Thanks! Sorry didn't see your comment, you can leave them in if you'd like, which would make swapping back to AWD easier. If you know for sure you want to keep it rwd you can pull the axles and steal the end off and stick it back in the hub so that the wheel bearing is supported.
In Subaru transmissions the front and center differentials are both located in the trans, so this is all the front end work you need to do. The front axles do not need to be pulled as they are no longer receiving power and actually the axle stubs inside of the front hubs support the bearings.
will work as long as the spline count is the same, but if it's a lower mileage trans in a newer car might be worth it to play it safe and just buy a spool for a couple hundred bucks
You just pull the front diff out and leave it out to save weight since it's no longer being used? I'm planning on rwd converting a 5 speed, and will likely just saw off the ends of the CV axles for the wheel hub, and the trans to prevent any leakage.
I didn't bother splitting the case since I didn't even drop the trans, seems like a lot of work for not a whole lot of weight reduction, the axles do come apart real easy for saving the stubs though.
Held up for as long as I had the car, bought it with a blown HG and was destined for part out. I never had any issues but RWD guys will tell you that the axles are the #1 weak point and then the R160 rear diff is #2.
I’ve been considering this for a while now, but been a bit hesitant of doing so because I’ve heard that it’s very easy to blow the diff, centre diff and snap axles. Just curious on how it’s held up and if you’ve done a lot of skids with it? Awesome content btw 😳😳
The clutch went out before the center diff or popping a single axle, the axles are definitely the weak point in this combo though if you've got solid welds. Made my money back on the entire car parting it out after selling just the motor so it's gone now, but I had a lot of good skids/ fun times romping it before it died. If you're not beating the absolute crap out of the car every day I'd say just do it. Thanks very much!
I have a serious question though. Why would you want to take away a Subarus amazing AWD system? What's the purpose? It seems kind of crazy to me because I'm in love with AWD.
At the time I had multiple other AWD subarus and I just wanted a RWD car but it was nice that parts swapped over and I already knew how to work on it. Plus it was just a $500 car
HG and clutch went out on the car and since it was a $500 beater I just decided to part it out so don't really know how long it would have lasted. Depends on clutch vs mechanical C diff but I wouldn't bother with the auto, clutch kicks are necessary when you're only making 160 something crank hp and your shift points would probably be messed up.
late to the party but "watanabe service" make a cente diff delete for the autos. They actually make them for all subarus (and a few evos) they also do front diff delete (axels etc)
"this is a part we don't need, this is some fwd bullshit" XD
Buying back my first car which is a 97 legacy and I’m definitely gonna do this. Great video bro!
thanks good luck with the project!
Hopefully you see this I know it was a while ago but I need to know what filler rod you used to do the first pass when you tig welded it
What filler rod did you use for the first pass?
Good work!! Question, what did you do with the front axels?
Thanks! Sorry didn't see your comment, you can leave them in if you'd like, which would make swapping back to AWD easier. If you know for sure you want to keep it rwd you can pull the axles and steal the end off and stick it back in the hub so that the wheel bearing is supported.
@@stevenstiles1 Thank you very much!!
does this work with a 2001 inpreza rx
Is this really the only thing you need to do? I know nothing about transmissions but do you not have to touch the front end at all?
In Subaru transmissions the front and center differentials are both located in the trans, so this is all the front end work you need to do. The front axles do not need to be pulled as they are no longer receiving power and actually the axle stubs inside of the front hubs support the bearings.
can i use center diff spool from NA 5spd subaru transmission to my 2014 wrx?
will work as long as the spline count is the same, but if it's a lower mileage trans in a newer car might be worth it to play it safe and just buy a spool for a couple hundred bucks
Is it the same process for a Subaru impreza wagon 98?
Should I only weld the center differential?
If it's a 1:1 center diff it will work, you can weld the rear too if you want but you'll be breaking rear axles more often
@@stevenstiles1 thank you very much for the information friend
You just pull the front diff out and leave it out to save weight since it's no longer being used? I'm planning on rwd converting a 5 speed, and will likely just saw off the ends of the CV axles for the wheel hub, and the trans to prevent any leakage.
I didn't bother splitting the case since I didn't even drop the trans, seems like a lot of work for not a whole lot of weight reduction, the axles do come apart real easy for saving the stubs though.
Lookin to swap my sf forester this weekend, how did it hold up and what broke other than axles long term
Held up for as long as I had the car, bought it with a blown HG and was destined for part out. I never had any issues but RWD guys will tell you that the axles are the #1 weak point and then the R160 rear diff is #2.
I’ve been considering this for a while now, but been a bit hesitant of doing so because I’ve heard that it’s very easy to blow the diff, centre diff and snap axles. Just curious on how it’s held up and if you’ve done a lot of skids with it?
Awesome content btw 😳😳
The clutch went out before the center diff or popping a single axle, the axles are definitely the weak point in this combo though if you've got solid welds. Made my money back on the entire car parting it out after selling just the motor so it's gone now, but I had a lot of good skids/ fun times romping it before it died. If you're not beating the absolute crap out of the car every day I'd say just do it. Thanks very much!
Does this work with normal 2006 wrx
yup
So is this the same for a 5 speed wrx
yep same style transmission
Speedometer work?
yes
Can I convert my cvt to rwd?
I'd just trade in the car and buy a cheaper one with a manual or a factory rwd car
Hi steven,
Its really nice video .
Can i do it for my is350 awd ?
I mean it will work with my car?
It's the same kind of multi disc center diff but if there's already a rwd version of your car why not just sell it and buy the rwd
@@stevenstiles1 i like my car its gift so i cannot just sell it and i want to swap it to rwd 😅
I will try your way
Thanks for your time and replied 🙏🏻
I have a serious question though.
Why would you want to take away a Subarus amazing AWD system? What's the purpose? It seems kind of crazy to me because I'm in love with AWD.
At the time I had multiple other AWD subarus and I just wanted a RWD car but it was nice that parts swapped over and I already knew how to work on it. Plus it was just a $500 car
Left the rear open?
yup or else the r160 would just explode eventually
So how is this still holding up for you ? And can you do this to an automatic ?
HG and clutch went out on the car and since it was a $500 beater I just decided to part it out so don't really know how long it would have lasted. Depends on clutch vs mechanical C diff but I wouldn't bother with the auto, clutch kicks are necessary when you're only making 160 something crank hp and your shift points would probably be messed up.
late to the party but "watanabe service" make a cente diff delete for the autos. They actually make them for all subarus (and a few evos) they also do front diff delete (axels etc)
@@stevenstiles1 it's just mind boggling how cheap there cars in US are
does it have a power increase ?
Very marginal. Theoretically it should, but on my tired ass NA EJ251 I think the only place you're gonna see gains is on the butt dyno haha
Cheapest RWD car with back seats!