2.3 trans question...

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  1. rrbr

    rrbr New Member

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    Hi everyone, great forum, lots of good infor here.

    I have a question about 2.3 engines and Maverick 3 speed transmissions. Will a Maverick 3 speed manual trans bolt up to a 2.3? I have yet to pick up the engine and I have a line on a Maverick trans for a good price and would like to know what to look for. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    it wont bolt right up. youll have to find the correct bellhousing for a 2.3/3sp, providing that the pinto transmissions arent different
     
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    I think the bolt pattern and length of the input shafts are different. You may find an adapter or scattershield that will mate the two.
     
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