swapping ej205 into 87 gl 3door, i see that the transmission mounts are quite different. do i need gl awd transmission mounts, or do i need to get a custom made mount for it?

I believe you can use the front and back trans crossmembers from the EA, but one needs modifying. Then use the EJ middle crossmember for the center.

 

Don't quote me on this though. I'm sure someone like Suberdave or Numbchux could help more.

standard EA82 transmission crossmember is pretty different. it's one piece, and too far forward

 

 

But XT6s use a 3-piece crossmember, much like the EJs. if you get your hands one the front and rear crossmember from a Manual XT6, you can put the EJ center section between them, and it will all bolt right into your EA82 (although, you'll still need to shorten your driveshaft 2"....).

 

 

 

otherwise.....custom. as XT6 parts are not exactly easy to find. I was looking at some EA82 parts though, and they still have both pieces, but only the front one supports the weight. I'm sure with some drilling and a little fabricating, you could put an EJ center section between the EA82 ones. but I haven't tried that.

thanks. yeah more then likely it will have to be custom. i havent seen any xt6 stuff in a long time.

i found an xt forum. pretty sweet.