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Title: AAZ and rear wheel drive auto trans.
Post by: pjocke on March 23, 2009, 02:25:32 am

Hey everybody.

First of all, a short introduction. My name is Joakim, I am 28 years old, from Sweden. I am new to this forum, and to VW Diesel engines, as well.

I am looking to install an AAZ engine in my Suzuki Samurai (4WD Jeep-ish vehicle). I have found adapters for the stock Samurai gearbox, but I would much rather like to use an automatic transmission. Since the Samurai is four-wheel driven, with a transfer box in the middle, the gearbox from a rear wheel drive car is required. I would therefor much appreciate any info or tips on the subject of joining a rear wheel drive auto trans with the AAZ engine. I have concidered the AW 71, which was used in Opels and Volvos, but I am willing to reconcider.

Any ideas, thoughts? Thanks! ;)

/Joakim

Title: AAZ and rear wheel drive auto trans.
Post by: Dirtrag2 on March 23, 2009, 05:17:18 am

Firstly, Welcome to the Forum  :lol:

it's always good to have new people on the board  :wink:   as for your question, there are many people on here who should be able to answer your question, unfortunately I'm not one of them  :P   but try to search it out in the "Non VW Group Diesel" area, thats where everyone running diesels in other vehicles are.

Good luck!

Title: AAZ and rear wheel drive auto trans.
Post by: subsonic on March 23, 2009, 05:40:52 am

I think you are the second new member from Sweden this week!  I know we have 1 or 2 members who have swapped into a a vehicle like yours.  They will see your post eventually and respond.

Title: AAZ and rear wheel drive auto trans.
Post by: zukgod1 on March 23, 2009, 07:36:16 am

I believe you can use a Trans out of a Suzuki Sidekick. Preferably a 2wd one so you can still use your transfer case.

I think the company that makes the adapter kit also makes one for the the kick auto. Probably have to contact them to confirm.

If you cant locate a 2wd trans the 4x4 trans can be used, there are companies that make an adapter to mount 2 kick t cases together for lower gearing as well then you wont have to use your Sami t case.

I bet you will have to have a torque converter built for it though. I doubt a stock converter would hold up to the torque even from a stock AAZ.

Sounds like a fun project!

I just picked up a Kick to build as well, sold the Zuk a few years ago and was waiting for the right one to come along for the conversion.