SD> Auto vs. Stick

[Dave Tekampe]

That engine should work fine if it's for your van.  The automatics use the
same crank as a 5spd, there is no pilot bushing on the fwd cars like there
was on the rwd ones.  Obviously you'll have to swap your flywheel for the
flex-plate, but that's about it.  The 86 and newer cars are all 8 bolts
holding the flywheel to the crank, 85 and older were 6 bolts, keep that in
mind if you plan on swapping engines into or out of an older car.

Dave

> -----Original Message-----

> I found a really nice 70K mile 2.5 engine in an Acclaim to replace
> the blown one in my car; but it's got an automatic behind it. Does it
> make a difference?  With the old V8's we had to have a "pilot hole"
> in the crankshaft, or it was no go.  What are the issues with FWD
> cars?  Thanks.
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