cd45 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I found an early (1981?) wagon with a 5SP manual tranny. My question is, is it a 4WD or 2WD? I was unable to see the floor, the car is being used as a catch-all and storage building. Under the hood, there was the biggest rats nest that I have ever seen. The front windshield was broke out, and the front seats were absolutely shot. Couldn't tell much else. I just don't remember looking at the rear wheels to see if it was a 4WD or not. I was told that if I wanted it, just to drag it off. There was a good looking (from what I could see) EA81 engine under the hood. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 A stock 5spd would mean its 2wd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Yup all EA81 4wds were 4 speeds. 2wds got the 5 speeds. If tuned properly you can get upwards of 30mpg with that engine and tranny. Thats what im getting now in my sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hey any chance it has the walnut 5 spd shifter knob? and if it does, would you be willing to sell it to me? -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hey any chance it has the walnut 5 spd shifter knob? and if it does, would you be willing to sell it to me?-Bill Those are increddibly rare - you likely will never see one. Obviously this car's interior is completely shot and bare to the elements - what do you suppose it would look like even if it did, by some miricle, still have that expensive, dealer-optional knob you so desire? Seriously - you'll have better luck buying a hunk of walnut and making one yourself - wouldn't even be that hard. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I got lucky and found one on ebay but it was for a nissan/datson so i had to get it drilled and taped for my threads. Looks almost identical to rare dealer-installed ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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