90 tans in a 93? will it work?

[1sick91tsi]

like the title says i can a get a 90 trans for my car but will it work/fit. i have a 1993 awd and the trans is from a 90 awd. will it work? thanks guys!!

 

[fourreGsixty3]

Can I put a manual transmission from a [1990-1994 DSM] into a [different 1990-1994 DSM]?
What years of manual transmissions are compatible with my [1G DSM]?
DSM transmissions come in two types with different output shafts. 1990 and some 1991 cars have 22-spline output shafts. Later 1991 through 1994 cars have 23-spline output shafts. Please note that 1991 cars that are 'later' (i.e. have later production or serial numbers) may still have the 22-spline shaft. The best way to check is to look, or to check part numbers with a dealership.
The number of splines on the transmission output shaft must match the number of splines on the transfer case input shaft, or else the transmission will not fit. Some people have found it possible to swap shafts between the transmissions in question to match the parts up correctly. Alternatively, the transfer case can also be changed to match up with the transmission, with an associated greater cost.
There have been several syncro changes over the years to try and combat problems with 1G cars not shifting well. It is generally accepted that later transmissions have superior syncro designs, so if all other things are equal a later version may be superior to an earlier version. Also, 2G transmissions can be put onto 1Gs with some simple modifications, and can provide superior performance. However, most people do not have free choice of transmissions due to economic reasons.

It must also be noted that the manual transmissions from turbo FWD and non-turbo FWD cars are different. Non-turbo FWD 1Gs have a F5M22 transmission (manual) or F4A22 transmission (automatic). Non-turbo 2Gs have a F5MC1 transmission (manual) or F4AC1 transmission (automatic). Turbo FWD 1Gs and 2Gs have a F5M33 transmission (manual) or F4A33 transmission (automatic). These transmissions are not interchangeable, and they are geared differently
Hope all that will awnser your question. There are quiet a few threads on this forum of this particular question, and you may also want to check on www.vfaq.com, it'll be your best friend.
Just to some up the 90 trans will work but you will need a 90 xfer case as well so the output match up.
EDIT: This will help also>> http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/answers-conversions.htm

 

[Talesin]

Not to mention the shift base/cables/mounting bracket issue, if you want to be able to engage all your gears. The 90 shifter assembly is completely different than any other 1G or 2G shifter. There's an article up on VFAQ, I believe.

 

[xtreme-elements]

So If I Have A 1991 Talon N/t 5 Speed, Can I Put A 1990 N/t 5 Speed Trans In It And Will It Work With The 1991 Cables, Shifter, Etc..

 

[SBR Joe]

like the title says i can a get a 90 trans for my car but will it work/fit. i have a 1993 awd and the trans is from a 90 awd. will it work? thanks guys!!

It will but will require andjusment of the shifter cables, i did it in my FWD, it was a 90 and but a 91 trans in it. It took a lot of adjustment to even get it to shift into all gears, even when it did it was stillk a little notchy and i eventually ended up breaking a shift fork, wether it was the power it was making of the way the trans was rigged, i dont know, but when i put the right tranny in it i dint have any problems from there on. Just some food for thought.

Joe