Cobb Stage 1 Power Package - 2023-2025 Subaru Ascent / Outback XT & Wilderness

The Shifter Your Outback XT Should Have Had From the Factory Subaru builds excellent manual transmissions — and then puts a stock shifter in front of them that tells a completely different story. Long throws, flexible bushings, and a knob that feels like an afterthought. The Cobb Stage 1 Drivetrain Package fixes all of that in one purchase. S Short Shifter, Solid Feel, Zero Compromise The foundation of the Cobb Stage 1 Drivetrain Package is the Cobb Short Shifter — a direct-fit replacement for the factory shifter that tightens up the throw and removes the vague, rubbery feel that Subaru manual transmissions are known for. Paired with the bushing kit that eliminates lateral slop in the linkage, the result is a shifter that feels like it belongs in a performance car. Cobb engineered every component to work as a system, not a collection of parts sourced separately. Bolt In, Feel the Difference Immediately Installation is straightforward — the Cobb Stage 1 Drivetrain Package drops directly into the factory shifter location on the Outback XT without modification. No cutting, no custom fabrication, no special tools beyond what a home mechanic already has. The shift knob threads onto the shifter shaft and the bushing kit clips into the existing linkage points. From box to first drive is a couple of hours. Key Features Cobb Stage 1 Drivetrain Package — complete shifter overhaul in one box Cobb Short Shifter — shorter throw, direct-fit replacement for factory unit Shifter bushing kit — eliminates lateral slop and vague feel in the linkage All hardware and installation hardware included No permanent modification to the vehicle required Platform: Subaru Outback XT Fitment Notes Designed specifically for the MT manual transmission on the Subaru Outback XT Direct bolt-in — no drilling, cutting, or fabrication Available in multiple knob colors and styles — see other listings Straight From Subispeed If you drive a manual Outback XT and haven't done anything to the shifter yet, this package is the highest-impact upgrade you can make for under a few hundred dollars. The difference between the factory shifter and the Cobb setup is immediately noticeable — not subtle, not placebo. Every gear change feels intentional rather than approximate. The Stage 1 package is a complete solution rather than a collection of individually-sourced parts, which means everything is designed to work together from the start. This is one of those upgrades that makes you wonder why it wasn't standard equipment. What's Included Cobb Short Shifter Shifter bushing kit Shift knob About Cobb Tuning Cobb Tuning has been developing performance parts and tuning solutions for Subaru vehicles since 1999. Based in Austin, Texas, Cobb built their reputation on the Accessport — the most widely used Subaru ECU tuning device on the market — and expanded that into a full ecosystem of intake, exhaust, drivetrain, and engine bay accessories engineered specifically for the platforms they support. Every Cobb product is developed in-house and validated on their own test vehicles before it reaches customers. Subispeed carries the full Cobb catalog because their engineering standards and platform-specific development process consistently produce parts that work exactly as advertised. Year Make Model Notes 2023-202 Subaru Ascent 2023-2025 Subaru Outback XT & WIlderness