gst motor in gsx

[paulsdsm]

I have a 95gsx, my motor blew(spon a rod). Can i put a gst 7bolt in to my 95gsx? I have a good stock tranny and all that.
Where can i buy a good engine cheap?

 

[tqmx1]

Bolt the GSX flywheel& clutch on the GST and drop it in.

 

[paulsdsm]

Bolt the GSX flywheel& clutch on the GST and drop it in.

will it stay AWD and all that?

 

[DSMboostin15]

Yes it will stay AWD. The AWD is in the drivetrain, not the motor. The motors are the same. Simply bolt the new motor to the transmission that came with your car originally and put it back together.

 

[Mr Peepers]

The only difference should be the flywheel. Make sure you put the gsx flywheel and clutch(since they were originally used together) on the gst motor before you drop it in and you'll be fine.

 

[MountainDew]

If you've got the time, money and know-how, I'd consider a 6bolt swap.

Otherwise, a 7bolt will drop right in. Just make sure its a 7bolt 95+, not the 92-94 I believe those will need some minor modifications to fit.

 

[paulsdsm]

If you've got the time, money and know-how, I'd consider a 6bolt swap.


what does it take for 6bolt swap?

 

[bane3d]

This has been covered many times over. Please do a search before someone rants. All in all, you have a ton of choices on how to do this but every single one of them has been covered. Maybe it's time to re-evaluate your overall plan for the car and determine if now is a good time for a 6 bolt swap or if you are looking for something more.

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[MountainDew]

If you've got the time, money and know-how, I'd consider a 6bolt swap.


what does it take for 6bolt swap?

Like bane3d said, just do a search. You actually use a lot of 2G parts for the swap anyways. IMO its just a much better motor and can be cheaper to build one since you have more of a chance finding a 6bolt at a junkyard rather then a 7bolt.

 

[DarkStarMenace]

I agree with this as well. If you are looking at replacing the motor and your looking for more power and guaranteed satisfaction, I would go the 6bolt route. You will spend more time and money go this route but the payoff would be worth it. 6 bolt motors are stronger and have less issues. If you go the 6 bolt route, I would go for an 89-91 motor, everything after that they started seeing crank walk. And crankwalk happens in more 7 bolt than 6 bolts. So if you are looking for more durable and plan on more power to the motor and wheel, invest in the 6 bolt. Even if you don't plan on it right now but later for performance, drop in the 6 bolt with stock setup. You will at least be ready for the motor.

 

[jake247]

fwd flywheels have 110 teeth around the outside edge. awd flywheels are smaller in diameter and have something like 106?

If i remember correctly, awd flywheels are also thinner as well... you can tell the difference best when they're right next to eachother.

 

[MountainDew]

I agree with this as well. If you are looking at replacing the motor and your looking for more power and guaranteed satisfaction, I would go the 6bolt route. You will spend more time and money go this route but the payoff would be worth it. 6 bolt motors are stronger and have less issues. If you go the 6 bolt route, I would go for an 89-91 motor, everything after that they started seeing crank walk. And crankwalk happens in more 7 bolt than 6 bolts. So if you are looking for more durable and plan on more power to the motor and wheel, invest in the 6 bolt. Even if you don't plan on it right now but later for performance, drop in the 6 bolt with stock setup. You will at least be ready for the motor.

Actually the 92-94 7bolts rarely saw crankwalk. It was a lot more prone to the 95-97, I believe in 98 or 99 it started becoming less of an occurance. It was still possible though, thats for sure.