Help - Difference Between 04-06 & 07-08 Auto Trans?

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Old Dec 9, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Help - Difference Between 04-06 & 07-08 Auto Trans?

I searched and could not find any specific information on this. What is the difference between the 04-06 and 07-08 Auto Transmission? A search reveals that they are not identical, but are they interchangeable with some minor modifications?

I'm looking to buy a '07 TL that has been rear ended mainly for the interior which is really nice, but the engine and transmission are also good. I'm wondering if I should pick up the car and keep the drivetrain or sell it off. I would LOVE to be able to use the transmission as my 2005 TL has 178k miles.

If anyone could help me with this I would appreciate it!
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 07:36 AM
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The transmissions are not interchangeable. Why? In 2007 the shape of the interface between the engine and the transmission changed. One will not bolt up to the other.

Sorry.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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If you have 04-06 model, you can swap it with 06-07 Honda Accord V6 AT its a direct bolt on and you have to swap over the transmission range switch, its much more reliable than 04-06 AT came in the TL.
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 01:12 PM
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More reliable?

Originally Posted by truonghthe
If you have 04-06 model, you can swap it with 06-07 Honda Accord V6 AT its a direct bolt on and you have to swap over the transmission range switch, its much more reliable than 04-06 AT came in the TL.
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04-05 better than 06-08 Transmissions
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 02:24 PM
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Ummm, no, epic fail.
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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2007-2008 have a better updated auto transmission than ‘04-‘06.
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by truonghthe
If you have 04-06 model, you can swap it with 06-07 Honda Accord V6 AT its a direct bolt on and you have to swap over the transmission range switch, its much more reliable than 04-06 AT came in the TL.
how true is this ? Because I cant find any information about this or that says they are interchangeable?
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunie
how true is this ? Because I cant find any information about this or that says they are interchangeable?
If you can't find anything then you haven't looked very hard.

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