TH 200R4/4L30e

[Rickwv]

I have my 79 Spider running just about the way I want her and I am looking a the 78 Spider in my drive way for my next project. First, I wish I could drive a manual trans but due to a accident in the Marines back in 67 I use a wheelchair for mobility.

I am thinking of making my 78 my next project to keep me busy till next spring, with time off for hunting season. I need to disassemble her and send her to the media blaster to see if I have enough metal to rebuild or weld to.

Now the main question has anybody tried to swap the TH180 for a TH200r4 (more parts and stand alone control) or a 4L30E (intechange bell houseing) into a Fiat 124 Spider. The reason for my interest is I wold like the 4th gear and the lock up convertor

I don't mind doing a little cutting and welding but I wold like to keep it as little as possible

Thank
Rickwv

[So Cal Mark]

the only downside to that swap is the 1800 doesn't have nearly the torque of the 2L and isn't the best candidate for an automatic. I'd think seriously about swapping a 2l in at the same time