3SGTE with auto tranny, Is it as easy as bolting on? Options

[desertwolf300]

I've looked through all the stickies and did some searching so NO BASHING.

It seems like everyone who has a 3sgte has a manual tranny. I'd like to know why. Is it because of the whole manual is more fun thing or is it because an auto tranny isn't possible. Also, when I say auto tranny bolt-on, I mean will it stay a front wheel drive. I don't want to do any rear-wheel or all-wheel drive conversions. If I do the swap, I'd like an auto for a daily driver because shifting all the time in traffic sucks. With all this, here's my main question: Are there any auto transmissions that will simply bolt on to a 3sgte motor and keep it front wheel drive? If someone has the answer, please post it.

--Bill

[desertwolf300]

Thanks WannabeGT4, that was really good info and a surprising amount of criticism. I was shocked at the behavior of some of these guys. Anyhow, it seems like a whole lot of trouble now so I may not move into that kind of project. I think it's cool that you had the same idea, though. Did you ever start/complete it?

--Bill

This post has been edited by desertwolf300: Dec 9, 2005 - 11:39 AM

[WannabeGT4]

Thanks WannabeGT4, that was really good info and a surprising amount of criticism. I was shocked at the behavior of some of these guys. Anyhow, it seems like a whole lot of trouble now so I may not move into that kind of project. I think it's cool that you had the same idea, though. Did you ever start/complete it?

--Bill

I'm still trying to find the third ecu plug. After that I'll be ready to go.

I think its going to be tricky.

It probably will be, but I've got a few ideas to try if it doesn't work out how I planned.

This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Dec 9, 2005 - 12:37 PM