can a engine go onto a manual or auto transmission

2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
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VICTOR65
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i saw and engine the are selling from a outback but its manual and i was wondering if i bought it could that engine fit on my outback that is a auto.
Dec 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Yes. As long as the bellhousings match, it'll work. They need to be the same size engine.
Dec 28, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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