The subaru svx was never offered with a manual transmission and many svx owners upgraded their babies with manual transmissions from other. It has great torque throughout the rpm range and keeps up with traffic easily, even in the heavier westfalia and syncro and runs extremely well behind both the manual and the automatic transmissions. May 10, 2009 quick n dirty video of my svx after the 5 speed swap. The word on the street is that the automatic is overstressed too, and very fragile. This example has been converted to run a wrx 5speed manual, really freeing up the built flat sixa very nice sounding motor even in stock form.
Fitting a 6 speed to your impreza wrx sti, forester. Granted, ive only owned my svx for about a month and have only put 20mi on it. People use sti transmissions, because na subaru manuals wouldnt hold up to 230hp engine. Fuel mileage has proven to be better than with the stock engine, even with the additional power, and all run beautifully on regular gas.
Manual transmissions from base legacy, impreza and forester will not last too long on 230hp engine. Former tipper kaibeezy, now turned dt unpaid intern found this eileen with standard gearbox with only minutes to spare. We install, service and personally use what we sell. Restomod vw vanagon westfalia with a fresh 230 horsepower subaru svx engine conversion. Are you looking for your dream vw westfalia restomod camper van. Subaru svx questions swapping a manual transmission into. May 08, 2015 i found a 1992 svx for sale in my area that i am going to be looking at either tomorrow or monday. As subarus first entry into the luxuryperformance market, the svx was noted for its aircraftinspired windowwithinawindow sideglass configuration. Svx transmission swap questions ultimate subaru message board. The window design of the svx was created with the goal of good aerodynamics, unobstructed visibility, and a distinctive appearance. Im using a reversed coolant manifold from east coast vanagon great guys, wiring, engine mount and exhaust header from smallcar, and a bellhousing conversion from rjes richard at rjes is super helpful too.
This vehicle was used as a personal mail carrier vehicle, interior consists of 2 front seats. Svx transmission swap questions ultimate subaru message. Subaru svx the subaru alcyone svx, also known outside of its home market japan as the subaru svx, is a twodoor grand tourer coupe that was sold by subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of japanese transportation conglomerate fuji heavy industries fhi. Aug 27, 2007 i would wait a while before selling the lego. I know that it needs a new transmission or the current one rebuilt depending whats wrong with it, but i saw this as an opportunity to do a transmission swap early if i can get the car cheap enough. How much would an auto manual conversion cost on an svx, anyway. Subaru never built a manual transmission svx from the factory, so marisa made it happen. Please note, in many cases you must legally own the original hard copy of the service manual in order to use these documents. Basic conversion presently at small car is 11k plus the engine and options. The subaru svx or other subaru h6 engines are the only naturally aspirated nonturbo engine you can put in a vanagon that will produce over 200 horse power.
Manual mode allows driver to reduce wheel spin on difficult surfaces by. The eg33 was exclusively fitted to the alcyone svx, where it was paired with the 4eat automatic transmission in both front and allwheeldrive configurations. The most striking feature of the car is the windows. We love these vans for their compact, boxy nature when compared to the bloated japanese nolongermini vans that litter the suburbs these days. After building over 400 subaru powered vans and vanagons, we have learned a lot about how to make them run well. The subaru alcyone svx, originally marketed outside japan as the subaru svx, is a twodoor, frontengine, all wheeldrive coupe manufactured and marketed by subaru from 1991 to 1996 over a single generation. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Fitting a 6 speed to your wrx, forester or liberty. So, i could put, say, a 6 speed into a legacy l, or an auto in a wrx. There are a few different methods and trains of thought about fitting a 6mt gearbox to your wrx, liberty, outback or forester. I find the resemblance to the xm more than coincidental.
The subaru svx was never offered with a manual transmission and many svx owners upgraded their babies with manual. The subaru svx was never offered with a manual transmission and many svx owners. You need to get a wrx or sti, legacy gt turbo transmissions. Parts needed from the donor vehicle legacy, forester, impreza. When the time arrives to maintain or repair your 1992 subaru svx, choose the same quality that came standard from day one. May 16, 2011 1992 subaru svx converted to a 5speed manual.
Service manuals are submitted by our members, a big thank you to those that have provided this info. Subaru motors have been swapped into a few different vehicles over the years but none have benefited more then the vw vanagon westfalia. It blows a 30a green fuseable link under the hood fuse box on left fender. Comes with engine manual, ecutune manual, fault code manual, subaruvanagon coolant system instructions and diagrams. The conversion cost is for labor only you supply the donor parts. Pop in another fuse, it starts, immediately stalls and then wont restart. It is a highly optioned wolfsburg edition model with an excellent interior and seating for seven. Subaru svx parts keep your subaru performing to the highest standards with genuine subaru svx parts from the subaru parts online retailer network. Our kit comes with all the specialized parts we use to convert an svx to a five. Subaru svx, subaru, svx, pictures, faq, transmission, wheel bearings, alcyone, alcyone. Previous owner thought it was a fuel pump and replaced it, and still same problem. Your old transmission is yours to keep if you wish.
How to make the subaru svx the car it deserves to be. The subaru svxor other subaru h6 engines are the only naturally aspirated nonturbo engine you can put in a vanagon that will produce over 200 horse power. These are sturdy enough to take the power from h6 svx engine. And although conceived of as an awd allthetime coupe, subaru sold some fwd versions during 9495 in an effort to keep the price down. Complete source for subaru svx information, faqs, pics, and links. As subarus first entry into the luxuryperformance market, the svx was noted for its aircraftinspired windowwithinawindow side. Subietech hq is happy to be able to offer our experience and service to the vw community. At present all the engines they have would likely need to be rebuilt. This 1989 volkswagen vanagon features a swapped 230hp subaru svx engine and vw 4speed manual transmission. Svx manual conversion first off, if you dont know what youre in for, someone has already figured out the specifics. How to make the subaru svx the car it deserves to be jalopnik. Welcome to fatal flaw, where i choose a cool car that is made significantly less desirable by one major, glaring fault and show you how to fix it.
Fate smiled upon tmgps at radwood austin, where we parked next to an svx with a hidden superpower. After the svx was discontinued, subaru did not offer a sixcylinder engine until the ez30 was developed and released for the subaru outback. Comes with engine manual, ecutune manual, fault code manual, subaru vanagon coolant system instructions and diagrams. Feb 25, 2015 92 subaru svx, 5 speed conversion, custom exhaust and crappy tires vs 3 inches of snow on top of soft ground.
Svx 5 speed conversion ultimate subaru message board. I always wanted to do the manual swap, and looking at this car, i applaud the person who followed it through. Detailed features and specs for the used 1995 subaru svx including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Which is a bit odd or not considering that the xm beat the svx to the market by a few years 1989. Quick n dirty video of my svx after the 5 speed swap. Keep your subaru performing to the highest standards with genuine subaru svx parts from the subaru parts online retailer network. Yes, subaru really missed the chance to put the svx at the top of the sports car market. Can get you this rare 1992 subaru svx with a fivespeed manual transmission. Modified 1994 subaru svx lsi on bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The subaru sixcylinder engines are a series of flat6 engines manufactured by subaru, a division of fuji heavy industries, made in three distinct generations. Detailed features and specs for the used 1992 subaru svx including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The only common engine conversion that competes here is an vwaudi 1. Mar 02, 2010 subarus manual transmission wasnt up to the h6s twist, so it was automatic only. I found a 1992 svx for sale in my area that i am going to be looking at either tomorrow or monday.
Subaru produced around 25,000 svxs from 1992 through 1997 about 14,000 of these were imported to the united states. But from all the reading ive done of others experiances with thiers, you may want a backup car for a little bit. The subaru parts online retailer network offers authentic 1992 subaru svx parts perfectly compatible with your subaru. Fitting a 6 speed to your impreza wrx sti, forester, liberty, svx or outback fitting a 6 speed to your impreza wrx sti, forester, liberty, svx or outback skip to main content. Fitting a 6 speed to your impreza wrx sti, forester, liberty. Although the entire drivetrain didnt suffer from any major reliability issues, the lack of a snappy manual transmission meant the high. I know that most of the flat 4 enginestrannies are interchangable. Thats right rancho is now making it possible to install a 5speed subaru into your beetle or bus along with all the advantages these rugged and easily obtainable transaxle assemblies offer. The er27, derived from the subaru ea firstgeneration flat4, was used as the sole engine option in the premium model 198891 subaru alcyone vx xt6 in the united states.
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