ClassySoob Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hey all!! What would it take to swap a 97 Legacy MT AWD Transmission into my 85 GL. I feel like my EJ is to powerful for the original trany. I would hate to loose my dual range 4wd, but I don't really offroad in it (I have my truck for that), so I don't really use it. Im pretty sure this will be a lot more of a project then doing the EJ swap haha. Let me know what you got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 You’ll need custom: - Prop shaft - Gear selector linkages - Gearbox crossmember or an XT6 one may do the job, I’m not 100% on that though... The AWD with ej22 is well worth the effort. If running 27 inch tyres get a box from a forester as this will match the diff ratio to the tyre size I’m running a bitza box - phase 2 EJ dual range front cases, L series 1.59:1 low range with auxiliary oil feeders, SG drive and reverse gears, L series centre locking diff and matching rear housing, custom pinion shaft for 4.111:1 diff ratio (wish I had 4.44) and a 27 tooth speedo drive gear to pull my speedo back to proper accurate And I’m running 27 inch tyres with the EJ22 Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassySoob Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 8 hours ago, el_freddo said: You’ll need custom: - Prop shaft - Gear selector linkages - Gearbox crossmember or an XT6 one may do the job, I’m not 100% on that though... The AWD with ej22 is well worth the effort. If running 27 inch tyres get a box from a forester as this will match the diff ratio to the tyre size I’m running a bitza box - phase 2 EJ dual range front cases, L series 1.59:1 low range with auxiliary oil feeders, SG drive and reverse gears, L series centre locking diff and matching rear housing, custom pinion shaft for 4.111:1 diff ratio (wish I had 4.44) and a 27 tooth speedo drive gear to pull my speedo back to proper accurate And I’m running 27 inch tyres with the EJ22 Cheers Bennie Sounds like quite a task. But can be done. What would you say it cost you to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, ClassySoob said: Sounds like quite a task. But can be done. What would you say it cost you to do it? That’s just my gearbox build for my off-roading purposes with the addition of AWD for everyday driving. Ironically now that I have this gearbox built I don’t drive it anywhere near as much as I used to! It’s also got a front LSD - a very worth while effort too! All up I reckon it’s probably cost me about $2500AU over time in collecting parts etc and paying a dude to put it together the first time in phase1 cases. You could do yours for the cost of a gearbox and some fab work. If you’re good with a grinder and welder that shouldn’t be outside your ability. The front shafts will need to be changed to MPFI L to fit the EJ box. Cheers Bennie Edited November 14, 2018 by el_freddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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