AWD driveshafts

[Afroclipse]

I really need an answer for this, can i use my a/t driveshaft on my m/t (i'm doing a conversion).

 

[absolute_DSM]

If you mean the driveshaft from front to rear, yes.

 

[Afroclipse]

WTF Thanks man, then what was that gear ratio B.S some guy was talking about?

 

[gbell]

I believe there is a different gear ratio for FWD vs AWD.

 

[Afroclipse]

I believe there is a different gear ratio for FWD vs AWD.

I have a a/t 95 gsx so it shouldn't be a problem

 

[absolute_DSM]

Its the Manual to Auto gear ratio in the rear end. Did you do any research before starting?

You run the Auto rear end with a Manual tranny and say goodbye to your T case.

The difference in gear ratio from the front to rear will cause your T case to try and compensate. It aint gonna happen.

 

[Afroclipse]

I know about that he was talking about the driveshaft, dude its almost impossible to find a rear diff for my 95 gsx

 

[absolute_DSM]

Dude, you want 5 speed, you have to find a rear end.

Find a wrecked 95-99 GSX/TSI and pull the tranny, Tcase, and rear end. Not only that, youre going to need to change the axles in the front and possible the rear (if youre going LSD to non LSD or vise versa) Oh and the starter is different.

 

[Afroclipse]

I already got the tranny and transfer case from www.Tigerjapanese.com. they even have non us spec skylines for less than 10 grand . I just need a 95 rear differential and thats it. oh and some axles.

 

[absolute_DSM]

I already got the tranny and transfer case from www.Tigerjapanese.com.

Im pretty sure the JDM "2G parts" dont fit. I cant say exactly why, if you search for tranny swap threads, I know Ive seen it before. They come from some sort of EVO that wont bolt up I believe.