Potential new home for my Strada AT & components didn't work out,
so here is info from past discussion if anyone else has interest in converting an X to AT.
Please, no need to re-hash negatories...
Fitment info...as I recall from years ago...
Strada AT block wasn't different, but crankshaft end had a pilot bushing,
which was a collar about 1"x1.5" pressed onto machined crankshaft end.
Fiat offered replacement assembled shortblock (ie. crank, pistons, etc) for Strada AT.
There were a number of NOS replacement Strada AT shortblocks left in US
when Fiat pulled out of US market & where sold by IAP up until about 20 yrs ago.
I know of one Strada AT short block which was coupled to manual 4speed.
That required machining manual flywheel center hole to fit larger boss on crankend.
Also specific to Strada AT was starter...std 1500 SOHC starter motor,
but with specific drive housing to bolt to the AT.
Front spindles were different, utilizing a swaybar (like 128 sedan/wagon),
instead of trailing arm as used in manual trans Strada.
Wouldn't need those for X conversion.
I have all the above from 89K mile Strada,
along with shifter & cable, kickdown cable for FI, brackets/hardware, axles/CVs, flexplate, converter.
I had factory Strada shop manual as a guide to pulling parts needed
to convert my (former) Strada to AT...probably about 10 yrs ago.
All parts kept together & stored in shed since then.
Tranny fluid looked/smelled new. Car was parked due to rust, & also discovered
a induction bodge by PO's mechanic that likely caused running problems.
I didn't drop the pan to inspect inside...just observed spilled AT fluid.
I think good odds on the tranny being functional, considering history of donor car.
Acceleration of AT Strada listed as 2.5 seconds slower 0-60mph than stickshift Strada.
Strada owner's manual lists AT Strada as 65 lbs heavier than manual Strada.
Also lists Strada front track width at 1400mm, which is 50mm wider than X rear at 1350mm.
Sorry, I've not evaluated X vs Strada axle lengths,
nor do I know if CVs will accommodate 12.5mm per CV joint of AT Strada width (over the X width).
It's a bulky trans, so I'm sure LR framerail would need cutting/boxing for clearance in an X.
Your crankend would need custom pilot bushing fit by machine shop.
Would also need longer shifter & kickdown cables, utilizing OE Strada cables as guide.
Regarding general naysay of automatic trans,
I understand...having driven manual trans majority of 50+ yrs driving.
But as pointed out, some folks develop difficulty operating a clutch.
After my 4th spine surgery was not successful,
I sold off 8 of my 9 Fiats in recent years & bought geezer-mobile with AT.
Enjoy youthful vitality while you have it...some of us don't have it anymore.
Regarding this tranny...yes, it's old school 3-spd, circa mid-70s to early 80s.
Originally used in Mk1 VW Rabbit/Sirrocco, adapted by Fiat to SOHC motor.
No doubt that a modern trans/motor is superior.
But it appears swapping this tranny would be significantly less work & cost
than swapping modern powerplant/drivetrain.
Best of all...price is right...swap everything for case of craft beer.
If that's too much, I'll take short case.
If that's too much, I'll pay $5 to have it hauled off.
Located near Portland Oregon...pickup only.
so here is info from past discussion if anyone else has interest in converting an X to AT.
Please, no need to re-hash negatories...
Fitment info...as I recall from years ago...
Strada AT block wasn't different, but crankshaft end had a pilot bushing,
which was a collar about 1"x1.5" pressed onto machined crankshaft end.
Fiat offered replacement assembled shortblock (ie. crank, pistons, etc) for Strada AT.
There were a number of NOS replacement Strada AT shortblocks left in US
when Fiat pulled out of US market & where sold by IAP up until about 20 yrs ago.
I know of one Strada AT short block which was coupled to manual 4speed.
That required machining manual flywheel center hole to fit larger boss on crankend.
Also specific to Strada AT was starter...std 1500 SOHC starter motor,
but with specific drive housing to bolt to the AT.
Front spindles were different, utilizing a swaybar (like 128 sedan/wagon),
instead of trailing arm as used in manual trans Strada.
Wouldn't need those for X conversion.
I have all the above from 89K mile Strada,
along with shifter & cable, kickdown cable for FI, brackets/hardware, axles/CVs, flexplate, converter.
I had factory Strada shop manual as a guide to pulling parts needed
to convert my (former) Strada to AT...probably about 10 yrs ago.
All parts kept together & stored in shed since then.
Tranny fluid looked/smelled new. Car was parked due to rust, & also discovered
a induction bodge by PO's mechanic that likely caused running problems.
I didn't drop the pan to inspect inside...just observed spilled AT fluid.
I think good odds on the tranny being functional, considering history of donor car.
Acceleration of AT Strada listed as 2.5 seconds slower 0-60mph than stickshift Strada.
Strada owner's manual lists AT Strada as 65 lbs heavier than manual Strada.
Also lists Strada front track width at 1400mm, which is 50mm wider than X rear at 1350mm.
Sorry, I've not evaluated X vs Strada axle lengths,
nor do I know if CVs will accommodate 12.5mm per CV joint of AT Strada width (over the X width).
It's a bulky trans, so I'm sure LR framerail would need cutting/boxing for clearance in an X.
Your crankend would need custom pilot bushing fit by machine shop.
Would also need longer shifter & kickdown cables, utilizing OE Strada cables as guide.
Regarding general naysay of automatic trans,
I understand...having driven manual trans majority of 50+ yrs driving.
But as pointed out, some folks develop difficulty operating a clutch.
After my 4th spine surgery was not successful,
I sold off 8 of my 9 Fiats in recent years & bought geezer-mobile with AT.
Enjoy youthful vitality while you have it...some of us don't have it anymore.
Regarding this tranny...yes, it's old school 3-spd, circa mid-70s to early 80s.
Originally used in Mk1 VW Rabbit/Sirrocco, adapted by Fiat to SOHC motor.
No doubt that a modern trans/motor is superior.
But it appears swapping this tranny would be significantly less work & cost
than swapping modern powerplant/drivetrain.
Best of all...price is right...swap everything for case of craft beer.
If that's too much, I'll take short case.
If that's too much, I'll pay $5 to have it hauled off.
Located near Portland Oregon...pickup only.
Only joking.