 Getting a 3s-gte!!, Can i convert the car to AWD?? |
 Apr 28, 2006 - 10:20 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%)  |
Well in one form or another it worked out so that i will be getting a 3sgte
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Apr 28, 2006 - 11:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
People have done the AWD conversion before, I just dont remember who, but it IS possible. It takes a lot of money and time because some parts are hard to find. I would guess a lot of custom fab as well. As for the motor, look around on the engine and see if you can find any numbers or anything and let us know what they are, someone will know what it is from the numbers. It looks really clean tho, good luck.
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Apr 28, 2006 - 11:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '03 From South TX. Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
hmmmm.....looks like you have a Ceramic JDM CT26 Turbo NICE!
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Apr 28, 2006 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Not without very good custom fabrication skills. For your average swapper, this is not a realistic option.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 28, 2006 - 11:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
hmm well i could always hold onto the awd tranny and do the swap down the road. that would give me time to gather all the necessary items.
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Apr 28, 2006 - 11:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
celiman05 did a AWD swap...
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=34602&hl= http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=30375&hl= ^2 threads about it. ~snap ...i don't think it would be a good idea for you. Read the threads, and you'll see why. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Apr 28, 2006 - 2:52 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
unless you have EXTREMELY good fabrication skills (celimans dad is a fabricator by trade), or really deep pockets, its not a viable option.
it IS 100% possible, just not by your average weekend mechanic, or swapper. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Apr 28, 2006 - 6:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
i'm too ambishous to give up that easily. but it appears my time frame isn't going to allow an attempt at it. But i will hold onto the AWD tranny and maybe tackle it someday..
As for the engine i think it came from an All-Trac which would make it a 2nd gen right? What is the first performance mod i should do to a 2nd gen 3s-gte after its in? ps: what is that air inlet going to the altenator for? This post has been edited by jcbass7: Apr 28, 2006 - 6:49 PM |
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Apr 28, 2006 - 7:39 PM
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QUOTE(jcbass7 @ Apr 28, 2006 - 7:49 PM) [snapback]427699[/snapback] i'm too ambishous to give up that easily. but it appears my time frame isn't going to allow an attempt at it. But i will hold onto the AWD tranny and maybe tackle it someday.. As for the engine i think it came from an All-Trac which would make it a 2nd gen right? What is the first performance mod i should do to a 2nd gen 3s-gte after its in? ps: what is that air inlet going to the altenator for? The air hose on the alt is for cooling, you can get rid of that. Yes, its a gen 2 motor. The first thing you should do is all the engine matainance before you put the engine in. Get the car running with out any problems. Then get an exhaust and a boost controller. By then you should be able to decide what next step or upgrade is best for you. --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Apr 30, 2006 - 9:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i have the parts for sale if anyone is interested..
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