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This is another common question. You can fit practically ANY transmission GM has produced for passenger cars into the 78-83 Malibu. This includes TH350, TH400, 700R4, 2004R, Power Glide. In most cases, it is a simple procedure requiring, at most, modification to the crossmember and/or driveshaft length. Go to the Transmission Swap Page for more info.
