Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 22:35:13 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Replacement manual to auto, advice pls.
Paul wrote: > > My 89 Saab 900T needs a new block and head and I'm considering buying a second > hand 900T (with an excellent engine history, from 88) to cannabalise it. > However i have a manual box and the incoming car is an auto. > > Is the block/head a straight swap? Yes. > Is it possible to replace the whole engine and gearbox from an auto and put it > in a car which previously had a manual? Yes, though why you'd want to perform such a blasphemy is beyond me. Converting an automatic to a manual is one thing, but a nice manual to a slushbox, please! -Justin