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Unfortunately Steptoe, teaching the wife how to drive a manual nowadays ain't so easy. I could of 10 years ago, but she has just developed the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis in the past 18 months. And the wrists were the first to be affected by it. Hence her preference for auto boxes in changi...

Okay. So my best bet is to source a 4sp auto from an '88 onwards Vortex. Or a 2WD Gen 1 Liberty.

As the 4 speeder is electronically controlled. Does it tap into the engine's black box for it to work ?? Or does the gearbox work on it's own sensors within ??

I thought as the motor is an MPFI it was an EJ ? But in looking through my folder of Subie tech info, you're right Jack in saying the motor is an EA82. My stuff-up.

Thanks for the replies. Changing the box over to a manual isn't an option, unfortunately. As the wife can't dance with her feet, and stir a stick with her left hand at the same time. The mention of perhaps a Gen 1 Lib 4sp auto doing the job intrigues me though. Is there a sizing difference regarding...

Hello all, Have come back to the fold after a long spell away, having been busy with work commitments. I currently own a '88 Leone Royale with a 3sp auto, and with the price of fuel nowadays I would like to get more miles (smiles) per gallon (Don't we all !!). Highway work seems to make the 'ol girl...