I'm currently in the working state of a Transmission Upgrade FAQ. Since I have only been haunting/searching this forum for 2-3 weeks, I'd like the advice/opinions of those that frequently hang out here.

This FAQ will be catered to 5MT WRX upgrades either to synchromesh (a lot of info) or dogbox (little info). I plan on touching on diffs and rear ends as well as 6MT conversions. I don't plan on touching flywheels or clutches other than a standard "It's a good time to upgrade/swap them out since the tranny is out anyway" statement.

Are there any common questions about manual transmission upgrades?
Any common diff questions?
Any common rear end questions?
Anything else you think I should touch on related that I have missed or should just try to cover?

This is one really tough FAQ for me and I'd like some help if anyone has some for me. Links would be wonderful too! :)

Ron

***EDIT***

I have started the FAQ, for a sneak peek:

View this link (http://www.wallpaperinstaller.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=149)

This forum is controlled by me and is where I am working on it until I feel it is ready for NASIOC. Please feel free to offer any assistance on that forum (you can post without a usermane/log in there :) ) or on this thread. Remember this FAQ is about accuracy, so feel free to drop a dime on me if I have my facts wrong. Also feel free to add anything I have missed so far, even if you think it's an obvious item that will be added later.

Has been covered somewhere but "do you need to get the STi rear diff when you do a 6mt conversion?"

I'll think about it and try to help you out.

BTW, you need a theme song...

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657294
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649764
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651414
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651977
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651134
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642164
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639733
Maybe an AT-MT conversion discussion?

The Search Button
is your friend, use it
-unabomber ;)


BTW, I'll help you as much as I can.

Thanks for the help! :lol: I currently have 32 links saved for use in my Tranny FAQ so the search button is definately my friend. :) I'll check out what you posted probably tomorrow as I am all trannied out tonight.

The gold mine for dogbox info....
http://www.turboxs.com/turboxs_dog_box.htm

Some more dogbox info:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637795&highlight=dogbox

A thread related...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649054&highlight=dogbox

Is it just an upgrade FAQ or some "how stuff works" in there?


For general how transmissions work...
MT:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm
AT:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission.htm
Seq-Shift:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/sequential-gearbox.htm

Diffs:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

Probably not that useful but worth a shot:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/gear.htm

Thanks for the additional links. I've taken to including howstuffworks.com articles in my faqs as well, so I will include those. I will also be including the official Subaru "howstuffworks" websites as well, as some of the offical Subaru and Subaru Global sites have cool tutorials.

I look forward to a fun filled evening researching transmissions tonight. :rolleyes: My Battlefield 1942 Desert Combat skills are declining..... :(

You have got to be the single most knowledgable person on subarus in the planet, I mean you researched everything, thats soo cool. I am also looking forward to the clutch-flywheel FAQ... :D

How about 5mt conversions(Forester XT or Legacy GT)? Any info on these yet?

Thanks for the props. I'm only about 1/3 the done with this FAQ and will probably need to take a "transmission break" before I tackle clutches and flywheels. :)

As to coversions....I have no clue. Maybe I'll find something in my research, otherwise, you have to ask in a seperate thread. To my knowledge, there is no upgrades for those yet. :(

I have started the FAQ, for a sneak peek:

View this link (http://www.wallpaperinstaller.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=149)

This forum is controlled by me and is where I am working on it until I feel it is ready for NASIOC. Please feel free to offer any assistance on that forum (you can post without a usermane/log in there :) ) or on this thread. Remember this FAQ is about accuracy, so feel free to drop a dime on me if I have my facts wrong. Also feel free to add anything I have missed so far, even if you think it's an obvious item that will be added later.

Ron

Might want to lightly elaborate on what syncros are...

I dont think you want to say sti ra set, then people will think 6 speed.

Idiosyncrasies =

1. A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group.
2. A physiological or temperamental peculiarity.
3. An unusual individual reaction to food or a drug.

Expand dog box definition, as in what dog engagement is.

Maybe links to vendors for gearsets?

I personally know its a hassle to click a buncha links so if there is only a little information on some site, just stick it in the FAQ and chop the link.

Its really good so far, keep it up! :banana:

Very nice and Thank you. You should get an award for being the most kick butt link maker. Good info.