ran a cobb stage 2 wrx - Page 3

Riptide · 10-21-2009, 05:53 PM

Even now, the STI still has a stronger transmission than the WRX.

The 09 WRX might be a LITTLE better than previous years but they are still pretty fragile.

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Projectquick · 10-21-2009, 07:21 PM

I knew the STI trans was stonger, but I didn't realize the WRXs were so fragile. My buddy with an 06 STI was looking into getting a new STI trans and swapping it into his car because the 08+ STIs have a better geared trans. Having to be in 5th to go 100 mph sucks for a 6sp. My old 07 Si did it easily in 4th.

NJShelby120 · 10-22-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Projectquick

I could've sworn the WRXs with the "glass trans" was the bug-eye(02-03). I thought the 04s and up had a beefier trans.

i believe its the same trans all wrx's get lol.... only the sti has a beefy trans. it can hold up around 650hp..... the only prob is they dont rate the axles and joints at the same.... your right too with the gearing though

RobertJ · 10-22-2009, 05:45 PM

There's a pretty big difference between an '02-'05 Stage 2 WRX and an '06-'07 Stage 2 WRX as there's .5 liter difference. A 2.0 liter Stage 2 WRX is a little light in the loafers, but they can run 13.7 if driven by a good driver.