RWD conversion to 90 AE92 GT-S

retrorev · 09-22-2004, 10:08 AM

well my buddy just picked up an 1990 AE92 GT-S that he's selling (he buys and sells cars all the time), i'm considering buying it and checked the engine, it is a 4A-GE engine, but being a 1990 model, my research has brought me to the conclusion that it's FWD, however I have read the a RWD conversion on it should be fairly basic. What I want to know is how complicated is it to do it and finacially feasible it is. Is it even worth converting it?

TwistedByDesign · 09-22-2004, 10:21 AM

I do not understand how any fwd to rwd would be basic. You will need to turn the engine 90 degrees, manufacture a custom driveshaft, axles, header, maybe new rear suspension pieces, and change the enitre layout of your engine bay. It would probably be cheaper to buy an ae86 and swap a redtop hi comp engine into it. But if you have the time and resources to do it, then id say go for it!

retrorev · 09-22-2004, 10:31 AM

thanx

DriftinCressida · 09-22-2004, 03:30 PM

it's no different from an 86, but fwd, why don't u just get one and join the ID crew.

retrorev · 09-23-2004, 12:00 PM

I think I will just try and hold out till I can get my MR-2. I actually sponser a drifter already so I do love the driftin scene.

09-22-2004, 10:08 AM	#1
retrorev Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 3	RWD conversion to 90 AE92 GT-S well my buddy just picked up an 1990 AE92 GT-S that he's selling (he buys and sells cars all the time), i'm considering buying it and checked the engine, it is a 4A-GE engine, but being a 1990 model, my research has brought me to the conclusion that it's FWD, however I have read the a RWD conversion on it should be fairly basic. What I want to know is how complicated is it to do it and finacially feasible it is. Is it even worth converting it?

09-23-2004, 12:00 PM	#5
retrorev Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 3	hmmm I think I will just try and hold out till I can get my MR-2. I actually sponser a drifter already so I do love the driftin scene.

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09-22-2004, 10:21 AM	#2
TwistedByDesign Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 55	I do not understand how any fwd to rwd would be basic. You will need to turn the engine 90 degrees, manufacture a custom driveshaft, axles, header, maybe new rear suspension pieces, and change the enitre layout of your engine bay. It would probably be cheaper to buy an ae86 and swap a redtop hi comp engine into it. But if you have the time and resources to do it, then id say go for it!

09-22-2004, 10:31 AM	#3
retrorev Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 3	thanx

09-22-2004, 03:30 PM	#4
DriftinCressida Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 215	it's no different from an 86, but fwd, why don't u just get one and join the ID crew.