Make sure you remove the pilot bearing from the crank before you go bolting up that auto tranny. I made that mistake - once.
Otherwise, I agree, use the longblock and be on your way.

Todd


1986 Pickup extracab longbed "Woody edition"
SAS - 33's, 5.29's, lockright rear.

02 IS300 SportCross - my "DD"
94 2wd v6 extracab
04 Outback Wagon- wife's/family car