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Old 19 September 2011 | 09:38 PM
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which one would you choose and why?i need one as my original gearbox wont last very long at my current power
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:39 PM
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How about the scoobyclinics elite gearset?
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:40 PM
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If you want fit and forget then defo 6 speed
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:41 PM
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My scoobyclinic 5 speed is pushing 500 bhp
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:44 PM
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how much was your clinic 5 speed carpboy?
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:46 PM
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whats the going rate for a 6 speed set up banny?made a few calls and can get a kit for £2k
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:49 PM
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How about the scoobyclinics elite gearset?
Not sure what there price is now. Brought mine around 2 years ago and still going strong
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:52 PM
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o god here we go again, 6 speeders are a ratio cahnge, my advice go try one before you decide, i hate 6 speeds
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my dads got a bugeye sti and i dont mind the gearbox.not tried a ppg though.
Old 19 September 2011 | 09:57 PM
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o god here we go again, 6 speeders are a ratio cahnge, my advice go try one before you decide, i hate 6 speeds
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Old 19 September 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Good price on this one

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...ly-2250-a.html
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6 speed, the 5 speed is not great for the road
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
6 speed, the 5 speed is not great for the road
In what way?
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:12 PM
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I have gone down the PPG route as I wasn't keen on the 6 speeders. Only picked up the PPG gearset last week so can't coment on what it drives like yet. I love the 5 speed ratio's and use my wrx mainy for trackdays. Everyone is different so you need to try a 6 speed to see if you get on ok.

Spotted this earlier at a good price should you want 6 speed (not me or anyone I know!)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/breaking-s...item1c1ebf3579
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
6 speed, the 5 speed is not great for the road
eh? lol
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
eh? lol
As i asked , why?
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Rob day selling one Lee
On here seems good dollar
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PPG is lighter "sounds" better too

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I have talked to a few RCM big power WRX guys who had 5 speeds fitted by other companies and are looking to upgrade to a 6 speed that’s an expensive error in my book. 6 speed can take loads more power and still sounds and drives like a normal car.

After spending big money on getting more power I don’t want to worry about breaking it for the a small saving
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PPG is good for 600 horses, won't be many going over that!

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Originally Posted by Terminator X
PPG is good for 600 horses, won't be many going over that!

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Broke a straight cut 1st gear and the input shaft launching with 580bhp......
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
I have talked to a few RCM big power WRX guys who had 5 speeds fitted by other companies and are looking to upgrade to a 6 speed
Then it's just down to indivdual preference rather than one being better than the other on the road?
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Originally Posted by Terminator X
PPG is good for 600 horses, won't be many going over that!

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Nope, PPG is only rated for 450 horses.
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Are these guys bullsh*tting then?

http://www.apexperformance.co.uk/ppg/index.htm

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Nope, PPG is only rated for 450 horses.
ppg is no good for me then
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Terminator X
Are these guys bullsh*tting then?

http://www.apexperformance.co.uk/ppg/index.htm

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Yes they are, as I am speaking from first hand experience and the cost to fix the box was in excess of £1k + vat

The dog box is rated to 600bhp but would not want to use that in a daily driven car tbh

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PPG website says 400 hp

http://www.ppgearbox.com.au/page.asp?productid=83
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Grp N kit is 700 hp

http://www.ppgearbox.com.au/page.asp?productid=79
Old 19 September 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Terminator X
Are these guys bullsh*tting then?

http://www.apexperformance.co.uk/ppg/index.htm

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Looks like it.

Taken directly from PPG's own site. They have even dropped it too 400 now.
1st to 4th Straight Cut Synchro Gearset


Ratios: 3.08 / 1.87 / 1.32 / 0.95 / std
Horsepower Rating: 400 hp
http://www.ppgearbox.com.au/page.asp?productid=82

1st to 4th Helical Cut Synchromesh Gearset

Ratios: 3.18 / 1.87 / 1.32 / 0.95 / std
Horsepower Rating: 400 hp
http://www.ppgearbox.com.au/page.asp?productid=83

They rate the dog kit for 600 but thats hardly advisable on a daily driver.
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6 speed for me , maybe biased tho



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