Tweeter's RSTi

Tweeter · 12-26-2007, 01:13 PM

Bought it awhile back in October just after it had been in an accident with a mailbox and curb. After inspection that there was no frame damage it was only cosmetic, we replaced the whole front end with a JDM clip. Since the hood was damaged it's getting painted this month so please excuse it haha. Once that was done the wire splicing and engine/tranny swapping began...

Before repairs:

Donor engine ('06 USDM STi)

Donor tranny ('04 WRX)

Like my seats?

After the swap:

Ta-da!

Near future goodies are:

A white hood

Up/Downpipe
Injen Cold Air Intake
Methanol Injection
Stage 2 ECU Reflash

-Tweeter

mug23 · 12-26-2007, 01:33 PM

What happen to the STI 6 speed and rear-end? You didn't use those?

Tweeter · 12-26-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mug23

What happen to the STI 6 speed and rear-end? You didn't use those?

Nope. The 6 speed from the STi was used for a different car and I actually CHOSE the 5 speed because of the longer gear ratios. By the time a 6 speed is shifting into 3rd I'm only 2/3 of the way through 2nd gear

MorePSiTehBett4 · 12-26-2007, 04:15 PM

nice swap, go easy on that tranny

Tweeter · 12-26-2007, 05:35 PM

yeah yeah...heard it all before. It's a lot stronger than most people think compared to the bullet-proof 6 speed. But I actually know how to drive so it won't be an issue. I've seen plenty of RS's with stock trannys and STi swaps that do just fine.

fusionchicken · 12-26-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

yeah yeah...heard it all before. It's a lot stronger than most people think compared to the bullet-proof 6 speed. But I actually know how to drive so it won't be an issue. I've seen plenty of RS's with stock trannys and STi swaps that do just fine.

i'm one of them!!!

nice RSTi, i got an 05 motor in my 2000 gm6, done by Garage Tuning

wrrrx · 12-28-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

yeah yeah...heard it all before. It's a lot stronger than most people think compared to the bullet-proof 6 speed. But I actually know how to drive so it won't be an issue. I've seen plenty of RS's with stock trannys and STi swaps that do just fine.

Not only that but the 5-speed is 100 pounds lighter!!
Very nice, Tweeter- that car must rock!
I soooOOOoOOOoo want to build an RSTi of my own... Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my STi, but it is very very heavy.

***520*** · 12-28-2007, 12:11 PM

GC 5 speeds are stronger than wrx trannie iirc

BillFromTR · 12-28-2007, 01:30 PM

I love GC swaps!

STI_Mike · 12-28-2007, 01:43 PM

looks like you had the swap done at garage tuning how long did it take them to complete it?

Tweeter · 12-28-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STI_Mike

looks like you had the swap done at garage tuning how long did it take them to complete it?

I didn't think I'd have this many replies haha.

I used to work at Garage Tuning so I had access to the shop and tools at any hours of virtually any day. It took about a month only because we had to drill out the old spot welds, re-weld the JDM clip and paint the engine bay. Also, a new clutch was added and the tranny had to be built as well. It really didn't take very long, the worst part for me was the wiring to be honest. And I owe a big thanks to Kevin and Brian down at Garage Tuning for my car. Without them it wouldn't have been possible.

And yes, it rips

I can't wait once it's cleared for CA smog laws to get the downpipe, intake, and reflash the ecu.

***KarlSTI*** · 12-28-2007, 02:52 PM

Nice looking RSTi !!

Any plans for autox or anything?

munky69 · 12-29-2007, 04:48 PM

what kind of gears did you use to rebuild the tranny? didn't falter your faith in it a little when it had to be rebuilt from the last guy?

Dstretch33 · 12-30-2007, 06:59 AM

nice swap, I know a few locals that have transfered every sti part over into there rs's. Fun times

nice-rice · 12-30-2007, 08:04 PM

The car looks great man, nice work.

12-26-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
Tweeter Junior STI Driver Car: 2000 AW RSTi Fav Mod: Stg. 2 Location: OC/SD Posts: 104 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Tweeter's RSTi Bought it awhile back in October just after it had been in an accident with a mailbox and curb. After inspection that there was no frame damage it was only cosmetic, we replaced the whole front end with a JDM clip. Since the hood was damaged it's getting painted this month so please excuse it haha. Once that was done the wire splicing and engine/tranny swapping began... Before repairs: Donor engine ('06 USDM STi) Donor tranny ('04 WRX) Like my seats? After the swap: Ta-da! Near future goodies are: A white hood Up/Downpipe Injen Cold Air Intake Methanol Injection Stage 2 ECU Reflash -Tweeter This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-26-2007, 01:33 PM	#2
mug23 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRX STi Location: Former Bostonian now in U Posts: 611 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi What happen to the STI 6 speed and rear-end? You didn't use those?

12-26-2007, 04:15 PM	#4
MorePSiTehBett4 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 STi JBP Fav Mod: GST Protune, less boost more power Location: SAC, NORCAL Posts: 969 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi nice swap, go easy on that tranny

12-26-2007, 05:35 PM	#5
Tweeter Junior STI Driver Car: 2000 AW RSTi Fav Mod: Stg. 2 Location: OC/SD Posts: 104 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi yeah yeah...heard it all before. It's a lot stronger than most people think compared to the bullet-proof 6 speed. But I actually know how to drive so it won't be an issue. I've seen plenty of RS's with stock trannys and STi swaps that do just fine.

12-28-2007, 12:11 PM	#8
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi GC 5 speeds are stronger than wrx trannie iirc

12-28-2007, 01:30 PM	#9
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,230 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi I love GC swaps!

12-28-2007, 01:43 PM	#10
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,920 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi looks like you had the swap done at garage tuning how long did it take them to complete it?

12-28-2007, 02:52 PM	#12
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,184 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi Nice looking RSTi !! Any plans for autox or anything?

12-29-2007, 04:48 PM	#13
munky69 S204 Racer Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,011 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi what kind of gears did you use to rebuild the tranny? didn't falter your faith in it a little when it had to be rebuilt from the last guy?

12-30-2007, 06:59 AM	#14
Dstretch33 STI Driver Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Hks Hi-power Location: Boston Posts: 245 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi nice swap, I know a few locals that have transfered every sti part over into there rs's. Fun times

12-30-2007, 08:04 PM	#15
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,117 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tweeter's RSTi The car looks great man, nice work. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.