A-999 Swap and Information

There are 2 81 Imperials and 1 85 diplomat in a yard near me. I'm debating robbing the trans's from them

Most likely they are lockup if that matters. They probably have the low gear sets and either a 4 (998) or 5 clutch (999) front drum but... the lockup stuff does not work with non-LU units, the parts don't match. The drum and input shaft are very different and the sealing rings are in different places.

Generally speaking, the only vehicles that had a 999 were 360 equipped. If either of those cars were 318, the units are probably 998s.

Check the #s on the pan rails to be sure.