Trannys

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Trannys

March 04, 2007, 01:28:20 PM

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?

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Reply #1 – March 04, 2007, 01:41:10 PM

If you want to make any sort of power, dont do it.

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Reply #2 – March 04, 2007, 01:59:50 PM

Why do you wana go auto?

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Reply #3 – March 04, 2007, 08:40:52 PM

The why doesnt matter.

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Reply #4 – March 04, 2007, 10:35:45 PM

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.

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Reply #5 – March 05, 2007, 09:33:37 AM

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.

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Reply #6 – March 05, 2007, 10:28:49 AM

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.

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Reply #7 – March 05, 2007, 10:55:32 AM

Quote from: thunderjet302;132602

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.

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Reply #8 – March 05, 2007, 03:48:57 PM

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.

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Reply #9 – March 05, 2007, 03:52:35 PM

The OD lock-up is controlled by the ECU on the A4LD's in the 87-88TCs

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Reply #10 – March 05, 2007, 05:36:01 PM

both auto t/c's my dad bought, the trannys were dead, wouldn't even engage a gear, just outright destroyed