Manual Trans into a 2000-2004 Outback H6?

[lmdew]

Has anyone ever seen a 5 or 6 speed manual trans put into a 3.0 6 cylinder Outback?

 

I've been wanting to pick up a 3.0 but I don't like manual transmissions much.

 

I'm sure it would bolt up and the rear diffs could be swapped but I don't know how it would handle the extra torque and the ECU changes.

[wtdash]

Larry,

If you can figure out the push/pull clutch type, get an '05-08-ish Legacy GT/FXT/OBXT 5-speed.

 

They sit behind turbocharged 2.5's and can handle the 3.0, I'd bet.

 

I've seen them for <$1K.

 

Edit: The '97-99 5-speeds in the '97-99 Subies w/2.5 are also rumored to be capable of handling 300HP. I was running 250WHP on my turbo'd Forester and it's still fine.....been there done that one. The GT/Forester's 5th gear is slightly better for MPG (2800 RPM @ 70 in my '98 Foz) vs. the OB - (IIRC I was @ 3100 RPM @ 70).

 

Td

 

(note: No, I've not done the 5 or 6-speed behind the 3.0 myself, so I'm out of compliance w/the new Sticky @ the top - which I do agree w/BTW.)

Edited March 8, 2011 by wtdash

[lmdew]

It would be an neat setup.

 

I had the only dodge carvan with a 3.0 6 cylinder 5 speed for a long time.

 

The 6 caravan never came with a 5 speed but the dodge sedan did. It was pretty much a direct bolt in with a few welds for the trans support and shifter.

 

I'm thinking the Subaru would be easy. I need a good CHEAP 3.0 with a bad transmission to check it out.

[lesstutrey]

4eat handles offroad better.. why do it unless you were gonna do the engine up all performance enhanced. The 220hp~ of a OB just doesn't seem like it needs a 5spd, or a d/r. No stalling on hill climbs with the auto, so i'll take it.

[idosubaru]

they bolt right up so swap away. folks have EZ swapped other subaru's so bolting the trans up shouldn't be an issue. kingbobdole (phil) has one in his XT6 with a manual trans (FWD even!) and there are others.

 

if the H6 ends up being a VDC model you are unlikely to be able to retain that feature since it's integrated with the AT.

 

i doubt you'll have transmission issues unless you're really tearing it up. for average daily driver i'd swap a manual trans into an H6 any day if i wanted one and not worry about it because i don't really drive them that way. if i were constantly laying into it working it, i'd start to lean towards beefier trans and clutches.