lagwagon Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I test drove a 93 Legacy turbo wagon. I was quite impressed with the power. It's an auto trans. I guess it's pretty straight forward to put in a 5 speed manual trans. Does anyone own one of these rigs and have some feedback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadsubaruguy Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 fun cars. the swap would include a pedal cluster, so you might have to take the dash apart to do so, or you could try to find a bottom hinge aftermarket clutch pedal.... either or...... definately alot more fun with a manual........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The manual tranny for a turbo is different then the tranny for a N/A. For one thing, it is a hydraulic clutch, and the clutch itself is a pull type, not a push type like the cable release clutches. The clutch pedals and master cyclinder will bolt right up, but you will have fun trying to find the tranny, but a tranny out of a RS or WRX will work too. You probably could get away with a N/A tranny, but if you get too agressive driving, you'll tear that tranny apart, so get use to know how to replace trannies if you go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 the n/a tranny isn't all that weak. The clutch design is the big issue in my mind that's far superior on the turbo models. Read my write-up on my swap. www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap as well as dave's www.legacycentral.org/library/transmission/convert.htm It's not super difficult, but can get rather involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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