D/R and S/R Tranny Q's

[[HTi]Johnson]

I have an 1983 3AT Soob with push button 4wd. I plan on a tranny swap....is there any physical differences with D/R and S/R trannies? Like length ..etc.

[mr.radon]

If I remeber there is only a small change in the tranny. i think the casings are the same and the support is the same.

 

I did this recently, you should have no problems, hold out till you get a DR. It is worth the wait....

[subiemech85]

you can convert manual pushbutton to lever selector, and keep it sr

[[HTi]Johnson]

Ok why keep it SR?

[Turbone]

Some people prefer S/R for the street. My 86 Turbo Wagon has it, but thats the Wifes car. She wouldnt know what to do with D/R

[MilesFox]

there is no dual range auto tranny. a 5spd dual range will swap in with little mods. you will need the driveshaft, clutch/flywheel assy, driveshaft and diff for the swap. you will need the crossmember for an ea81 manual tranny.

 

the shifter hole and tranny tunnel may need massaged a little. right now i have a dual range 5spd and an ea82 in my 83 wagon. but many a person has done the swap, let the questions fly!

[[HTi]Johnson]

Does anyone have complete or almost complete instructions or tips for the swap.

[Caboobaroo]

Some people prefer S/R for the street. My 86 Turbo Wagon has it, but thats the Wifes car. She wouldnt know what to do with D/R

Well I guess I'm a weird one then. I like having a d/r tranny on the street. Slap her in LOW and then I can beat a lot of people off the line. When I get the EA81TT in there, i'll be a little more than just "off the line";)