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> 3000 Gt Right Hand Drive Conversion, is it just plug in and play?
kyle l
post Sep 14 2009, 11:01 AM
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i am looking into purchasing a 3000gt. i found a good deal on one but i only want to buy it if it is an easy RHD conversion and JDM engine swap.

i have also found a JDM front clip of a 3000gt that i would purchase to do the conversion.

so is it like the old subaru imprezas where the RHD holes are already there?
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post Sep 14 2009, 11:41 AM
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oooo jdm tyte yo!

No and the engine is the same and your limited to 115 MPH Stay USDM.
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post Sep 14 2009, 12:59 PM
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so theres no way to convert it to right hand drive?
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post Sep 14 2009, 02:16 PM
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You can do it, but you will fail all of your safety inspections, you will cost a shit ton more to insure, and everyone will think you are gay.

If you want RHD, get a GTO
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post Sep 14 2009, 02:48 PM
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...and everyone will think you are gay.


I saw a guy in an old RHD jag the other day - definetly gay. He had one of those snap-caps on. ... not that there's anything wrong with that...
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post Sep 14 2009, 05:37 PM
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ok well this one is fwd can i convert it to awd?
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ok well this one is fwd can i convert it to awd?


Yea, people have done that. All the parts are avaialble from the VR4.

Then you can drive it in the snow.
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sweet, what about switching the 93 style front bumper to the 94 one? is that possible too?
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RHD conversion - been done by a few. get in touch with Jason over at pricematchedparts.com for the full rundown, as he's done it, but in his own words, it's a pain in the ass and definitely not worth it.
AWD conversion - been done by many...buy also not worth it. For the money and time you'll spend doing it, just buy a VR-4 to begin with. it's cheaper and you get turbos.
93-94+ conversion - been done by many. Fairly easy...just need to buy the parts and swap them out. (bumper, lights, buckets...theres writeups on the net if you search)

i suggest you get familiar with forums over at 3si.org and the resources at stealth316.com. All the info you could ever want about these cars is there.
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post Sep 15 2009, 11:25 AM
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Finishing up the 2 gen front end conversion, Ill sell you the headlight brackets needed to keep your first gen buckets for $35 for the set.

The AWD conversion was a pain in the ass and you WILL need a full awd doner car.

The RHD conversion fucking stupid.
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The AWD conversion will also require you to know how to use a CAD machining program and make the nuts and bolts to properly mount the rear subframe. I WILL NOT sell you them as I want no liablitly when something breaks and you crash the car.
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post Sep 15 2009, 01:58 PM
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I think I read a post by a Canadian... apparently the base and SL models up there had AWD too ... ?
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I think I read a post by a Canadian... apparently the base and SL models up there had AWD too ... ?


correct
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The AWD conversion will also require you to know how to use a CAD machining program and make the nuts and bolts to properly mount the rear subframe. I WILL NOT sell you them as I want no liablitly when something breaks and you crash the car.


I do no machining or making of parts when I do awd conversions.
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I've read of drive shaft issues if you don't
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post Sep 19 2009, 07:07 PM
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I've read of drive shaft issues if you don't


I don't know what problems you could have. I mount the subframe up with factory hardware and I've never had any issues.
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