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5-Speed Manual Swapping a Subaru Impreza L (GC8)
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Күн бұрынHi everyone! In this vlog we 5-speed swap my sister Samantha's 1998 Subaru Impreza L (GC6-8). It took a lot of work to get it done, but we did it in a little less than 2 weeks due to some minor complications along the way. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy it and hope it helps some of you that are wanting to 5-speed swap your subaru impreza 2.5rs wrx or any of that sort. Thanks for watching!
I also cover some major points to coverting your subaru impreza to manual such as wiring ecu, grounding ecu pin for manual conversion, neutral safety positiom switch, reverse lights, speed sensor, starter mounting points, rear caliper swap for subaru impreza, and single diaphram brake booster upgrades.
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@weathenn6640 3 жыл бұрын
Speaking from experience, there’s a hole on the top of the auto trans to take off the torque converter bolts. A whole lot easier then dropping the whole steering. Great video though!
@jonahheu 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man that would have been a lot easier. Lol Thanks for the tip! Really appreciate it!
@jonathandiaz-kd3vo 2 жыл бұрын
Shit good looking out I’m gonna b doing my swap soon and that’s a solid tip to b aware of
@weathenn6640 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathandiaz-kd3vo yessirrr the hole is on the passenger side opposite of the starter. if nobody’s messed with it before it will have a rubber plug covering it
@godson9808 3 жыл бұрын
Good shit bro! Y’all work very hard to learn and get all that to work! Love it!
@jonahheu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Really appreciate the comment and love.
@keletso4643 11 ай бұрын
2 years old ad still useful video, will use your advices i am soon to start a manual conversion good job there
@boostibois 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, thank you for putting it together. That car’s gonna be a lot of fun. I’m gearing up to do the same with one of my own
@jonahheu 2 жыл бұрын
No problem man! Appreciate the comment and kind words. Good luck on your swap too!
@rafaelantonio8567 9 ай бұрын
Starting my swap on my 98 2.5rs . I'm goin to use a 05 WRX transmission . I'm goin to guide myself on the wiring on this video😊
@gc8219 2 жыл бұрын
yo love the video!!! i am going to do this to my 93 l soon, thanks for making this video!!
@jonahheu 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate it! Good luck with urs!
@gymz4065 3 жыл бұрын
Dam bro this is awesome!!!!!! I wanna do this to mines too but it looks like hella work.
@jonahheu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Really appreciate it. And it was a lot of work. It took around 1 week to finish. But you can do it bro! Definitely worth it in the end!
@gymz4065 3 жыл бұрын
I want to also. The wiring is the issue
@gymz4065 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you can shoot me a link I can get my lazy ass started too. Lol. Still got to find me a 5speed from the junk yard and collect all the parts.
@tokyotopp 2 жыл бұрын
You should have upgraded the oil separator plate on the back of the engine to a steel one.
@samanthagherr 3 жыл бұрын
Sick ass car
@BulmaroRamos-j5e 5 күн бұрын
Great vid! Almost done with my swap. Just wondering if you can help me the wires under the shifter
@rsamega 3 жыл бұрын
Any possible update video on this ? You’ve got great content. I’m surprised you don’t have more subscribers
@jonahheu 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind comment. Its my sisters car and she lives a few hours away from me. But hoping to do some more vlogs on it in the near future!
@NoSleepRacing Жыл бұрын
You need to bleed the brakes properly the lines from a Nissan won't cause an issue until they are bad and expanding or something
@ThomasP187 5 ай бұрын
I know it's late, but the brake proportioning valve may be different from drums to disc
@2MOROGARAGE 3 жыл бұрын
Helpfull!! I just picked up a 96 impress lx, im looking to manual swap it, would it be same? as mine is pre facelift? Sorry im new to subies lol,
@jonahheu 3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Hope youre enjoying the new subie! And yeah it should be the same. The model in the video is a 1998 but wiring was all pre 1997. So ecu should be the same. Only difference would be what year you get your swap from. If its newer you will have to install a hydro clutch instead of a cable one. Other than that jumping safety switch, reverse lights, and speed sensor should be the same concept. Hopes this helps. Good luck!!
@juliolucero3412 Жыл бұрын
Help!!! 95 impreza automatic transmission died. what transmission can i put in the car direct fit no mods, please help
@SakuraMunsta2 8 ай бұрын
Man I'm having the hardest time figuring out how to connect my VSS on my 99 impreza with a 03 WRX 5 speed transmission. It has the 3 wire green, brown and white wires but I can't figure out what wires it plugs into the TCM.
@jonathandiaz-kd3vo 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid simple straight forward. Wouldn’t mind having your help doing mine lol 👍🏼👍🏼
@jonahheu 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!! Good luck on yours!
@illuminatedsoles331 Жыл бұрын
What was the cost on this? If you had the choice to buy a manual with higher mileage or an auto with lower and do the swap again, what would you choose?
@jonahheu Жыл бұрын
it was around 1k, but my sister found a good deal. I would rather get a manual with higher mileage and a low mileage auto if both cars are cosmetic clean. it'll be easier to rebuild an engine than source 5 speed parts since they are getting harder to find. good luck!!
@anthonysalinas6195 2 жыл бұрын
im debating on doing this swap for a subaru I came up on since it needs a new engine, transmission, axles, and well basically everything important on it anyway. is the manual transmission lighter than the auto?
@jonahheu 2 жыл бұрын
Its almost the same weight because of the awd system. But it is a little lighter. The swap was definitely worth it. And good luck with your new subie!
@backwoodslunatic2615 9 ай бұрын
What transmission did you use? I’m trying to do a manual swap on my Impreza and I cannot find any info on what transmissions I can use…
@littlerobbie9648 10 ай бұрын
my manual trns has the neutral sfety on the trans and the back up lights, where do i wire them in to the harness? right now it will start in gear? please friend.
@frenzix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.. so you don't need to drop the engine?
@jonahheu 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! No you dont have to drop the engine. Just the front subframe and you are good to go.
@frenzix 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonahheu Thought so.. thanks. Some instructions advise to drop the engine, however I couldn't figure out why unless you wanted to swap it out or work on it.