420A Can I convert my 99 GS into an AWD N/T?

[Kheimbach]

Hey I was just wondering if I could swap my 1999 eclipse gs 5 speed 420a into a non turbo awd? And if so what do I need and how much? Would like to turbo her down the road but not at the moment. Thanks!

 

[Gstclipse69]

There is no such thing as a non turbo awd. The gsx comes with a 4g63 so no your 420a will not bolt up into her.

 

[bryanwheat]

You can mount the rear suspension from the awd car to your car, but there is no transmission that you can that will allow you to do this.

 

[95AWD6Bolt]

Can you convert your car into an AWD, yes. Is it worth the enormous cost of doing so, no.

Its easier to just buy a gsx.

 

[NWHTanK]

One of the main hurrdels is that the frame rails are difrent. The right rail on the 420a is straight were as the gst and gsx are humped for the trans. The 420a trans is on the left side so the left frame is humpped. So if u are up to alot work for no reason and buying gsx parts. Save ## self time and money and get a gsx. So instead of modifing a gs to be gsx, u could be driving sooner if u just buy a gsx.

Or u can get gst that can be changed over to a gsx.

 

[Kheimbach]

Haha ok thanks everybody I was jw. Another question is how hard and expensive is it to turn a fax from auto to manual?

 

[Evo_This]

^^ This is your best option, more cost and time effictive for your goal.

 

[Kheimbach]

Every gsx I see for sale is auto it sux

 

[95AWD6Bolt]

Every gsx I see for sale is auto it sux

Please PM me link to said auto GSX's for sale in or around PA. I will buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[TSi Kid]

Every gsx I see for sale is auto it sux

First, learn to spell; you're not 12.

Second, auto transmissions never break. I would never have a problem with an auto.

 

[drzdude]

^^^agreed for every auto gsx I see 30 manuals.

 

[Kheimbach]

Ok just because my iPhone autocorrects my words doesn't mean u have to be a dick because one word was spelled wrong and I'm no retarded I know autos are more sturdy but my preference is manual.

 

[rEclipserGST]

Ok just because my iPhone autocorrects my words doesn't mean u have to be a dick because one word was spelled wrong and I'm no retarded I know autos are more sturdy but my preference is manual.

Your iphone is failing at teaching you proper grammar & punctuation. That above sentence has more than one word misspelled.

Do more searching please. I have seen about 4 of your threads in the last 48 hrs & I have shaken the hell out of my head that my neck is starting to hurt. The info is there. You aren't even trying. Develop a budget. But before that, stop playing hooky in English class.

 

[crash89]

Second, auto transmissions never break. I would never have a problem with an auto.

False! Kp116's auto trans broke this past season! Course he's running well into the 9s. Just givin ya shit!

 

[4CEDinduction]

what? why would you waste your time? both of these projects seem like a waste of time.. if your gunna turbo it.. turbo it but since you have a GS and they arnt that expensive, get one with a manual and if you want AWD get a GSX. Just my opinion.

 

[TSi Kid]

and I'm no retarded I know autos are more sturdy but my preference is manual.

Really? I'm sure your phone doesn't give your down syndrome; but I digress.

If that's your preference I would just put up a wtb add and look at near by states, most of us drive to buy our cars.

False! Kp116's auto trans broke this past season! Course he's running well into the 9s. Just givin ya shit!

 

[honda_burner]

Really? I'm sure your phone doesn't give your down syndrome; but I digress.

If that's your preference I would just put up a wtb add and look at near by states, most of us drive to buy our cars.

i bought my car 1 1/2 hours away from me. was also considering a gst down in jersey that was 6 hours away. its so worth it though.

 

[Kheimbach]

yea i drove 2 1/2 hours for mine

 

[Dewm]

Consider yourself lucky. I am up here in Alaska...and I have no such options. If I want to go out of state I have to take about a week of work off + plane ticket down.


I drove 3 hours last week just to pick up a new air compressor.

 

[Kheimbach]

Wow that blows so how long does it take u to get new parts that you order?

 

[Anubis_4_99]

I thought i read somewhere once about the AWD caravans being a possibly viable option for an AWD swap for a 420A.

I'm not saying bolt on and go, but i remember reading somewhere someone was looking into it.

 

[TSi Kid]

I thought i read somewhere once about the AWD caravans being a possibly viable option for an AWD swap for a 420A.

I'm not saying bolt on and go, but i remember reading somewhere someone was looking into it.

why though? What's the point of doing all the labor on a poorly built motor when you can buy a gsx?

 

[Leonthefaded]

why though? What's the point of doing all the labor on a poorly built motor when you can buy a gsx?

If we got the money and the time. Why not.

 

[TSi Kid]

If we got the money and the time. Why not.

Because you lack the skills and the money for it. There's no point, no gain; but I digress.

Nice to see you're a "4g63 killer" on a 140hp car..

This is my last post, i'm done with getting warnings.

 

[Anubis_4_99]

why though? What's the point of doing all the labor on a poorly built motor when you can buy a gsx?

Because people like there cars and want to build them. There is no other reason needed. And i get so damn tired of people always saying "just sell it and buy a GSX". Have you maybe forgotten the forum rule saying to not do exactly that?

Answer the question or GFTO.