fwd to rwd?

[wavers1]

i have a 77 glc in great condition and am wondering if a 1.5 from an '81 fwd will couple up to the rwd tranny. anyone with any info, it would be greatly appreciated.

[metalhead140]

Nope, but the 1.5 from a later model panelvan or stationwagon (which are still rwd) will bolt straight in.

[wavers1]

right on good to know. again the post 81 rwd models are much more rare here than the fwd's. i was just wondering cause i had a line on a euro spec head, dual weber manifold and factory race header, but all were only for the fwd 1.5 engine.

[metalhead140]

Originally Posted by wavers1

right on good to know. again the post 81 rwd models are much more rare here than the fwd's. i was just wondering cause i had a line on a euro spec head, dual weber manifold and factory race header, but all were only for the fwd 1.5 engine.

I'm unsure but I *think* the head and manifold may bolt onto the rwd block. However the header wouldn't be much good to you, being designed for a fwd application.