('98-'00) Noob question about changing over auto to standard

whimbrel · 01-16-2013, 02:17 PM

This is going to come off a little ignorant and stupid, my apologies. I don't know much at all about car mechanics, but I've decided with the new year to start getting inside my own engine.

I have a 99 Forester that I really like, except its an automatic and I really want a standard. I found a manual transmission for a 99 Legacy Outback on craigslist for $150... my big question is... is it possible for me to use this transmission in my Forester? Also, is it really expensive/difficult/sketchy to do the change over?

Thanks in advance!

flstffxe · 01-16-2013, 02:47 PM

It can be done and many have done it. I will preface this with, sell the car, buy one with a 5mt.

You need(off the top of my head):
transmission
matching rear diff
driveshaft
pedal box
some wiring changes
clutch, clutch parts

*Aaron'z 2.5RS/WRX* · 01-17-2013, 03:22 AM

Dont.... nuff said... if you're "not mechanical" dont

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*Aaron'z 2.5RS/WRX* · 01-17-2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by flstffxe

It can be done and many have done it. [B]I will preface this with, sell the car, buy one with a 5mt[\b].

You need(off the top of my head):
transmission
matching rear diff
driveshaft
pedal box
some wiring changes
clutch, clutch parts

This..

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01-16-2013, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
whimbrel Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 15 Location: Tucson, AZ Car Year: 1999 Car Model: Forester Transmission: Automatic Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Noob question about changing over auto to standard This is going to come off a little ignorant and stupid, my apologies. I don't know much at all about car mechanics, but I've decided with the new year to start getting inside my own engine. I have a 99 Forester that I really like, except its an automatic and I really want a standard. I found a manual transmission for a 99 Legacy Outback on craigslist for $150... my big question is... is it possible for me to use this transmission in my Forester? Also, is it really expensive/difficult/sketchy to do the change over? Thanks in advance!

01-16-2013, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
flstffxe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,548 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Car Year: 2008 Car Model: Forester X Premium Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It can be done and many have done it. I will preface this with, sell the car, buy one with a 5mt. You need(off the top of my head): transmission matching rear diff driveshaft pedal box some wiring changes clutch, clutch parts __________________ His - 08 X Prem 5mt Hers - 08 X 4EAT Subaru oil filter comparison

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01-17-2013, 03:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aaron'z 2.5RS/WRX Taking a Walkabout in the Outback Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 918 Location: Hickagain.... (Mi) Car Year: '03 Car Model: Fozzy Transmission: Eat A Taco Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dont.... nuff said... if you're "not mechanical" dont Sent from Hell via Tapatalk

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