Plot thickens...

Some fellow zookers are helping me out with this. Kia 4 speed auto appears to be the same AISIN/Werner tranny used in the Sidekick/Vitara/GV/XL7, Toy Celica, and some Volvos.

This is a good thing. Why? More options.

The Sidekick t-case will mate up. 3 different 4.+:1 t-case gears are available.

OTT Kicker 3 adapter will allow the Kick case as an 1.81:1 underdrive into a Toy t-case. Will go nicely into Toy solid axles.

Another option? The Volvo 4-spd. Same tranny, but not electronically controlled. Makes swapping in an auto easier. Plus, it's fixed flange (no slip yoke) so it's easier to install a divorced t-case of your choosing.

Another option? Since the bellhousings can swap, Toy, Volvo, Zook motors can "bolt-in".

Another option? AXIS POWERS motor kits allow VW diesel motors to slip in to a Zook's bellhousing. Imagine a VW turbo-diesel under the hood?

Will keep ya'll updated.

Yankee Tim