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Re: tranny question
Posted by Mark J (more from Mark J) on Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:23:42
In Reply to: tranny question, Todd in YVR, Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:01:43
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Hi Todd. I designed the website for 1979-1993 Saab 900 which is what I think you read. A 4-speed from a 1978 99 *will* fit in your car with minor modifications. I know this because I have a '78 99 4-speed in my '84 900T. The '78 4-speed uses the same engine-to-transmission bolt pattern as the '79-'93 900, the only difference is in the front cover which incorporates the front motor mount. You must swap a 900 front chain-drive cover to make it fit the 900 - very easy to do its a direct swap. If you look at the photograph above from the "manual transmission issues" section you will see the 1978 99 4-speed I used during the conversion - the 900-style cover in the foreground.
For reference, 1978 was a transition year for the 99 - first year for the chain-drive transmission - prior to 1978, the final drive was gear-driven. SO, transmissions prior to 1978 will not fit the 900 but the 1978 fits fine.
If you have more questions feel free to email me, my addy is on the site. Good luck with the project.
- Mark
1984 900T
1978 99T
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