Im thinking about swapping out the 5 speed for an auto in my 86TC. Im sure I can find someone local with an auto that wants a 5 speed.
Will any 83-88 TC be ok for a swap?
If you want to make any sort of power, dont do it.
Why do you wana go auto?
The why doesnt matter.
Ahh thats your call. I was just curious. Well I'd think you goud go any auto T/c but I can't say for sure.
The 87-88 uses the A4LD, which I think is an electronic tranny. You could probably make it work but you'd need the computer and harness from an 87-88.
The 83-86 uses a C3, which is a non-overdrive tranny.
If I'm not mistaken doesn't a C4 bolt up to a 2.3? If so you could have a pretty strong auto tranny behind that engine.
If you can find the proper bellhousing.
The A4LD isnt an electronic tranny as far as i know, i know the line pressure is controlled by a vacume modulator, and thats it.
The problem is that the 2.3L automatics are notoriously weak.
The OD lock-up is controlled by the ECU on the A4LD's in the 87-88TCs
both auto t/c's my dad bought, the trannys were dead, wouldn't even engage a gear, just outright destroyed