Postby coltspeed » August 15th, 2016, 12:43 pm
Are you on a budget for this build?
*There are plenty of brakes options (front & rear) so this can be a last item for you.
*Engine choice will be up to your budget (SR20- DE, VE, DET) but going DE or VE will have up an running faster than doing a DET. My advice if you holding $$ go boosted. The other options are front FWD engines so you know they wont output much on 4WD. Their original 2WD forms will be faster.
*Manual conversion parts - Clutch pedal, master & slave cylinder, lines, shifter assembly and rods. OR are you already a manual?
* Automatic 4WD SR20 transmissions - these are an option and will be easier to install given that the driveshaft will line up with the transmission transfer case with little mods.
* Axles - This one is tricky!!! I've seen allot of these work by guess recently, by changing spindles to accommodate larger diameter axles, matching inner and outer, LS & RS axles with different models and varying lengths to match. OR there is the option to get it done professionally cut, welded and sleeved.
* Engine mounts - Tricky also as there are mounts that will work in different location from other models, may have some fabrication to do depending on how the engine lines up to the firewall and crossmember - Remember to get all mounts when purchasing the engine and drivetrain.
* Electrical and A/C lines is a do over, you will have to check your options with the power steering lines.
*Radiator fan clearance and in/out location for engine coolant. 3 options if they don't line up - change hoses, modify existing rad to hose location, buy another that will work.
*Upgrading rear diff - I don't see a need if your not going boosted, the existing one should work just fine on an N/A SR20. If boosting, there are other diff's than the Pulsar GTIR that will be cheaper and more available but you will have to check thoroughly with what have and if they can line up within the sub-frame with any necessary modifications.
These diff's can be found in the Bluebird SSS U12 & U13 and Avenir W10 & W11. Both came 4WD SR20DET automatic and manual.
To the top - if you have no budget, unlimited spending, won the lotto and have no friends to appreciate your awesomeness then PM me and i will see to it that this car runs just like a GTIR within days. Advanced Down payment required.