How To STI 6 Speed Swap a Subaru

We're fixing the biggest issue with the Subaru WRX today and that is its sloppy glass 5 Speed Transmission. I have a 2017 Subaru WRX STI Transmission and R180 Rear Diff that we are swapping into the car! This has been asked for in the past so hopefully, this quick guide helps to show you how to swap an STI 6 Speed into your Subaru!

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Audio:
Fluffy - Smith The Mister
Fuji - Tubebackr
September Rain - YME

[RubioGarage]

The perfect situation, it’s Sunday afternoon, it’s cold and i have a hoodie with my coffee sitting on my couch and smeedia uploaded, can’t get any better

[MGA_]

6-speed swap all in 1 video/day! Love it! Maybe one day I'll 6-speed swap my hawkeye <3 You're an inspiration to us all!

[followtheornghat]

Damn man, 1 day to get the trans fixed, and the entire 6 speed in on the first try in your garage. The growth over the few years following your channel is amazing. Keep killing it brother 🔥💪🤯

[builtsubarusti]

Perfect example on why prices between modles change so much. It's not just engine, transmission and brakes. Very cool video to watch. Always are but enjoyed seeing something so different than your normal content

[Rlhjr]

5 speed is glass. 6 speed is chefs kiss.

Love the content dude

[Telesko]

I love the leg jack technique, I did that a few times working on my car and my wife thought I was weird. This is great info for people who aren't doing this but are new to cars want to learn more about the drivetrain. Thanks for the great info as always.

[TannerMahre]

dude you did this so quick wtf lol!! Long term goal for my hatch is to six speed swap! When you said "the five speed never wants to go into reverse". I felt that lol

[tradeMark]

Gotta love when my guy is chill in a video ... great comeback

[jai_co]

Congrats on 100k! I no longer own a Subie, but I am a Subie owner at heart, living out my dreams vicariously through your videos 😂

[omialmanza]

No walk in the park STI swaps can be a handful overall worth the work. Meet only 2 ppl who've done it. But the info you covered is outstanding!

[malikkerstens]

“I’m gonna be honest don’t quite know what I’m doing here”. I feel that big time

[j]

I sold my WRX and watching this makes me want another just to sti swap thanks for the content !!

[narkyt]

Bought an 09 wrx hatch as a roller with trans and suspension, and now find myself building the EJ255 for it because of your videos. Always wanted to build my hatch, but your short block videos gave me the confidence to do so. Getting some .025 oversized mains in tomorrow and then I should be able to wrap up the short block. Built my BC heads using your videos too lol. Thanks a bunch for showing me what not to do first, saving me big $$$.

[bradgreen]

Impressive install. Boy, the STI trans is way beafier. Now I understand the swap even more. Thx

[lian]

The only difference in the starter for the 5spd and the 6 spd is the hight of the gear to account for the larger flywheel. If you plan on keeping your 5 speed pull style clutch you have to use the 5 speed starter. And vice versa

[smillman]

Holy crap, another huge info-PACKED episode. Good job on this one Tanner

[ryanleva]

As always (IMO) church of smeedia is one of the most informative and entertaining hands down yo.
This video is a wicked breakdown good S#*T sir.

[josepeanutbutter]

Bro amazing video and now I know how to do a 6speed swap for my forester xt <3 AMAZING all in one video. LOVE IT keep the channel with this type of videos always. KEEP IT GOING!

[mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

Great video! Will never have the money or skills to tackle this, so am happy to enjoy it vicariously here.

[MrGsxrme]

Yes! Using the same DccD controller in my VA WRX IAG built STI trans swap! Love it. So nice to be able to put her in rear mode only for an amazing rear wheel peel.