Originally Posted by
LDadrenaline
cant do a 6mt, something about the 06 rear end is different. you have to change all the drivetrain pieces including the axles (which are attached to the hubs and since its off an sti that would mean 5x114.3). Both sets of wheels I have are 5x100, and I have a $3000 BBK that fits a wrx, not an sti. wanted to just swap in the 6spd and call it a day, but alas, its not that easy
or you can get the DSS stage 5 axles for the r180 conversion out back or find JDM ver 5/6 ra rear cv's as they are the same..do an r180, the 6-speed, and 6-spd driveshaft; then just the stub shafts/clips for the front cv's to work...very simple and strong...your 5mt clutch can even carry over, so long as you use the flywheel again.
It really is that easy...easier for you than me, as I had to change 2 studs on the diff and go to the newer age tranny crossmember
as for other gearset optionss...
hollinger (mrt and awesome!!), par/chalak (commone manufacturying related failures), kaaz (seem to eat 3rd gears in the syncro sets also short!!!), modena(early mrt) and aps (crappy)...just to name a few
as for 1.5 hours to pull the tranny, damn!!! you have me beat my 15 minutes