I'm very interested in the dual range 5 speeds available down under (and I think Latin America and Europe, but maybe easiest to get from down under??).

 

I have questions on what was made and is available in Australia.

 

As I understand it, and please correct me if I'm wrong (this is regarding 5 speed manuals):

 

-EA81 ("MY" series?) transmissions are 3.70 final drive with a 1.44:1 low range and are PT4WD (loyale in USA)

 

-EA82 ("L" series?) transmissions are 3.70 OR 3.90 final drive with a 1.59:1 low range and are PT4WD (loyale in USA)

 

-EA82 turbo transmissions are 3.90 final drive with a 1.19:1 low range and are PT4WD (loyale in USA)

 

-RX trannies are 3.70 final with a 1.59:1 low and are FT 4WD with(?) locking center diff

 

-XT6 (in USA) are 3.90 final with a 1.59:1 low and are FT 4WD with locking center diff

 

-EJ18?? I've seen a couple in older USA imprezas but don't know much about them. Maybe 4.11 5 speed?? (not sure)

 

-EJ22 (liberty down under?), or first gen liberty (legacy in USA) are 3.90 final with a 1.19:1 low range and are FTAWD (USA had some 4.11 final 5 speed single range FT AWD, mine's a 95, thus second gen legacy, and is 3.90 final SR FT AWD)

 

-EJ25 forester are 4.11 final with a 1.44:1 low range gear and are FT AWD

 

-EJ25 outback (australia) I think were 3.90 final with 1.19:1 low gear

 

-EJ25 impreza (down under) are 3.90 final with a 1.59:1 low range gear and are FT AWD

 

and beyond that I don't have any ideas, like newer/second gen legacy/liberty or second gen forester (?2003-2005?)

 

And I'm sure turbos mix it up more...

 

I'm interested in a discussion verifying what's really around down under. This will really help me narrow my search and what it is I'm really looking for

 

 

What would be ideal for my interest and application (and I understand it can be made by marrying up to 3 different transmissions) would be a FT AWD, locking center diff with 4.11 final and a 1.59:1 low.

 

BUT, What would be quite practical and probably more plug-and-play (if it comes this way) would be a 4.11 final with 1.44:1 low (again, 1.59 would be better and could be created but again with more customizing) to bolt up to my EJ22 legacy.

 

Or second most practical would be a 3.90 final (straight bolt up and no rear diff swap on my current rig) with 1.59:1 low (I think this is came in an australian impreza?)

 

I'd prefer a 4.11 final to compensate for my taller tires and would prefer a 1.59:1 low, for obvious reasons, BUT a 1.44:1 low would be fine!

 

OR, I could live with a 3.90 final (since that's what I've been driving for 6 years on tall tires) with 1.59:1 low.

 

SO, let the discussion begin

I'd especially like to hear from you folks in Australia and New Zealand.

 

Ooh, I think Latin America and Europe got the FTAWD dual ranges like down under... so there's that too...

 

 

Thanks!

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as with this board alot of knowledgable people that can help you out

ausubaru.com

as with this board alot of knowledgable people that can help you out

 

Roger that and thanx. I've got one on offroadsubarus too (an aussie site)

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http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101887&page=4

 

...on Post 32.

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