97 4.44 Trans into 92 Legacy N/A with 3.9

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97 4.44 Trans into 92 Legacy N/A with 3.9

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I can get a really good deal on a 97 OB 4EAT for the girlfriends 92 with 210k with TERRIBLE torque bind and drain and refills haven't done it any good sadly.

Is this a plug and play affair? Or?

I do know that it will need the 4.44 rear diff too.
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Re: 97 4.44 Trans into 92 Legacy N/A with 3.9

Post by Legacy777 »

I think 98 was the first year for the phase 2 transmissions, however someone may want to confirm that. As long as it's a phase 1 trans, it should bolt in. There are a few additional sensors on the newer phase 1's, but the TCU in the 92 should work.

I'll just say that going from a 3.9 final drive to a 4.44 will be HUGE, and she may not like it on the freeway. It will feel faster, but the revs are going to be pretty substantially higher at cruising speed.
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Re: 97 4.44 Trans into 92 Legacy N/A with 3.9

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The only reason i'd go with the 4.44 is due to the price. She has cams and going to have a full EL header back.

The 3.9 is the killer at this point for power I believe.

If I can find a good 4.11 that is what I will do.
1996 Subaru Legacy L
1993 Subaru Legacy SS
1992 Subaru Legacy L
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