INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Bajozzy · 2008-04-30, 01:07 PM

I just wanted to give a shout out to Tom and the guys at IA. They recently did a 06STI 6 speed swap into my 06WRX a couple weeks ago and did a fantastic job. They even cleaned up a few things I did not have installed correctly on the car previously (guages, exhaust ect.). They did the whole swap, new clutch kit, short throw and 3.54 rear diff and I couldn't be happier with the results. Props to Independent Automotive for being the best Suby mechanics in the Reno / Sparks area.
http://www.subaruspecialistsreno.com/home.nxg

sperry · 2008-04-30, 02:30 PM

No kidding? I've had Indy Auto do work on my car in the past, but only "normal" stuff, not wierd stuff like out of model tranny swaps.

You think they'd do something like say a 6MT into an SVX?

There's a bit of fabrication work required...

Bajozzy · 2008-04-30, 05:36 PM

I don't know how far out of the box they are willing to go but in my instance I did my homework, brought them most of the parts and they didn't hesitate to tackle the job, they were even excited to do it and took alot of pride in the project getting most of thier employees behind it including the owner Mr. Cox. Tom is a master Subaru tech and said the 6 speed STI into 06WRX swap went very smooth. It even included changing out the rear diff to match the 3.54 ratio. They used the STI driveshaft by simply changing out the companion flange (which meant no drilling or using an auto DS), put in all new axle seals, circlips, oil side seals in the rear diff and hooked up the electrical part of the trans. (no DCCD yet, going with spiider). There are no leaks, my reverse lights work and everything is peachy. I know of a guy who had them put some RA gears in his 5- speed as well. I am only posting this because there are probably lots of locals who want stronger gears and don't want to send there trans off to Andrewtech or DS1. I think this shop could be a valuable asset to our community as they are very knowledgable on our Subarus and know how to do the job correctly, quickly and reasonably priced with great attention to detail and customer satisfaction. I took the gamble and am very impressed with Independent Auto and their love for Subarus, heck they all drive WRX's too. I am looking forward to working with them as much as possible I mean, why not. Lithia is just not an option.

cody · 2008-05-01, 08:51 AM

Awesome!

Libila · 2008-05-01, 12:02 PM

I wonder if they would put a JDM EJ20 in my eL...

ARORA_808 · 2008-05-01, 07:28 PM

They actually have done a 5mt swap into a SVX....it was a red one that I always inquired about and they were asking 5k for it and I didn't have the money to buy it......tom is a nice guy and him and the mechanics there know their shit about subies.......Kinda expensive for some parts, but I would rather give the extra money to him instead of Lithia !!!!!!!

A1337STI · 2008-05-22, 02:13 PM

+1 They helped me Diagnosis an issue with my STI

cody · 2008-05-22, 03:02 PM

Head gasket?

2008-04-30, 01:07 PM	#1
Bajozzy EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Almanor CA. Posts: 132 Car: 2011 2.5i, 2011 STI Sedan OBP Live for the Day	INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE I just wanted to give a shout out to Tom and the guys at IA. They recently did a 06STI 6 speed swap into my 06WRX a couple weeks ago and did a fantastic job. They even cleaned up a few things I did not have installed correctly on the car previously (guages, exhaust ect.). They did the whole swap, new clutch kit, short throw and 3.54 rear diff and I couldn't be happier with the results. Props to Independent Automotive for being the best Suby mechanics in the Reno / Sparks area. http://www.subaruspecialistsreno.com/home.nxg

2008-04-30, 02:30 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	No kidding? I've had Indy Auto do work on my car in the past, but only "normal" stuff, not wierd stuff like out of model tranny swaps. You think they'd do something like say a 6MT into an SVX? There's a bit of fabrication work required... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-05-01, 08:51 AM	#4
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Awesome! __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-05-01, 07:28 PM	#6
ARORA_808 EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: under the S4 Posts: 33 Car: Audi S4 Class: my own...LOL Do you possess the constitution and faith to go as far as needed?	a few years ago They actually have done a 5mt swap into a SVX....it was a red one that I always inquired about and they were asking 5k for it and I didn't have the money to buy it......tom is a nice guy and him and the mechanics there know their shit about subies.......Kinda expensive for some parts, but I would rather give the extra money to him instead of Lithia !!!!!!! __________________ 4 rings of Fury!!!!!!

2008-05-22, 02:13 PM	#7
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	+1 They helped me Diagnosis an issue with my STI __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2008-04-30, 05:36 PM	#3
Bajozzy EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Almanor CA. Posts: 132 Car: 2011 2.5i, 2011 STI Sedan OBP Live for the Day	I don't know how far out of the box they are willing to go but in my instance I did my homework, brought them most of the parts and they didn't hesitate to tackle the job, they were even excited to do it and took alot of pride in the project getting most of thier employees behind it including the owner Mr. Cox. Tom is a master Subaru tech and said the 6 speed STI into 06WRX swap went very smooth. It even included changing out the rear diff to match the 3.54 ratio. They used the STI driveshaft by simply changing out the companion flange (which meant no drilling or using an auto DS), put in all new axle seals, circlips, oil side seals in the rear diff and hooked up the electrical part of the trans. (no DCCD yet, going with spiider). There are no leaks, my reverse lights work and everything is peachy. I know of a guy who had them put some RA gears in his 5- speed as well. I am only posting this because there are probably lots of locals who want stronger gears and don't want to send there trans off to Andrewtech or DS1. I think this shop could be a valuable asset to our community as they are very knowledgable on our Subarus and know how to do the job correctly, quickly and reasonably priced with great attention to detail and customer satisfaction. I took the gamble and am very impressed with Independent Auto and their love for Subarus, heck they all drive WRX's too. I am looking forward to working with them as much as possible I mean, why not. Lithia is just not an option.

2008-05-01, 12:02 PM	#5
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I wonder if they would put a JDM EJ20 in my eL...

2008-05-22, 03:02 PM	#8
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Head gasket? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.