9098 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 1990 Legacy Sedan, 2.2L, Full Time FWD Auto, 177k The tranny still shifts ok. It has slipped once or twice from a standstill but I added a little more fluid and it has not repeated it since. My question is, has anyone ever heard of replacing an automatic transmission with a manual one? How tough do you think this would be? I know people do it on old cars all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teppichkopf Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I've thought about the same swap but have decided on just buying a Legacy with a 5 speed. Sure, plenty of people have done the swap but for all the trouble and hassle I don't think it's worth it for a car that can be bought for under $2000. Unless it not your main car and more of a weekend project to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Read my write-up. www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap I just did a 5spd & AWD conversion this past summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9098 Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Read my write-up.www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap I just did a 5spd & AWD conversion this past summer. Man, Hat's off to you. And I thought I loved my 90 Legacy. Wow! Well, I will probably just ride out the auto on mine and get it rebuilt some day. I like what you did to the rest of the car too. I was thinking of getting some new wheels and better brakes. You have inspired me there. Who knows I may push the envolope a little too. I'll take pictures when it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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