ragingbull Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Having a hard time finding the transmission to go into my 86 Brat with a EJ22 swap. I found a 5spd dual range manual from a 88 GL. Will this work? Unfortunately no shift linkage or cross member with it but I'm getting desperate as I'd like to finish this project before it starts snowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 No matter if you use an EA82 or EJ trans, you'll have to modify the crossmember and shifter linkages anyway. To fit the EA trans, you'll either need an adaptor plate, or transplant the internals into a dual range EJ case (which are impossible to find in North America from what I've seen on here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I think Jerry (BratsRus) has a conversion kit for the 5 speed to go into the place of the 4. It's VERY similar, but small changes along the way. My brain is fuzzy since I haven't worked on one of this generation in a while. But the linkage may be compatible. Do some searches on here. Been done plenty of times. All the answers will be out there. The 5 speed is a better transmission all around. 5th gear for highway. Better gas mileage. Gearing is a little lower for off road. And the synchros dont go out an lock up your trans like the 4 speeds do over time. It's a great upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Your stock 4speed that's in the Brat will work , you can swap it out later, the GL Dualrange is what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Sounds good guys thanks! I'll have to try and track down the extra parts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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