Which would be the better route to go, i want to build a 5 speed manual H6 06 outback. from what ive read, swapping an H6 into the H4 body will cause tons of wiring issues and more things to pay for. Would it be best to just get the LL Bean and do a 5 speed swap? im not seeing any forums anywhere where this has been done. If so how difficult would it be in terms of a subie tranny swap?  Would i need a stand alone TCU or can i trick it into thinking its in neutral?? Any advice, tips, or PREFERABLY WRITE UPS AND DIAGRAMS would help greatly!

 

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The newer 2005+ CANBUS stuff is much harder, it's integrated and I don't know anyone that's done it.  

write ups and diagrams for a job like that usually aren't available - search dilligently but don't be surprised if you come up empty handed, at best you usually find bits and pieces of information and have to compile it.

 

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Get a stand alone engine controller $$$$....but then even that might not play nice with VDC or other intergrated systems - i'm not sure, but VDC would be the clear question mark. 

 

H6 manual transmissions exist in other parts of the world - Japan, NZ, Europe....so Subaru has done it. 

 

You're probably better off swapping in an entire 2001-2004 H6 and it's associated wiring - those are easy to bolt an MT up to.   You'll loose 20 hp or so from it.  Maybe you can close that gap with new cams from Delta Cams.

Thanks for the reply, i just prefer the 05+ body styles. The 04 H6 swap would suffice do you know if there are any writeups on a manual swap into an 04 LL bean?

 

Thanks for the reply!