the Owner's Manual:

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Maximum allowable speeds

The following tables show the maximum speeds that
are possible with each different gear. The tachometer’s
needle will enter the red area if these speeds are
exceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden acceleration
is required, the vehicle should not be driven with
the tachometer’s needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine

wear and poor fuel economy.

Gear mph (km/h)
1st 35 (57)
2nd 55 (88)
3rd 73 (118)

4th 96 (154)

Hope this helps!

Gary

JiveMasterT · 02-16-2007, 10:16 PM

I like the longer gears better. Shifting too much slows you down and now the 1/4 mile can be finished without shifting to 5th. Also, gas mileage is said to be better in the 07s than the 04-06. The longer gears in the 07 is one of its major strong points. Rowing through the gears? You can still do that if you really want... you just have some more space up top

***lackskill*** · 02-16-2007, 10:31 PM

I personally like the closer gears better because I enjoy having peak power a shift away. And I dont drag race a car that was meant to handle. Drag racing is almost as much fun as lighting off bottle rockets.

USAF_STi · 02-16-2007, 10:40 PM

Bottle rockets are a blast!

**tyler_sti** · 02-16-2007, 10:43 PM

^ not when they come back at you!

JiveMasterT · 02-17-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

I personally like the closer gears better because I enjoy having peak power a shift away. And I dont drag race a car that was meant to handle. Drag racing is almost as much fun as lighting off bottle rockets.

I've yet to drag race the car and I probably never will. I bought it for road courses on the weekends and my daily driver otherwise. I've never had a problem getting to a gear with peak power... the ratios aren't THAT different where you'd have to worry about looking around for optimum power... they just give you more leg room up top and less shifting in daily driving situations.

ilami01 · 02-17-2007, 09:31 AM

i like my 06 gears no complaints besides that i wish my car wasnt so bad ass.

silver arrow · 02-17-2007, 09:39 AM

The gear ratios of the 07 will be helpful in autocrossing, just no sure if the other chances will negate the good.

motoiq_young · 02-17-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilami01

i like my 06 gears no complaints besides that i wish my car wasnt so bad ass.

Unless you've driven both how can you compare? The 07 gear ratios improve the drivabilty, especially for the daily driver. And lets face it, a majority of the cars on this board are used for just that.

Personally I don't understand people that buy STI's for drag racing. These cars weren't designed for that...

JustinH · 02-17-2007, 10:54 AM

to tell you the truth the difference is not that huge between 07 and the past.... but i really like 2nd gear in the sense that it pulls pretty hard all the way to just shy of 60, and 3rd still keeps pulling up to like high 70's i think.

also consistently i get 200 miles on each tank right as the gas light turns on... and one time i got up 220 but was basically running on vapor. Keep in mind this is all on city driving... and i dont drive for fuel economy

RyanLee · 02-17-2007, 11:21 PM

only complain about my 06 STI is the 1st gear.
It is too short.. that I just use 2nd gear most often.

bbbsti · 02-18-2007, 07:17 AM

STI 06' STI 07"
1- 3.636 3.636
2- 2.375 2.235
3- 1.761 1.521
4- 1.346 1.137
5- 0.971 0.971
6- 0.756 0.756
2,3,4 are the gears that change. BTW. I have an 06 and drive my brothers LDT 07 and I feel the difference! so

RallyMe · 02-18-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbsti

STI 06' STI 07"
1- 3.636 3.636
2- 2.375 2.235
3- 1.761 1.521
4- 1.346 1.137
5- 0.971 0.971
6- 0.756 0.756
2,3,4 are the gears that change. BTW. I have an 06 and drive my brothers LDT 07 and I feel the difference! so

Which cars tranny do you like better and why?

gcs5656 · 02-20-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbsti

STI 06' STI 07"
1- 3.636 3.636
2- 2.375 2.235
3- 1.761 1.521
4- 1.346 1.137
5- 0.971 0.971
6- 0.756 0.756
2,3,4 are the gears that change. BTW. I have an 06 and drive my brothers LDT 07 and I feel the difference! so

From a non-mechanical owner, what all would be involved in changing out the ratios in the 06 to those from the 07?

02-15-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
RallyMe Senior STI Driver Posts: 343 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	07 STi Tranny Ratios Vs 04-06 Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone knew what the max speeds in each gear are for the 04-06 STi and then the 07 STi. I know that the gears in the 07 are longer...I just wanna get an idea of how much. Personally, I think I'd like the shorter ones better, since I love to row through gears! Feel free to give your opinion about shorter vs longer gears. Thanks all! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-15-2007, 05:19 PM	#2
upncummr Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,263 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Maximum Speeds - 2005 STi From the Owner's Manual: �� Maximum allowable speeds The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each different gear. The tachometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. With the exception of cases where sudden acceleration is required, the vehicle should not be driven with the tachometer’s needle inside the red area. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Gear mph (km/h) 1st 35 (57) 2nd 55 (88) 3rd 73 (118) 4th 96 (154) Hope this helps! Gary

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02-16-2007, 10:16 PM	#3
JiveMasterT Professional STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STi Limited Fav Mod: Trunk Monkey Location: New York Posts: 611 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I like the longer gears better. Shifting too much slows you down and now the 1/4 mile can be finished without shifting to 5th. Also, gas mileage is said to be better in the 07s than the 04-06. The longer gears in the 07 is one of its major strong points. Rowing through the gears? You can still do that if you really want... you just have some more space up top

02-16-2007, 10:31 PM	#4
*lackskill* Super Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,992 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	I personally like the closer gears better because I enjoy having peak power a shift away. And I dont drag race a car that was meant to handle. Drag racing is almost as much fun as lighting off bottle rockets.

02-16-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
USAF_STi Spec C Club Car: 05' CGM on silver Fav Mod: Ed's tune! Location: Bay Area NorCal Posts: 1,926 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Bottle rockets are a blast!

02-16-2007, 10:43 PM	#6
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 4,070 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (16)	^ not when they come back at you!

02-17-2007, 09:31 AM	#8
ilami01 Senior STI Driver Car: White 06 STi Fav Mod: Forged Bypass Location: Dallas Posts: 394 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i like my 06 gears no complaints besides that i wish my car wasnt so bad ass.

02-17-2007, 09:39 AM	#9
silver arrow Professional STI Racer Car: 08 STI SSM Fav Mod: my wife Location: St Marys, GA Posts: 771 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The gear ratios of the 07 will be helpful in autocrossing, just no sure if the other chances will negate the good.

02-17-2007, 10:54 AM	#11
JustinH Spec C Club Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: flat black rims Location: laguna niguel Posts: 1,479 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	to tell you the truth the difference is not that huge between 07 and the past.... but i really like 2nd gear in the sense that it pulls pretty hard all the way to just shy of 60, and 3rd still keeps pulling up to like high 70's i think. also consistently i get 200 miles on each tank right as the gas light turns on... and one time i got up 220 but was basically running on vapor. Keep in mind this is all on city driving... and i dont drive for fuel economy

02-17-2007, 11:21 PM	#12
RyanLee Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 307 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	only complain about my 06 STI is the 1st gear. It is too short.. that I just use 2nd gear most often.

02-18-2007, 07:17 AM	#13
bbbsti Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 129 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	STI 06' STI 07" 1- 3.636 3.636 2- 2.375 2.235 3- 1.761 1.521 4- 1.346 1.137 5- 0.971 0.971 6- 0.756 0.756 2,3,4 are the gears that change. BTW. I have an 06 and drive my brothers LDT 07 and I feel the difference! so