i had someone mention converting a there 2g gst into a 2g gsx. which is possible and has been done before. i personally have not done it but i did find teh write-up article on it here it is


2g awd conversion

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Done :thumbsup:

awd spyder

Could that be done to an RS? Or could I get a GSX Shell with all of the AWD components already there... and just put my RS on that?

the parts won't match. non-turbo cars can swap parts with other non-turbo cars and turbo cars can swap parts with other turbo cars. Some parts aren't interchangeable but they usually aren't the major parts.

the only 2g models you can swap parts are

95-99 base, RS & GS(major parts like engine, trans, etc.)
95-96 base, RS & GS(minor parts like headlights, bumpers, etc.)
97-99 base, RS & GS(minor parts)


95-99 GS-T & GSX (major parts like engine and front suspension. not trans)
96-96 GS-T & GSX (minor parts like ECU, bumpers, headlights, etc)
97-99 GS-T & GSX (minor parts)

so with that could i make my GS into AWD

you can performe the gsx conversion... unfortunaly the wheelbase is a tiny bit bigger... and for you non turbo conversion... would not advise it.. and if you do decide to do it make sure your transmision is on the right side of your engin.... (some turbo trannies differ from what side they are on)

no. you will spend countless hours to end up with a huge paperweight.

it can be done but plan to spend a minimum of 6 months working 8 hour days on your car only.

wouldnt it be better to just sell the RS and buy a real GSX? cheaper 2... :57:

Well just wondering but has anyone or does anyone know someone who has done a 1g 2WD to AWD swap I probably won't do it but was just wondering

hey sorry to reply on this it has been a long time since i have been on here. but im kinda confused on the conversion. i have a 95 gst but above said-----95-99 GS-T & GSX (major parts like engine and front suspension. not trans)------ does that apply for my car? or am i able to do the conversion?

BUMP^^^

same car, same question? how much to have done?

a lot and don't even do it. if done total the amount spend plus worth of car. Then compare it to buying a stock gsx

thats what i was afraid of. looks like i'll just have to get 300 wide tires!!!! :banana:

Making a GS or RS is kind of pointless, I had numerous GS's I thought about the conversion, I got an AWD Talon for 3200, The price for the conversion often goes around 5000+ and up plus labor

with the GS or RS models it could be done, in theory, but is extremely more impracticle because of the different engines. you would have to strip your GS or RS completely of EVERYTHING including wiring harness. THEN strip everything off the GSX or AWD talon and try to put it all back on the RS or GS frame.

not only would this take forever you would probably lose half the nuts and bolts in the process because the car would eat them along with your 10mm wrench and socket :P

Yeah anything's possible. You can put a 454 in a civic, but is it worth it? It comes down to an economics issue (cost / benefit) You'll have twice the traction at a cost of about 8'000$. You can just buy a decent GSX for 2'000.