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. > > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
