Finished the AWD & 5MT swap yesterday! Took a drive last night. It's quite different. The car handles really well, not sure if it was bushings or the struts or a combination, but it definitely handles much better.

 

I worked out a few issues with the cruise today, had to swap computers, and adjust the clutch pedal clevis pin.

 

Probably best to check out the page I've got setup for pics and info....then me blabbing on

 

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru/trannyswap.html

 

I'm planning on writing up a pretty detailed list/instructions/info on the swap. I'll post when I finish it.

Did you check to make sure the cruise control shuts off when you press the clutch?

He mentioned swapping cruise computers from his MT wagon donor car, so I'm pretty sure he had to make sure that was true before using it. But yes, always good to make sure, don't wanna put the clutch in and blow your engine up

Congratulations man. What an accomplishment!

Nice lookin' car Josh. You've got a great looking car there along with a nice ride also.

Nice, it's a good conversion.

 

 

I've done a 93 Legacy and 92 Loyale, but never got around to hooking in the clutch switch. When you get time, additional info on you wiring changes would be great!

 

Thanks, Larry

Dittos on what the Soob Dude said. Keep those 1 gens. going!

Congradulations! Nice job.

What a nice job. Don't forget the AWD decals.

Thanks guys

 

yeah I wired in the clutch switch, and it does disengage the cruise.

 

I did a little more looking into the cruise thing. If I hadn't switched the cruise relays, the AT cruise computer would have worked. The relay for the MT is normally open. The relay for the AT is normally closed, and the computers are setup for each different relay.

 

I'll let everyone know when I get done with the in depth write-up.