3SGTE with auto tranny, Is it as easy as bolting on? Options

[desertwolf300]

I've looked through all the stickies and did some searching so NO BASHING.

It seems like everyone who has a 3sgte has a manual tranny. I'd like to know why. Is it because of the whole manual is more fun thing or is it because an auto tranny isn't possible. Also, when I say auto tranny bolt-on, I mean will it stay a front wheel drive. I don't want to do any rear-wheel or all-wheel drive conversions. If I do the swap, I'd like an auto for a daily driver because shifting all the time in traffic sucks. With all this, here's my main question: Are there any auto transmissions that will simply bolt on to a 3sgte motor and keep it front wheel drive? If someone has the answer, please post it.

--Bill

[97sccelica]

if you want a FAST car, auto is the way to go

and if you are worried about controlling it, get a built trans that shifts only when you tell it to. that way you dont need a computer to control it, just a shifter, put it in 1, then 2 and so on till what ever gear you want to cruise in.

also, get a good torque converter and trans cooler, that way you can really put the benifits of an auto tranny to use.

if i had the money(about $6k) i would have put a built auto into my WRX instead of an sti 6spd. nail perfect launches every time, shift faster than any human can, and never miss a shift

in conclusion, if you put the right stuff in, an auto tranny will make the car faster, will it be just as fun? that depends on how you drive and personal preference