i have someone interested in my se trans and wondering what is needed or if its even possible to bolts the s3 trans on a 12a motor. i did search but nothing came up.

 

Very possible. I'm honestly not sure if they are even different at all

 

the flywheels dont look it, im not sure if the starters are different

 

I know it bolts up. Not sure about the flywheels. Someone with a little more experience with an SE trans should chime in

 

the only difference is a taller 5th gear. and as far as i know it will interchange with any s3 transmission.

 

ok thanks. had to be sure.


(good to see another arkansas here)

 

they are the same trans gear casings and bellhousings for all FB's manual transmissions. as stated above the only difference is the taller fifth gear ratio. the starters are interchangeable. the flywheels and counterweights are different though, however you can use the same clutch on any 12A-13B non turbo from 83-92.

 

well i think he just wants a direct swap so ill tell him what was said in this thread.

 

to be more exact the SE has a 0.758 5th gear ratio versus 0.807 on the other models

 

it is a direct swap for sure. speedo cable, wires, driveshaft, and everything.
only difference is the taller 5th gear, a vent on the side, and perhaps the speedo gear for the 14in wheels on the se.
i have a 12a tranny im about to throw in my se, the black one out of the 2 i got a while ago. the po trashed both the trannys by filling them with atf. dude also rounded like every bolt using standard sized tools.

 

some people dont deserve the cars they drive. sounds like that p/o was one of them.

 

he had boxes of parts, extra motors, a bunch of auto trans.
his idea was to make a flying car. seriously.
i had to listen all about it when i was getting the 2 cars and all the xtra stuff, lol.

 

what a nutball. thats hilarious, lol. glad you rescued those 7's from a nasty fate.

 

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Flying car FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!