Converting FWD to AWD .. GST to GSX

[tacoman123]

I am on the verge of getting a second generation GST. I was wondering if it was going to be THAT hard to convert it to a GSX.

First of all, I doubt that the floor pan would need to be cut, because if I'm not mistaken, all the bodies.. RS/GS/GST/GSX shared the same uni-body. If you look under the car, there should be a tunnel.

Second, I know I would need the AWD trans, transfer case, TCU, driveshaft, rear differential, axles, rear suspension, new fuel tank, AWD flywheel, but besides this, is there anything else? I don't mean small things like nuts and bolts, but am I missing anything else?

Thanks

~Tacoman

 

[ASZRAEL1266]

A few have done it. I think like 3 or so people. It is alot more trouble then its worth. It cost arount like 7 grand i think

 

[leet]

There have been PLENTY of threads on this subject. Feel free to look a few up.

It is cheaper to just WAIT for a GSX to become available to buy.

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by tacoman123
I am on the verge of getting a second generation GST. I was wondering if it was going to be THAT hard to convert it to a GSX.

It is.

First of all, I doubt that the floor pan would need to be cut, because if I'm not mistaken, all the bodies.. RS/GS/GST/GSX shared the same uni-body. If you look under the car, there should be a tunnel.

You're mistaken. They have different stampings for the floor pan. Also, between the non- and turbos, the engine bay sheet metal is different parts.
For all intents and purposes, it's "impossible".