2006 - MPT to VTD conversion!
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Any update on the parts list package? I might be going under the knife, want to get a rough estimate what this would cost so I can see if I have the funds for everything.
if you want to know you can go to a dealer and get the part numbers for the WRX and compare...that is how I put this one together only I looked up the parts for a FXT w/VDC
I've edited the first post to help with this http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f89/mpt-vtd-conversion-37441/#post429050
also I don't want to assume the liability of doing the assembly work and shipping ready to install ( nor do I have vendor status to make this feasible )
The vtd center diff is in the 2007 or 2008 Forester Sports models, and the WRX limited with automatic transmission.
2007 Subaru Forester Sports - Top Speed
Ah, got it now, thanks man!
are you trying to source the parts used ?
maybe I would make sure before purchasing those...however, I mated the VTD to a 2002 legacy transmission before I installed so there is a good probability that the WRX 4EAT would be compatible
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how long did the whole swap (removal, disassembly, re-assembly, installation) take you? I just got back from talking with the guys at my preferred shop (LIC Motorsports); they said they can do the work for me, but weren't sure how many hours to quote for the whole job. Also, what exactly is the shop press needed for? They have a machine shop on hand, but again, need specifics to obtain a quote.
TIA
how long did the whole swap (removal, disassembly, re-assembly, installation) take you? I just got back from talking with the guys at my preferred shop (LIC Motorsports); they said they can do the work for me, but weren't sure how many hours to quote for the whole job. Also, what exactly is the shop press needed for? They have a machine shop on hand, but again, need specifics to obtain a quote.
TIA
too long, and frankly I don't know, I was in the garage for a few hours a day for a week, but I was meticulous as I had never done it before...however once the diff is assembled it should be less than 2 hours under the car for installation..probley closer to one hour if they have experience with the subys
the dealer shop manual should be of some help R&R of the "extension case" should give a good idea
the press is needed for bearing installation plus a specialty tool to compress the return spring on the clutch piston
here's the tool I made, it was a side diff retainer(where the front drive axle goes into the transmission)
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I just looked in the service manual, the transfer section looks very different on the 5eat
I updated the first post with VTDcost.txt from SubaruPartsDirect.com
a problem....finally
Well winter weather made taking the FWD fuse out a plus (the front tires were spinning in the rain)
but when I get on it in first gear it triggers the flashing AWD light....the "it thinks the tires are of different sizes" thing...
a new TCU out of a VDC vehicle is ~$500 and I don't KNOW that it would work, I think the wire to that light is going to get cut
but beside the flashing light it works great...4 wheel drifting in the rain :woohoo:
Well winter weather made taking the FWD fuse out a plus (the front tires were spinning in the rain)
but when I get on it in first gear it triggers the flashing AWD light....the "it thinks the tires are of different sizes" thing...
a new TCU out of a VDC vehicle is ~$500 and I don't KNOW that it would work, I think the wire to that light is going to get cut
but beside the flashing light it works great...4 wheel drifting in the rain :woohoo:
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