Despite such phenomenal acceleration, the wrx still manages respectable fuel economy20 mpg city, and 27 mpg. Welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. The cvt transmission has been a debated choice among the new 2015 wrx and i finally got to see it first hand. Subaru wrx sti questions manual transmission popping out of. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality subaru auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. A viscous coupling locking center differential nominally distributes torque 50. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Around 60 percent of new wrx buyers are new to the brand. Jdm ty856ub6aa subaru sti 2015 2018 6 speed manual.
My 2015 forester has a 6 speed as i did not trust the cvt but this will be the last subaru i buy unless they make some serious changes. The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at 55,000 miles and luckily was replaced under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. I wanted to drive the cvt automatic because the 2015 wrx is the first wrx to be offered without a clutch pedal since 2008, and most of us know the 2008 wrx was a total embarassment. The 2015 wrx has a new 6speed cable shifted manual transmission behind the new fa20dit boxer engine. If you need subaru wrx performance transmissions or related components, visit our store. This kit is intended for the wrx or sti six speed manual transmission. A transmission is the most vital part of an engine, which is why takes careful consideration of all the used subaru transmissions it sells. Oct 15, 20 with the standard 5speed manual, the impreza receives an environmental protection agency rating of 25 mpg city34 mpg hwy 33 mpg for the 5door. Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site. But subaru also offers the new sport lineartronic cvt automatic as an option. Lets face it, not all wrx buyers are diehard subaru fans. In standard wrx guise, it produces 268 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission. Iag performance provides subaru transmission repair, maintenance and replacement. Access a large inventory of quality used 2006 subaru impreza transmissions online.
The new sport lineartronic delivers an ultrasmooth driving character with the choice of stepped automatic shifting eight preselected ratios when in sport sharp mode and also 6 speed and 8 speed manual shifting modes. When it comes to transmission options, the 6speed manual rower isnt a. The 2015 wrx has a new 6 speed cableshifted manual transmission behind the new fa20dit boxer engine. I will probably test drive the manual wrx and sti, but the manual wrx will probably be it, vs the cvt of course. Dec 17, 2014 adding an automatic, i figured, reduced the appeal of the wrx. Subaru impreza questions cvt transmission failure cargurus. Used subaru 5speed wrx gda 20022005 replacement manual.
We test the new wrx with the optional cvt transmission. The use of a twinscroll turbocharger and direct injection help propel the wrx from zero to sixty miles an hour in 5. Toss in the continuously variable transmission cvt automatic transmission and those figures climb to 27 mpg city36 mpg hwy. But this new cvt is, ultimately, going to help deliver the wrx driving experience to more shoppers than ever. This transmission uses a viscous limited slip center differential with a 5050 torque split similar to the 5mt found in previous wrx s.
Rated at 27 miles per gallon city and 36 mpg highway when equipped with the cvt automatic transmission, the impreza is the most fuelefficient allwheeldrive car in the u. As you match revs to extract the most of the engines bountiful torque curve, youll feel all the performance potential of the wrx firmly within your grasp. Subaru 6 speed sti gearbox transmission for 5 speed models. Forging their own path in a sea of similarity, this dynamic duo showcases the core technology that has created diehard followers around the world namely, the. Gl5 75w90 or equivalent type 6 forward speeds and 1reverse transmission gear ratio 1st 3. We have for sale a good used manual transmission to suit subaru impreza, petrol, 2. The subaru wrx is a perfect automobile for those who need a car for daily errands but love a sporty spirit. In fact, throughout the entire history of the subaru wrx, there hasnt been a decent automatic version ever. A cvt is a type of automatic transmission that delivers seamless acceleration without interruption for gear shifts. The brzfrs sixspeed is a different gearbox and requires less fluid. Beyond its roomy interior and standard symmetrical allwheel drive, the big news for the impreza is its impressive fuel economy figures. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality subaru impreza auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. Flywheel lightening is one of the recommended upgrades for the wrx model.
In standard wrx guise, it produces 268 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6speed manual transmission. I was quick to dismiss the idea of cvt in a car like this. Use sport mode to put more emphasis on the power delivery. Subaru wrx cvt loud exhaust track tuned and modified automatic transmission it was my first time driving an automatic subaru, and i must say it was a treat and pretty fast for an automatic. Do you go with the sixspeed manual, or the so called lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission cvt. Subaru wrx cvt loud exhaust track tuned and modified. My wrx is a somewhat different setup but, subaru being what they are, most of the equipment is very similar. Genuine subaru part excellent condition 5k miles 1year warranty located at columbia, south carolina 29334.
The tradeoff for such figures, however, is a rather weak 148horsepower engine. Instead of fixed gears, it uses a pair of variablewidth pulleys that are connected by a flexible belt. Complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza ebay. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now the cvt on my 2012 impreza.
Now, youve heard from editor bober, who has deemed the cvttoting subaru wrx superior to the manual version, and from me who has firmly stated the exact opposite. All their orders are for the new 6speed manual gearbox. Iag performance subaru transmission and clutch services for. In 6speed manual mode, paddle shifters are mounted for fingertip control, giving you the power. How are the manual transmissions on the 20152016 wrxs. For years, it only came with a manual in canada meaning that only hardcore driving buffs of the highest order could drive one.
The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Feel free to update it, by letting me know what needs changing or adding. Adding an automatic, i figured, reduced the appeal of the wrx. The 2015 subaru wrx is the first since 2008 to offer an automatic transmission, in this. This kit is intended for the wrx or sti sixspeed manual transmission. All of subarus three speed automatic transmissions were made by jatco. Unable to launch the auto wrx as hard as the manual, we saw the zero to60 time stretch.
When the cvt is in its lighterthrottle, steadyrevving mode, it uses a few more revs to get the turbo more involved, adds maybe 500 rpm to the tachometer. If you on the fence about getting an automatic wrx as i was there are. Iag performance subaru transmission and clutch services. Used subaru 5 speed wrx gda 20022005 replacement manual. We stock a premium collection of products sourced from prominent manufacturers. May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Introducing the 2020 subaru wrx and wrx sti, the latest versions of the performance sedans with serious motorsport credentials and legendary allroadallweather capability. For 2017, the subaru wrx boasts a revised 6speed manual transmission to go along with its 268horsepower 2. Subaru wrx wrx sti standard transmission 6speed 2015, cable shift arm kit by kartboy. Since the 1970s, all subaru conventional automatic transmissions have been jatco designs adapted to subaru specifications. Subaru used transmissions market if you are shopping for a used subaru automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. Used subaru impreza transmission automatic transmissions. Fuel economy with the 6speed manual is rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, while the automatic continuously variable transmission cvt earns 18 mpg city24 mpg hwy. Oh, and dont worry, all wrxs still come standard with a sixspeed manual transmission.
With its short stroke, smooth and direct action, and leatherwrapped shift knob, shifting the 6speed manual transmission lets you savour every sweep of the glowing red tachometre needle. Subaru wrx transmission gear attack gear set solutions. Subaru 6speed sti ty856 conversions ads brings premium power transfer to wrx, forester and liberty if youve got a 5speed subaru wrx, liberty or forester, especially if youre interested in using your car in competitive motorsport events, youre probably aware that the five speed box, although serviceable and easy to use, is not the. In automatic mode, the lineartronic cvt adjusts instantly to match your acceleration, eliminating the need to shift and preserving the vehicles momentum often lost with conventional automatic transmissions. I drove the cvt and the manual and the cvt is the truth man. And to be honest, i wasnt too disappointed for an auto. Impreza wrx 5mt manual transmissions subaru jdm engines. Our 2006 subaru impreza transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
Subie and their trannys have problems, dont keep one past the. A range of gear kits and upgraded components for building manual transmissions to withstand increased power outputs and shift quicker. The brzfrs six speed is a different gearbox and requires less fluid. I am looking and the mazda cx5 and 9 as a replacement for the forester. Share the subaru wrx has established its superiority with an affordable price tag and unforgettable all.
Aug 12, 2014 we talked to a large subaru dealer here in the u. Subaru wrx sti questions manual transmission popping. Subaru has programmed this cvt to mimic a six or eightspeed auto by operating in stair steps. Wrx sti 2008 09 01 3 impreza wrx sti highpressure turbocharged and intercooled, horizontallyopposed, 4cylinder, 2. Pros and cons of continuously variable transmissions carfax.
The 2015 wrx introduces the option of a new automatic transmission engineered to enrich the performancedriving experience. Short shifter arm for cable actuated transmissions. Complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza for sale ebay. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new. Its just that i now have the 6 speed and the ratios are really close 14th it drops just on rpm per change, 4th to 5th about 1200 and about 1200 again 5th to 6th. When equipped with the 6speed manual transmission, the 2015 subaru wrx uses the brands continuous awd version of symmetrical allwheel drive.
Sport mimics a traditional sixspeed automatic as long as youre heavy on. I was told by a mazda salesman the the cx5 transmission is not a true auto but an auto manual 6 speed which i will be researching. Specs and codes for all known subaru transmissions, including wrx, forresters, liberties. If you are shopping for a used subaru automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. Subaru manufactures its own manual and cvt transmissions for nonkei cars. Wrx powertrain and suspension features 2016 subaru wrx. This vehicle has reached phenomenal success in racing and offers its owners superior power and handling. Dec 17, 2014 im a diehard gearhead and ill row em on my own until i cant anymore. Gl5 75w90 or equivalent type 6forward speeds and 1reverse transmission gear ratio 1st 3. Read this motor trend 2015 wrx cvt first test for more. Whether you need subaru impreza 4 speed, 5 speed, 6 speed automatic or manual transmission or transfer case we can help you find the best one for your vehicle.
All their orders are for the new 6 speed manual gearbox. We provide free estimates for all repairs and maintenance and will be happy to guide you through various options such as, proper clutch choices. For the fourthgen model, subaru discontinued the 2. Jun 27, 2014 i wanted to drive the cvt automatic because the 2015 wrx is the first wrx to be offered without a clutch pedal since 2008, and most of us know the 2008 wrx was a total embarassment. The purpose of any transmission is connect the engine to the wheels and help. Put simply, if you need a used or new subaru transmission, we can find it. Whether you need subaru impreza 4speed, 5speed, 6speed automatic or manual transmission or transfer case. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. If you require confirmation that this item will fit for your car please message us with your 17 digit vin number so we can verify that for you. See, now the wrx is available with an automatic transmission. Mar 04, 2018 lets face it, not all wrx buyers are diehard subaru fans.
Especially, i figured, since the automatic transmission now available bolted to the back of the wrxs boosted flatfour was of the cvt variety. Theres no new fun 6speed manual for 2015 wrx fans in. For those who strive for even more breathtaking speeds, the wrx provides a solid base for upgrades. Iags labor rates and part prices are very competitive but do not sacrifice quality or customer care in the process. Mar 17, 2003 subaru wrx transmission gear attack gear set solutions.
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