abcus Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I have what I think is an 87 automatic transmission. I would like to put it in a 90 legacy wagon 2 wheel drive . The 87 transmission came out of a 4 wheel drive wagon, I think. I searched the threads under "trans swap" but could not find those years. Would Hollanders manuals go back that far ? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 No, the EJ started in 1990 Your 87 will be an EA transmission.. they wont work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Although there is an EJ engine to EA tranny adapter, so possibly there is one going the other way. So your 1990 is for sure a Legacy? I have heard several people say Legacy, but its actually a Loyale. The Loyale it will fit (its an EA82 engine in the 85-94 DL, GL, Loyales) The Legacy will not, as its an EJ22 engine and has an EJ FWD tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcus Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Well it looks like I am out of luck because it is a Legacy not a Loyale. Thanks for the answers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That's not entirely true - if the '87 is a "Full Time 4 Wheel Drive" transmission it will be the same 4EAT as the '90 Legacy uses. You can interchange the front bell-housing sections between the two and you can indeed install it into the Legacy without an adaptor or any special work. But if it's the normal 3AT automatic. No such luck. Those are not at all compatible. But the good news is that 4EAT's for the Legacy are a dime a dozen. I can pick one up from any of the yards around here for $200 to $250 with a warantee. And they last nearly forever. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 But how would even the "Full time 4WD" (AWD?") auto mate up in that car if his is FWD? I could see it working in an AWD car... But I thought FWD and AWD Transmissions were way different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 He would have to swap in some rear end parts and make the Legacy an AWD. But that's not real difficult. It all just bolts on. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That would actually be a better option though, FWD legacies arent worth much (as a flip) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcus Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks for the additional information. I have not made a final decision yet as I have other disabled Rues and swaps to consider. abcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That's not entirely true - if the '87 is a "Full Time 4 Wheel Drive" transmission it will be the same 4EAT as the '90 Legacy uses.GD 4EAT not introduced in U.S. until 88 model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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