What To Do? Options

[94gto]

SUP PEOPLE IM OBVIOUSLY NEW TO THE SITE IM A CURRENT OWNER OF A 3KGT SL I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR IVE OWNED AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT CARS FROM FOXBODY MUSTANGS TO SUBARU WRXS BUT I MUST SAY THAT THE 3KGT IS THE SLEEKEST CAR IVE OWNED IM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH IT EVEN THOUGH ITS AN AUTOMATIC NONTURBO

FIRST OFF YES I WANT TO TURBO IT EVEN THOUGH MOST TELL ME JUST TO SELL AND BUILD A VR4 BUT THATS NOT WHAT I WANT TO DO ITS NOT EVEN AN OPTION I WANT TO PUT THE TIME IN MYSELF

MY FIRST QUESTION IS THIS SHOULD I BUY THE JDM ENGINE AND TRANNY TO DO ALL WHEEL DRIVE SWAP IN WHICH CASE I WOULD HAVE TO BUY DRIVE SHAFT REAR AXEL AND I THINK REAR SUBFRAME IF IM NOT MISTAKEN OR TURN IT IN TO A FRONT WHEEL TWIN TURBO I UNDERSTAND BOTH WILL REQUIRE LOTS OF TIME AND MONEY AND THIS IS OK IM JUST ATM LOOKING FOR THE TIME TO DO IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYBODY IVE READ OVER EMCS GUIDE TO MAKING IT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TT SEEMS LIKE A HASSLE BUT NOT AS HARD AS I HAD IMAGINED. TY FOR THE REPLYS GUYS MUCH APPRECIATED.

[94gto]

BTW does anyone have a 5 speed for sale ??

[BlinkRA182]

JDM engine is the same as the USDM engine, so theres no benefit there..HOWEVER, If your dead set on the AWD conversion, ive seen JDM front clips on ebay, complete with TT engine and trans, rear subframe, and driveshaft...basically everything your gonna need for the conversion, along with a bunch of other stuff you might be able to make a few bucks back selling.

TT conversion is not that bad, but the AWD conversion will make it much more time and money, and it will definitely be cheaper to sell the NA and buy a VR4.

Whatever you decide to do, good luck, and keep up posted on the project!

[94gto]

Ive seen 6g72s TTs for sell online with 40k miles on them 2200 buks comes with engine tranny turbos intercoolers ecu pretty much everything under the hood no driveshaft or rear end stuff so u think it will be easier to go with my front wheel tt swap then?? If so how well do the 5 speeds na trannys hold up and is stuff to strengthen them readily available??

[EMC 3000gt]

You think doing a FWD TT is a hassle???? You should sell your car right now.

and buy mine for $7000.

[94gto]

thats just what i dont wanna do lol im willing to go through the hassle of doing it for the experience and to say i done it money is not really an issue i have 13grand ready to dump in this car im just really wondering whether its tougher to do the awd swap or tt the fwd set up ive noticed uve done it emc3000gt its probaly u who id be looking for themost advice and on finding parts i will be ordering parts very soon within next couple weeks just have to ask somequestion to choose which to go with

[EMC 3000gt]

i have 13grand ready to dump in this car

Don't do it. Theres my advice.

The TT swap is simple as taking a shit.

the AWD install is more like trying to build a boat out of a cheese grater.

[94gto]

well like i said before not doing either is not an option im definetly doing 1 or the other at this point i think im going for the fwd tt set up u have a great guide for it and its nice to beable to ask questions to someone that has done it.... also its more unique everyone where i live either has non turbo fwd or vr4 none in which have put any effort in there car there mommy or daddy buys it and they just rip it to shreds so they can get a new car theres just something about being able to say hey i did this to my car

[girly vr-4]

SUP PEOPLE IM OBVIOUSLY NEW TO THE SITE IM A CURRENT OWNER OF A 3KGT SL I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR IVE OWNED AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT CARS FROM FOXBODY MUSTANGS TO SUBARU WRXS BUT I MUST SAY THAT THE 3KGT IS THE SLEEKEST CAR IVE OWNED IM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH IT EVEN THOUGH ITS AN AUTOMATIC NONTURBO

FIRST OFF YES I WANT TO TURBO IT EVEN THOUGH MOST TELL ME JUST TO SELL AND BUILD A VR4 BUT THATS NOT WHAT I WANT TO DO ITS NOT EVEN AN OPTION I WANT TO PUT THE TIME IN MYSELF

MY FIRST QUESTION IS THIS SHOULD I BUY THE JDM ENGINE AND TRANNY TO DO ALL WHEEL DRIVE SWAP IN WHICH CASE I WOULD HAVE TO BUY DRIVE SHAFT REAR AXEL AND I THINK REAR SUBFRAME IF IM NOT MISTAKEN OR TURN IT IN TO A FRONT WHEEL TWIN TURBO I UNDERSTAND BOTH WILL REQUIRE LOTS OF TIME AND MONEY AND THIS IS OK IM JUST ATM LOOKING FOR THE TIME TO DO IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYBODY IVE READ OVER EMCS GUIDE TO MAKING IT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TT SEEMS LIKE A HASSLE BUT NOT AS HARD AS I HAD IMAGINED. TY FOR THE REPLYS GUYS MUCH APPRECIATED.

you're going to need a LOT more than the parts you listed to do an awd and twin turbo swap, and some welding skills.

Just sell it and buy a vr4, it'll be about 1/2 the price.

[girly vr-4]

BTW does anyone have a 5 speed for sale ??

yup. Pearl white 97 SL. $5500. Call me if you're interested. (914) 364-2886.

-Emilie

[girly vr-4]

JDM engine is the same as the USDM engine, so theres no benefit there..HOWEVER, If your dead set on the AWD conversion, ive seen JDM front clips on ebay, complete with TT engine and trans, rear subframe, and driveshaft...basically everything your gonna need for the conversion, along with a bunch of other stuff you might be able to make a few bucks back selling.

TT conversion is not that bad, but the AWD conversion will make it much more time and money, and it will definitely be cheaper to sell the NA and buy a VR4.

Whatever you decide to do, good luck, and keep up posted on the project!

no front clip will have all of the parts necessary for an AWD conversion. You need to buy an entire VR-4 shell, and at that point, you may as well just buy a running and driving vr4.

[girly vr-4]

thats just what i dont wanna do lol im willing to go through the hassle of doing it for the experience and to say i done it money is not really an issue i have 13grand ready to dump in this car im just really wondering whether its tougher to do the awd swap or tt the fwd set up ive noticed uve done it emc3000gt its probaly u who id be looking for themost advice and on finding parts i will be ordering parts very soon within next couple weeks just have to ask somequestion to choose which to go with

How good are you at welding? and how confident are you in your welding skills? would you trust it to hold the entire rear end of your car together?

Do you know where a VR4 shell is, and what parts are necessary to spot-drill out, and re-weld into the rear end of your car?

Do you know what parts are necessary for a 5spd conversion?

$8k, and we'll do it for you... parts and labor. AWD conversion, Twin Turbo conversion, and 5spd conversion.

I'm telling you right now, once you get into it, you're going to be in over your head, I have seen it WAY too many times before.

But if you're just looking for parts and you're dead set on doing it yourself... I have everything you need.

[girly vr-4]

sorry to hijack.. one other option... I have a 97 SL that we're bringing in to put a new engine in. I can sell that to you with a 5spd awd Twin Turbo swap (basically, a 97 VR4) for $13k, and we'll even include a free pearl white repaint on the car (paint is a little drab and there are some dings, etc that'd we'd take care of as well).

Call me if you'd like, and I can talk about some options (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

-Emilie

[94gto]

i actually just need the 5 spd transmission
i dont have really any welding skills no but theres a local performance shop that a buddy owns that will do any fabricating i need for virtually free
im definatly going fwd tt though thats for sure
is the car ur selling fwd tt or awd any pics ?? u can post??

[girly vr-4]

i actually just need the 5 spd transmission
i dont have really any welding skills no but theres a local performance shop that a buddy owns that will do any fabricating i need for virtually free
im definatly going fwd tt though thats for sure
is the car ur selling fwd tt or awd any pics ?? u can post??

fwd 5spd? you have everything else needed for a 5spd conversion? I have a spare 5spd fwd trans as well I believe.

it's a 97 SL, but I can make it anything you want. We're in the midst of pulling the engine out right now (blown), and installing a rebuilt Jasper engine in it. If you wanted it twin turbo, I'd need to know asap, with a deposit, and I could have the turbos installed on the other engine before we drop it in either tomorrow or first thing next week.

If you want it AWD, I have all the parts here to do it, ready to go as well, and can have those welded on.

If you can, give me a call. It's easier to talk to you about the car, and any parts you want over the phone since I'm in and out of my office at the moment.

(914) 364-2886, or the shop number (610) 438-0439

-Emilie

[94gto]

thats information im trying to find out what all is needed for 5spd conversion from auto i know clutch and shifter of course is there much fabricating to put those in any other fabricating involved and would u sell just a 5 spd transmission i can give u a call later when my cell phone is in a service area in a dead zone atm

[girly vr-4]

thats information im trying to find out what all is needed for 5spd conversion from auto i know clutch and shifter of course is there much fabricating to put those in any other fabricating involved and would u sell just a 5 spd transmission i can give u a call later when my cell phone is in a service area in a dead zone atm

you need a lot more than just the trans and pedals. you need the shifter assembly, shifter cables, clutch, master cylinder, etc, etc. There's no fabrication at all, except drilling some holes in the firewall. But give me a call later this afternoon/evening and I can talk to you about it a little more in-depth.

Here's a few pictures of the 97. Please try to excuse the dirt/mud, it looks a little sad at the moment. It was sitting outside for quite a while before we bought it, and I have not gotten a chance to clean it up at all.

The body is overall in really nice condition, it just desperately needs a detailing. We'd also include new tires as well if we get our asking price, $5500 (in stock form). If you wanted it twin turbo'd, or modified in any way, we would also include new tires with the car.

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/3Sc...3000GT/97%20SL/

[EMC 3000gt]

Emille and Hans are arguably one of the top 3/S tuners out there.

[girly vr-4]

Emille and Hans are arguably one of the top 3/S tuners out there.

Aw, I'm flattered (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thank you.