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FWD trans into AWD car?

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So i bought this really nice looking SVX for dirt cheep :). It has what else, a bad trans :(. I'm putting a fwd trans into it. I have a 3.9 fwd trans from a 93 lego, and the tcu from the same car. Will my awd rear mount work, or am i gonna hafta source a rare fwd mount?

 

Before y'all start flaming me for doing the fwd thing, know that i operate on a shoestring budget. Just having a "toy car" is a luxury for me. Fwd has much lower operating costs, and allows me to do a "staggered" look for a much meaner looking car :)

 

For the photo hogs...IMAG0454.jpg

Any and all help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

SVX did come as FWD, dont see why it wont work. 

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Thanks nipper!

Im sure it will work, i just need to know if i have to buy a new rear mount, or if the awd part will work.

The rear diff will just be there for the ride.

 

I would prefer a 4wd tranny and rear diff from a legacy but understand the money thing.

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Thanks again nipper lol

The mount in question is the rear trans mount. At some point in the future, i'll have the original trans rebuilt, and put it back in. till then, the rear end is just a place holder lol

I've done the exact same thing - FWD auto into an AWD 1996 Legacy.

 

It's been a few years, I think I used the FWD trans mount.

maybe compare photos and part numbers online?

 

www.car-part.com and look for CORE transmissions maybe to find one worthy of parting out for cheap.

parts wanted forum here or oher forums someone might have one?

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So i had this thought. Dangerous for me, i know. Can i convert the fwd trans to an awd using the good transfer clutch, duty c, and tail housing from the original trans?

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