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Offline lonestar1947

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81 Spirit auto trans into 81 Eagle with auto trans
« on: March 12, 2017, 02:03:46 PM »
I want to swap automatic transmissions from a  amc Spirit into a amc eagle.  Both have the iron duke 4 cylinder engines.  Will this be possible, I know one has 4 wheel drive and the other doesn't.  Thanks.
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Offline mudkicker715

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Re: 81 Spirit auto trans into 81 Eagle with auto trans
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2017, 03:03:09 PM »
So are you keeping 4wd.
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Re: 81 Spirit auto trans into 81 Eagle with auto trans
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2017, 06:21:34 PM »
Yes, can I use the automatic from a non 4 wheel drive, into a 4 wheel drive?  Thanks.
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Re: 81 Spirit auto trans into 81 Eagle with auto trans
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2017, 07:02:38 PM »
Quote from: lonestar1947 on March 18, 2017, 06:21:34 PM
Yes, can I use the automatic from a non 4 wheel drive, into a 4 wheel drive?  Thanks.
Only if you want the Eagle to be 2wd after the transmission swap. The back of the 4wd transmission is different to accept the transfer case.
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Re: 81 Spirit auto trans into 81 Eagle with auto trans
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2017, 08:37:11 PM »
hi, short answer, NO. tailshafts are completely different. the question is, why? If your original trans is shot, a professional rebuild is about $900, including removal/TQ/reinstall. Maybe a little more where you live. I recommend you get your original trans rebuilt, and you will get another 20+ years out of it. good luck, gz
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