SOT: Subaru 5MT prices Options

[ThePaintedMan]

Hello gents,

Looking for a 5MT locally, not sure what version to get (pull-type or push-type), but mostly not sure what they go for. Looks like $500 is about the going rate, but I think Dylan and other have mentioned that they can be had cheaper than that. What say ye?

Thanks,
George

[Chi-town]

The cable shifted 6 speed (in a 5 speed case) is probably one of the worst transmissions I've ever driven. It was an idea stolen from an old JDM tuning company called Zerosports when they did it back in the mid-late 90's.

For 5 speed you'll want to stay 99'+ as these are phase 2 boxes and have many updated parts.

Stay away from the JDM boxes as they use different parts most of the time and they can be difficult to source.

There's 4 different final drive ratios available 4.44, 4.11, 3.90, 3.70.
Depending on how/where you plan on driving it will influence your choice.

There is a multitude of 1-5 ratios, once again your use will dictate which is best for your car.

No front factory LSD available in the US 5mt, very rare in JDM boxes

Prices vary depending on what you want. Basic non-turbo boxes range anywhere between $250-500, turbo boxes can go anywhere between $500-1500 depending on condition.

Be prepared to have it opened up and inspected by someone knowledgeable with Subaru transmissions as syncro wear and fork pad wear can be an issue depending on how it was driven.