Auto to manual conversion in h6 outback
- njsdata
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Auto to manual conversion in h6 outback
Hi,
Does anyone know of any companies that do transmission conversions from auto to manual on H6 Outbacks. I have been told that it is not straightforward and could cost upwards of $12000. Any advise would be appreciated.
thanks
Nick
Does anyone know of any companies that do transmission conversions from auto to manual on H6 Outbacks. I have been told that it is not straightforward and could cost upwards of $12000. Any advise would be appreciated.
thanks
Nick
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Not 100% sure what the EZ30 bellhousing bolt pattern is bit if it's similar to the EG33 then I'd look at what the guys in the States have done in the SVXs. Costs wise, I'm thinking it would all depends on what parts you buy i.e new or used. New Clutch Kit would be a must but a secondhand gearbox (known history or warranty a must) and then it would also depend if you're going to attempt to do it yourself or pay someone else?
You know you are getting old when the candles on your birthday cake start to cost more than the cake itself.
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- vincentvega
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been done a few times.
http://www.rslibertyclub.org/http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/
search the forums there
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brumbyrunner wrote:And just to clarify the real 4WD thing, Subarus are an unreal 4WD.
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Umm.. might need to check the link


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- AlpineRaven
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Click thisRSR 555 wrote:Umm.. might need to check the linkWhen I click on it it takes me to some church site... is God trying to tell me something
It has been done a few times as vincent said above.
Ive thought about getting another outback after my wife gets hers and I'll convert mine to dual range manual.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

too hard in my opinion, pedal boxes, new interior parts, tailshafts, crossmembers bla bla bla.
but hey maybe you should try it!
alex
but hey maybe you should try it!

alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
lol that's too hard? Everything bolting in? U did a full EJ20turbo conversion to an L series and this it too hard?
Turning into a really slack bastard you are Alex lol...
Turning into a really slack bastard you are Alex lol...
EZ30 L series - Monsterwagon
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
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LoLAndrewT wrote:lol that's too hard? Everything bolting in? U did a full EJ20turbo conversion to an L series and this it too hard?
Turning into a really slack bastard you are Alex lol...
Too hard.. sounds like your lazy eh...
Its something i would do if I was getting H6, with automatics for me i get bored easily..
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

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nope I had the same problem with that linkRSR 555 wrote:Umm.. might need to check the linkWhen I click on it it takes me to some church site... is God trying to tell me something
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I've done an EZ30 conversion with STi manual to my 97 Liberty wagon and also one into a manual Kombi plus assisted a few guys doing there Outback H6 manual conversions.
It's a bolt in affair mechanically, no problems. Any EJ box will fit, 4 bolt, 8 bolt, whatever. You need a TT gearbox crossmember to allow the dual exhausts to go though.
Electrically there are some issues with certain cars. If you have a limited model with stability control it will no longer work without the auto. The models without are no problem, you just need to put a jumper across the ABS CU to emulate the auto control signal. The neutral switch at the ecu needs to be grounded also or the revs flair between gear changes.
Some guys also reported codes for the auto bringing the engine light on. I never had these issues with my wagon although the codes are in memory but the Kombi we did had this problem. We sorted through it and it turned out to be the ignition relay not shutting down causing the codes to co0me up as current.
The EZ30 is a completely different animal with a manual trans behind it, night and day. The auto sucks all it's response and a fair whack of power away.
It's a bolt in affair mechanically, no problems. Any EJ box will fit, 4 bolt, 8 bolt, whatever. You need a TT gearbox crossmember to allow the dual exhausts to go though.
Electrically there are some issues with certain cars. If you have a limited model with stability control it will no longer work without the auto. The models without are no problem, you just need to put a jumper across the ABS CU to emulate the auto control signal. The neutral switch at the ecu needs to be grounded also or the revs flair between gear changes.
Some guys also reported codes for the auto bringing the engine light on. I never had these issues with my wagon although the codes are in memory but the Kombi we did had this problem. We sorted through it and it turned out to be the ignition relay not shutting down causing the codes to co0me up as current.
The EZ30 is a completely different animal with a manual trans behind it, night and day. The auto sucks all it's response and a fair whack of power away.
Cheer. Al.