how strong are non turbo boxes?

[scoobygt]

could I convert my bg gt to manual using a non turbo box also out of a bg

[scoobygt]

limited funds tho :-[ providing I don't clutch dump and do hard launches would it do the job?

[Joker]

clutch setup is differnt!

[scoobygt]

 JoKer said:

clutch setup is differnt!

how does that work? i'd be using the fly wheel and clutch from the donor car so shouldn't it be all the same and mate up correctly and what not?

[rex-leggy]

 scoobygt']

[quote name='JoKer said:

clutch setup is differnt!

/quote]

how does that work? i'd be using the fly wheel and clutch from the donor car so shouldn't it be all the same and mate up correctly and what not?

just the size of the pressure plate is different

[Joker]

ah sounds under control, no turbo's are push type vs turbo's pull type IIRC

[scoobygt]

okay so all good then? next question . . can I leave my standard auto ecu in the car or will I have to get a manual ecu?

[Bugle]

I'm about to sell my 5sp BG GT, body is a bit tired

You could probably take it off my hands and get all the parts you need for less than the parts you are after...

Has a brand new radiator and thermostat, spares std cat back exhaust (in case your warrant shop objects to the big bore), spare drivers side electric window master switch etc. etc. BH 17"s, STI short shifter installed plus blitz boost gauge and timer I never got around to fitting

[scoobygt]

sounds tempting but the car im using I got for free so the conversion is gonna cost me nothing really

[Joker]

are you using the clutch and everything from the NA

because my worries earlier pull vs push, the pull/turbo type apply more preassure where as the NA clutch might have high chance of slippage etc

more details please :]

[scoobygt]

basicly i'm going to go to my 95 bg5 ts-r then take out every thing to do with it being a manual once iv'e done that I'm going to put all that stuff into my 94 bg5 gt

[rex-leggy]

i wouldn't use the clutch or gearbox .....

[scoobygt]

yeah not ideal but at least it will be up and running

[scoobygt]

haha yep that's right . . yeah maybe selling could be an option very reluctant to as I've spent more than the car is worth already so why not just carry on at least then I'd have the car just how I want it

[rex-leggy]

but you may find that soon down the track youll have to replace both = more $$$$

[Joker]

this tastes like one of those threads where not matter how much we say its a bad idea, we all know he's gunna try it anyway

then blab about how unreliable subaru's are when it fails

no dude : just no

[Koom]

 scoobygt said:

yeah not ideal but at least it will be up and running

Isn't it up and running with the auto? Cause it won't be running for long with the N/A manual.

Was there any point in starting this thread in the first place as you've gone against every bit of advice offered so far :

[scoobygt]

trust me I'm not dismissing any thing you guys say I'm taking it all into consideration, as a full time student with part time work this is why I'm trying to do it on the cheap, no offense to any one you've all been bloody help full this far

[Joker]

sweet now go check out the thread where a guy wants to out $5 spark plugs in his turbo!

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,32462.0.html

[scoobygt]

that's why I have the donor car it has every thing I need for the conversion . . okay okay don't use the n/a box, clutch or fly wheel. but the n/a diff will be fine aye?

[rex-leggy]

 scoobygt said:

that's why I have the donor car it has every thing I need for the conversion . . okay okay don't use the n/a box, clutch or fly wheel. but the n/a diff will be fine aye?

depends on the ratio but you should have a r160 in there already so if you get a turbo box with the same raito (diff an gb need to match) you wont have to touch it

[scoobygt]

okay sounds good then !

[Bugle]

I'm on the lookout for a manual GT BP wagon right now so the BG is ready and waiting for ya scoobygt...

[scoobygt]

argh how much? :-\

[Bugle]

Quick troll through tardme for the bits you would likely need to get it up and running so it doesn't break the first time you drop the clutch (gearbox, clutch and diffs etc) you could be looking at $2K in just those parts...

Obviously anything less than that figure is a win for you, plus you get a whole carload of other bits you will undoubtedly need

Make me an offer!