Auto to manual conversion in h6 outback

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Auto to manual conversion in h6 outback

Post by njsdata » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:57 pm

Hi,
Does anyone know of any companies that do transmission conversions from auto to manual on H6 Outbacks. I have been told that it is not straightforward and could cost upwards of $12000. Any advise would be appreciated.
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Post by RSR 555 » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:20 pm

Not 100% sure what the EZ30 bellhousing bolt pattern is bit if it's similar to the EG33 then I'd look at what the guys in the States have done in the SVXs. Costs wise, I'm thinking it would all depends on what parts you buy i.e new or used. New Clutch Kit would be a must but a secondhand gearbox (known history or warranty a must) and then it would also depend if you're going to attempt to do it yourself or pay someone else?
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Post by vincentvega » Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:30 am

been done a few times.

http://www.rslibertyclub.org/http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/

search the forums there
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Post by RSR 555 » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:15 am

vincentvega wrote:been done a few times.

www.rslibertyclub.org

search the forums there
Umm.. might need to check the link :confused: When I click on it it takes me to some church site... is God trying to tell me something :???:
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Post by AlpineRaven » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:43 pm

RSR 555 wrote:Umm.. might need to check the link :confused: When I click on it it takes me to some church site... is God trying to tell me something :???:
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It has been done a few times as vincent said above.
Ive thought about getting another outback after my wife gets hers and I'll convert mine to dual range manual.
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Post by Alex » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:02 pm

too hard in my opinion, pedal boxes, new interior parts, tailshafts, crossmembers bla bla bla.

but hey maybe you should try it! :)

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Post by AndrewT » Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:57 pm

lol that's too hard? Everything bolting in? U did a full EJ20turbo conversion to an L series and this it too hard?
Turning into a really slack bastard you are Alex lol...

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Post by AlpineRaven » Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:06 pm

AndrewT wrote:lol that's too hard? Everything bolting in? U did a full EJ20turbo conversion to an L series and this it too hard?
Turning into a really slack bastard you are Alex lol...
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Too hard.. sounds like your lazy eh...
Its something i would do if I was getting H6, with automatics for me i get bored easily..
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1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
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Post by TOONGA » Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:15 pm

RSR 555 wrote:Umm.. might need to check the link :confused: When I click on it it takes me to some church site... is God trying to tell me something :???:
nope I had the same problem with that link
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Post by jzk25 » Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:37 pm

I've done an EZ30 conversion with STi manual to my 97 Liberty wagon and also one into a manual Kombi plus assisted a few guys doing there Outback H6 manual conversions.

It's a bolt in affair mechanically, no problems. Any EJ box will fit, 4 bolt, 8 bolt, whatever. You need a TT gearbox crossmember to allow the dual exhausts to go though.

Electrically there are some issues with certain cars. If you have a limited model with stability control it will no longer work without the auto. The models without are no problem, you just need to put a jumper across the ABS CU to emulate the auto control signal. The neutral switch at the ecu needs to be grounded also or the revs flair between gear changes.

Some guys also reported codes for the auto bringing the engine light on. I never had these issues with my wagon although the codes are in memory but the Kombi we did had this problem. We sorted through it and it turned out to be the ignition relay not shutting down causing the codes to co0me up as current.

The EZ30 is a completely different animal with a manual trans behind it, night and day. The auto sucks all it's response and a fair whack of power away.
Cheer. Al.

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