99 outback gearbox

nudge · Post by **nudge** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:40 pm

Hi all I need to change my 99 outback from an auto to a man dule range, can anyone tell me where i can get a good gear box and how much i should be paying, also does the forester gearboxes fit into these diffs, any feed back would be great Ta

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:25 pm

I would imagine Foz would be identical, you'll need a manual tail shaft, pedal box and you have to change some of your wiring.
Your old auto tail shaft will be worth money as anyone putting a 6 speed into a Liberty will need it.
If you have room sometimes the cheapest option is to buy a wreck from Pickles or Fowles....especially next week as the cars go very cheap before Xmas, I bought 3 the same time last year for half what would be the normal going rate.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:14 pm

dont forget the ratio differences, Gen 3 Outback has 4.11 diff where abouts dual range is 3.9 so you'll need to change the rear diff.
Cheers
AP

Point · Post by **Point** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:06 pm

just to clarify, you can use the box out of a forrie with it's matching diff, but you will need the manual tailshaft from an outback or liberty. you can use the clutch setup from the forrie too. Also, check the flange bolt pattern on the front of the diff, as there are differences.

78sti · Post by **78sti** » Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:39 am

Gen 3 Outback has 4.11 diff where abouts dual range is 3.9

I think that you will find that gen 3 outback and forester is 4.444 for auto and 4.111 for manual, only imports and liberty/impreza will be 3.9

Also h6 auto is 4.111

Anyway thats what my manual says:)

tex · Post by **tex** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:36 pm

d_generate wrote: If you have room sometimes the cheapest option is to buy a wreck from Pickles or Fowles....especially next week as the cars go very cheap before Xmas,

The chepest and easiest way would be sell it and buy on already done!