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4EAT questions
Hi All,
I have a few very basic questions regarding the 4EAT trans in my '92 LSi: 1) Will a trans from any year SVX be compatible with my machine ? 2) Can a '92 trans be rebuilt to have all the benefits that the later years had without replacing too many parts ? 3) Would it be easier / simpler / better to start with a more recent core ? 4) When I find a core, how do I know what I am looking at ? Is there a cross-reference chart out there that states model #'s, production #'s, etc for a given year ? 5) What are considered "the best years" ? 6) How do I interpret the model # and production # on my SVX: TZ102M1AA-KP and 329261 ? Thanks, Arno |
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Re: 4EAT questions
Many if not all questions concerning trannys have been asked and answered, search for and you will find alot of info, then copy and past and have a database to use...............G
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Re: 4EAT questions
Thanks for your reply. But, I've been there and done that. I must be going about it the wrong way, as I've tried searching with variety of words, strings, phrases, etc without sucess. If you are able extract any cross reference info please tell me how you did it.
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Re: 4EAT questions
O K if you searched and did not find I'll chime in with what I sort of know
1, I think any year svx will fit 2, ?? notsure 3, newer is better 4, ? don't know, sorry 5, I'll say 97 6, ? TZxxx tells the car it was used in, production # tells how new it is. ?? Sorry I can't be more helpful, but I am new at this SVX stuff myself, right now I'm in the process of swapping to a 4.44 tranny and rearend and its taxing me brain, have a good day and keep checking back if the right people see your posting they will answer with the smart stuff, this board ROCKS!!.............................G
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I thimk ther4 I an, what? huh! 03 Baja. 05 Baja turbo 92legacywagon"snow" 94legacywagon"whinny" 84Brat"huey" 92svx"samantha".pearl 92svx"sabastian"4.44 silver 92svx"sabrina".ebony 05legacy gt limited "Moon" blue. 06 Subaru legacy gt limited. |
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Re: 4EAT questions
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Are you looking at doing the removal and install yourself or having a shop do everything? Last edited by 1986nate; 04-20-2010 at 12:29 PM. |
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Re: 4EAT questions
Thanks for your replies Gentlemen ! They are greatly appreciated.
A lot has been written about the 4.44 swap, and I think I've read up on most of it. No doubt the improvement in acceleration makes for a great launch off the line. Since most of my driving is local this could be a good way to go, although I've got no complaints with the stock gears. Was thinking about possibly having this done on my machine, but am hesitant to take the leap since I've never had the opportunity to drive one so equipped. Am currently leaning towards staying stock, but going with a '95 or newer unit and having it rebuilt and then put in by my dealer. However, I'm willing to listen to any reasonable argument otherwise. I'm grateful for the info I've received on this so far. Also, thanks for the offer to help out with info on the swap. I will be asking more questions in the future. BTW, I did ask SVXfiles for his advice but I never really did get an answer. Thanks, Arno |
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Re: 4EAT questions
The original owner of my car swaped out the trans with another SVX trans, it failed. I had it rebuilt and it failed. I recently had it swaped with a 4.44 provided by Budfreak and it's great. Too early to give any additional info, but I personally would keep away from stock. Only my 2 cents.
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Re: 4EAT questions
Honestly a 4.44 done up by svxfiles would be an amazing performance mod for your SVX. It's something I plan to do and something he has on his own SVX. Recently I had the pleasure of driving one myself and honestly it makes one hell of a difference. Get one from 1998 and some just bolt right in. I don't think I'll go manual so 4.44 is the only way for me. Consider it..
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Re: 4EAT questions
There are many accounts here of repeat/multiple stock transmission failures. Just to offer the flip side, the transmission in my silver SVX was replaced in the late 90s and has logged over 105,000 miles. I suspect most stock transmission replacements performed by competent mechanics using quality goods are successful, and that most of these go unreported.
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