Manual It (Question)

[Divine]

I searched, couldn't find anything to answer my question.

Here is my story so far....

I currently have a non turbo VZ type R 1991 Legacy. This is FWD Manual.

I found a AUTO GT Legacy (4WD).

How hard would it be to either:

A: Move my manual gearbox + other shizz to the GT Legacy

B: Transplant the engine to the FWD Manual?

I know nothing about moving a Manual FWD Gearbox to a 4WD car, is it even possible?

I would prefer option A. VZ Type R is Facelift, GT Isn't

GT: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=281639361

[Guest the_return_of_the_jedi]

find a turbo box, ur fwd one wont handle much

[Guest]

 the_return_of_the_jedi said:

find a turbo box, ur fwd one wont handle much

+1000000000000000000

[Guest the_return_of_the_jedi]

and facelift doesnt matter much, the running gear is all the same however since yours is fwd you be better off finding a 4wd box and fixing the turbo car

[Divine]

I see, cheers. Fountain of knowledge you guys are

I assumed my gbox would handle it because I was told the VZ Type R had all the turbo parts minus the turbo. (The turbo body kit, brakes, block ect)

[Guest the_return_of_the_jedi]

 Divine said:

I see, cheers. Fountain of knowledge you guys are

I assumed my gbox would handle it because I was told the VZ Type R had all the turbo parts minus the turbo. (The turbo body kit, brakes, block ect)

vz-r engine is ej20d.. 2.0 non turbo

u could swap engine but u need engine, turbo, gearbox, loom, afm,ecu, fuel pump, rear diff, etc etc etc

[Shale]

I know a GT DOBC that's quite happily ASSPLODED a non-turbo gearbox from a newer Impreza. It weren't pretty!

Best option would be to put an STi or GTB gearbox (and matching diff) into a GT Legacy...this combo is brilliant. Drunkenmonkey and CodeMatt here on the forums have both done it to their GT Legacy wagons to great effect I will be doing exactly this too.

The VZ-R is a nifty little car but the motor and gearbox belong in it, not a turbo car. It's a bit of a nightmare switching between the two as there's a few differences between turbo and non-turbo. The 'GT without the turbo', 'WRX without a turbo' N/A thing is sadly not literal. There are wiring, trim, and major drivetrain differences that work to make your head explode. Had a bit of experience with this too... my second GT wagon came with a VZ engine in it!! Bought the shell without, as an N/A motor in that heavy ol thing is just....wtf. They had swapped out A LOT.

This is precisely why I am keeping 'the Mighty N/A' specifically that, and not turning it into a wannabe STi.

[Drunkenmonkey]

it held out ok... untill i launched chasing a hit and run... turbo motor + HD clutch + non turbo box + launch = BAD NEWS no first gear lol

[Shale]

Was thinking of Sparta ;D Did a similar thing and destroyed a first gear in spectacular form.

[Drunkenmonkey]

the second gen 1 rs box was worse....

[Shale]

Yep, 1st gen boxes in short are just waiting to be exploded. Autos are just as bad with power...S2 exploded a nice one, Frankie decided to grenade one, Leonidas was obviously bought with a grenaded box... CodeMatt's box was blown too AFAIK.

Moral of the story: put a more modern box into your 1st gen It is worth the effort!