Question about rear plates + auto/manual gearbox

[imebgo]

Its possible to do an auto to manual conversion, so I assume its possible to convert an auto to a manual, but.. there are differences in the rear housing?

What are the differences and does it restrict the use of certain gearboxes?

I have a manual 13b and I would like to put an autobox on it.. do I need to rebuild the engine and change the rear housing of the engine?  Assuming I have got the other required parts - eg counter weight, flex plate etc...

Thanks,

James

[grinder]

you WANT to put an auto on it

i bet you anyone would happy swap you all your manual stuff for auto stuff

[imebgo]

yea, that would be the better option and probably the way to do it.. I suppose the question was a bit more "in theory"

There may be an engine up for grabs in january then...  The problem is though, its rebuilt in as far as I can tell by RX Heaven, and just completed its run in period.. but because of their rep, I wouldnt want to vouch for its quality...

[Jit]

you need to change the rear housing ifyou are putting a auto box on it.

[imebgo]

I thought that might be the answer...  

Cheers,

James

[Kaptainbalistik]

Rear Plates are the same for Auto\'s and Manuals.

[Jit]

no they are not... the rear plates are slightly different. I think one of the bell housing bolts doesnt line up and the starter motor bit is slightly off.

[imebgo]

but its ok to swap an auto for a manual..

strange

James

[Kaptainbalistik]

The S1 RX7 and earlier are definetly the same ( Got one in bits!). The starters are different ( bigger), But I think there is an Extra Bolt on some 13B\'s.  You usually try to grab an Auto starter for your rallycar due to the size!