96 impreza tranny in 93 legacy?

[Weston_Duyck]

So I am in need of a new transmission but since I have the budget of a kid still in high school I have been looking on craigslist for deals. The first one I bought crapped out 2 weeks after I swapped it in so I am a little skeptical now but still trying. Anyway I found one out of a 96 AWD 2.2l auto impreza which is the same as my 93 legacy. Also comes with torque converter, rear driveline and rear diff(which I take it those won't work but I don't need them replaced anyway). The CL post said it had 45,000 on a professional rebuild so I supposed it sounds good but doesn't mean it is. So if you guys could get back to me with any info or opinions that would be great. Thanks

[cj91legss]

if the ratio is different you will need a matching diff for the trans and the diff will fit

[Weston_Duyck]

So to even make that work I would have to find a front diff with the impreza ratio

[Weston_Duyck]

And sorry it's a 99 impreza not 96

[subydaddy]

Either get the matching front diff or move a few parts from the blown legacy transmission to the newer transmission.

The trans in my 92 legacy is from a 95 impreza that had 95k miles on it. It's been a year and a half on revtronix stage 2 and still holding up.

I have air tools but the only special tool I had to locate to do the swap was a large socket, 33 or 35 mm. I don't remember, just that it was BIG.

[Weston_Duyck]

What parts could I take out of the blown one to make it work?

[MikeyMeyagi]

that wont work. the 99 is different electrically then 98 down.

[cj91legss]

even the casting is different, the 99+ transmission are stronger. I think all the bearing sizes are different as well, but it will still bolt up to your engine.

[Weston_Duyck]

Damn alright. Well thanks for the info

[subydaddy]

Damn, missed it by a year. Keep searching craigslist, you'll find something to get that suby back on the road.