February 15, 200521 yr 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.
February 15, 200521 yr 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.
February 15, 200521 yr Read my write-up. www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap I just did a 5spd & AWD conversion this past summer.
February 15, 200521 yr Author 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.
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