L series gearbox tunnels

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:31 pm

I am contemplating my next build. I was just wondering if there is much difference between the shapes and heights of an L series tunnel fitted with a manual or auto 4wd gearbox. I am assuming that the auto box would be larger therefore a larger tunnel.
Regards Darryl

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:02 pm

2nd gen Lseries (87-94) was bigger. mine swallowed a 4sp auto no probs.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:26 pm

The earlier pre 84s where definately smaller with a manual transmission, dont know about the early L series but they appear to be the same size auto to manual.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:06 pm

I found out hte hard way when I was lookng at x members. the 85/86 L is narrower .there is a good 2-3" difference in them.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:05 pm

A couple of the auto sedans have a shorter Xmember.The touring wag auto 88 on is wider.

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:37 am

Thanks for that.

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:43 pm

I wonder where my 3/87 auto 4WD turbo sedan fits in ? if it is like the earlier ones coz it is 3 plug ecu. The changeover may have occured after March. Does this mean the mounting holes for a manual tranny xmember has to be longer too ??