Need trans help for a SVX

Neuwave · 10-29-2008, 12:20 PM

Hello from a new member. I have a small delemma..My girlfriend has a 1992 subaru svx awd with 225k on it, and the auto transmission is going south. There is no way she wants to get rid of the car (cant really say I blame her), and wants to fix it. My problem is that I am having problems even finding a transmission for the car (used low mileage) instead of having it rebuilt for a hell of a lot of money. Iwas told by anther guy that there were trannys from other subaru cars that you could use. Is this true, and if so what modifications do I have to do? Also if anyone knows of a place that specializes in subaru (not too familliar with them, as I have a Mustang as a toy, but would love to get a Legacy GT as a daily) parts.....any help will be appreciated

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Artie@Agile Auto · 10-29-2008, 12:33 PM

Where are you located at?
Do you want to swap to a manual or stay with auto?
By the way Legacy Gt are great cars.

Artie

DS1 · 10-29-2008, 12:44 PM

You can use any of the early Impreza or Legacy 4eats but you'll have to change the rear diff out to the matching final drive.

SVX = 3:90 front and 3:54 rear ratios

Impreza and Leagcy = 4:11 front and rear or 4:44 front and rear

You also can do a manual swap, they sell kits on ebay all the time.

-Dylan @ DS1

AndrewtechAutomotive · 10-29-2008, 01:36 PM

I have an SVX auto trans taking up space and would like to be rid of it. We got it out of a wrecked car along with the engine. I can't make any claim of it's past, but I'd be willing to let it go for a hug.....

Andrew

Mulder · 10-29-2008, 02:49 PM

Might want to try here-
www.subaru-svx.net

Neuwave · 10-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artie@Agile Auto

Where are you located at?
Do you want to swap to a manual or stay with auto?
By the way Legacy Gt are great cars.

Artie

wisconsin.....

She can drive manual, but just wants to stick with auto for now.

I love the legacy gt, got to drive one, then drove an sti.....they feel the same, but the legacy feels more comfortable

Neuwave · 10-29-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS1 Motorsports

You can use any of the early Impreza or Legacy 4eats but you'll have to change the rear diff out to the matching final drive.

SVX = 3:90 front and 3:54 rear ratios

Impreza and Leagcy = 4:11 front and rear or 4:44 front and rear

You also can do a manual swap, they sell kits on ebay all the time.

-Dylan @ DS1

so the only mod will be just change out the rear gear set then? no other modifications?

Neuwave · 10-29-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewtechAutomotive

I have an SVX auto trans taking up space and would like to be rid of it. We got it out of a wrecked car along with the engine. I can't make any claim of it's past, but I'd be willing to let it go for a hug.....

Andrew

It is a working trans......details please....like mileage, price....where is it located?

Neuwave · 10-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

Might want to try here-
www.subaru-svx.net

thanks!

AndrewtechAutomotive · 10-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neuwave

It is a working trans......details please....like mileage, price....where is it located?

The car was wrecked, I have no idea if it will work.....
Gaithersburg, MD
You can have it if you want to pay the shipping.

Andrew

Artie@Agile Auto · 10-29-2008, 08:30 PM

^^^Good deal, if this was me I would give it a try.

Neuwave · 10-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewtechAutomotive

The car was wrecked, I have no idea if it will work.....
Gaithersburg, MD
You can have it if you want to pay the shipping.

Andrew

got to check with the girlfriend, as she will be footing the bill, but I doubt she will mind if it is free.....might even be wiling to take a trip out there with the daily driver (97 ranger) to get it...visit my sister in the process...I wil let you know

Turn in Concepts · 10-30-2008, 12:29 PM

Hell, if you don't take it I just might.

ciper · 10-30-2008, 05:33 PM

Essentially any 4 bolt transmission (MY90-MY98 Legacy, Impreza, Forrester) will work assuming you use the correct rear differential. The only difference is that the SVX uses a "turbo" transmission which has extra clutches.

Neuwave · 11-10-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewtechAutomotive

The car was wrecked, I have no idea if it will work.....
Gaithersburg, MD
You can have it if you want to pay the shipping.

Andrew

dude, any word about the shipping? she is back in town now and is kinda bugging me about it.

10-29-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
Neuwave Scooby Newbie Member#: 192930 Join Date: Oct 2008	Need trans help for a SVX Hello from a new member. I have a small delemma..My girlfriend has a 1992 subaru svx awd with 225k on it, and the auto transmission is going south. There is no way she wants to get rid of the car (cant really say I blame her), and wants to fix it. My problem is that I am having problems even finding a transmission for the car (used low mileage) instead of having it rebuilt for a hell of a lot of money. Iwas told by anther guy that there were trannys from other subaru cars that you could use. Is this true, and if so what modifications do I have to do? Also if anyone knows of a place that specializes in subaru (not too familliar with them, as I have a Mustang as a toy, but would love to get a Legacy GT as a daily) parts.....any help will be appreciated * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-29-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Artie@Agile Auto Scooby Newbie Member#: 189490 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD	Where are you located at? Do you want to swap to a manual or stay with auto? By the way Legacy Gt are great cars. Artie

10-29-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
DS1 NASIOC Vendor Member#: 111780 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 1996 WRX Wagon Support your local shop!	You can use any of the early Impreza or Legacy 4eats but you'll have to change the rear diff out to the matching final drive. SVX = 3:90 front and 3:54 rear ratios Impreza and Leagcy = 4:11 front and rear or 4:44 front and rear You also can do a manual swap, they sell kits on ebay all the time. -Dylan @ DS1

10-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
AndrewtechAutomotive NASIOC Vendor Member#: 99694 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: www.andrewtechautomotive.com Vehicle: Wish I had a car	I have an SVX auto trans taking up space and would like to be rid of it. We got it out of a wrecked car along with the engine. I can't make any claim of it's past, but I'd be willing to let it go for a hug..... Andrew

10-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#5
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO	Might want to try here- www.subaru-svx.net

10-29-2008, 08:30 PM	#11
Artie@Agile Auto Scooby Newbie Member#: 189490 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD	^^^Good deal, if this was me I would give it a try.

10-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#13
Turn in Concepts NASIOC Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: RTA 2009 Street AWD National Champs!	Hell, if you don't take it I just might.

10-30-2008, 05:33 PM	#14
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	Essentially any 4 bolt transmission (MY90-MY98 Legacy, Impreza, Forrester) will work assuming you use the correct rear differential. The only difference is that the SVX uses a "turbo" transmission which has extra clutches.