91 trany in 88 car. both 2.3l motors. would the 91 trany have first gear start? that would wake up this 190e. would it be a direct fit?from my search 91 trany's start in first. but is it a mid year thing? still learning about this stuff,but this is a great learning experiance. some of these questions i feel better getting some input from the crowd. thanks rich

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The 1991 trans will fit & work fine in a 1987-88 2.3.

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