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    2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    i was planning on reusing the a555 that was in my SC on the 2.4 engine swap. however, i now would like to use the a413 out of my 89 2.5 minivan instead since it will be used mostly as a strip car (i.e. don't care about mileage!). i ASSUME they should swap boltwise without issue. however, is there a difference in axle positioning or will the auto case be alot bigger so it won't fit? don't want to go to alot of work for nothing.
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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    Just swap all the guts from your a413 into a 31th (neon 3 speed). It will have the correct engine bolt pattern for your 2.4, but is otherwise interchangable with the trans from your minivan. The axles from the 555 will work as well.
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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    don't have the 31th - figured i'ld use what i got laying around. i know i'ld need to fab up a hole or two for the TD trans mounting. thx.
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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    Starter is on the wrong side of the block.

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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    The only difference (externally) between the A413 and the 31TH is the starter location and a couple of bell housing bolts. Internally the 31TH got better stuff but everything is interchangeable. I understand wanting to use what you have lying around but maybe making a few phone calls to locate a case might make it worth your while for ease of installation.
    Last edited by A.J.; 10-14-2014 at 11:53 PM.

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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    If you paid yourself for the time it would take to modify the 413 to mate to the 2.4 (which I don't know of anybody that bothered to do since the 31th bolts right up) you could probably buy a few 31th's and have the time back.
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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    If you paid yourself for the time it would take to modify the 413 to mate to the 2.4 (which I don't know of anybody that bothered to do since the 31th bolts right up) you could probably buy a few 31th's and have the time back.
    I feel the same way about the OBX vs the Peloquin. For what you have to do the make the OBX work in the A413/31TH (I've installed both) in the end you're better off buying the Peloquin.

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    Re: 2.4 trans - a555 vs a413

    i've just been schooled (in a nice way). thanks for all your input. i'll start looking........
    89 Voyager LE, 2.5T2 - rest in peace
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