V8/Subie and Automatic tranny suggestions |
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V8/Subie and Automatic tranny suggestions |
RacingDreamz |
Sep 2 2016, 01:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 21-May 15 From: Mountain City, Tn. Member No.: 18,747 Region Association: South East States |
Sorry to rehash old threads again, but we're about to embark on this project soon, I hope. We're looking at possibly either a, turbo'd 2.0 Type 4, Subaru or SBC v8 and an automatic transmission(for the veterans). My question, what transmission would work. I've read that Auto(fwd or 5000 model) will work. Passat trannys are the same as Boxsters, and Subaru fwd trannys.
Any suggestions or recommendations? We hope to do this over the winter. We'd appreciate any suggestions to help us finally get this done. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
jd74914 |
Sep 2 2016, 12:50 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,814 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I believe the controllers for newer Subaru automatics are relatively decoupled from the engine and chassis controllers which would make them easier to swap. One of those coupled with it's factory motor might not be too bad. It really comes down to how hard it is to remove the RWD portion.
Alternatively, you can also run an ECU which has the capability for automatic transmission control. I believe MegaSquirt has a standalone unit for AT control and some others (Syvecs, MoTeC) have all of the controls for the transmission pumps, etc. built in. Of course tuning drive-ability is another story... |
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