Fwd/awd transmission?

[14b_gstky]

Ok this might be stupid and it might have just been a dream but I thought someone at one time told me of a trans that had the option to switch from awd to fwd? I figured if it was true everyone would be talking/wanting one so I figured I'd ask anyways.

 

[95GSTowner]

it's not a dream. Here ya go
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/183979-found-out-something-very-cool.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/232586-jdm-tranny-question.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/328428-jdm-switchable-tranny-tcase-help.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drivetrain-tech/382444-jdm-awd-fwd-switchable-transmission.html
JDM FWD/AWD Switchable Tranny

 

[synthetek]

They do exist, they came in some galant VR4s.

 

[Maes]

I had one about 12 years ago I switched into the fwd drove it around the block and it broke so really I think it would only be good for towing

 

[14b_gstky]

Thanks guys. So maes you done it correctly and it broke that quick? Sounds like awd launches and highway pulls in fwd is too good to be true after all

 

[synthetek]

They are weaker than a regular awd trans.

 

[Maes]

I would definitely say to good to be true. The Jdm trams is in my opinion very weak they break really easy they are also 22 spline. I drove it 1/4 mile and it was toast I had put the car in the garage and wait for a replacement

 

[thomcasey]

Definitely. Also note that the 420a never went out of North America. Anything exported out of the US (the ONLY place they were built) was LHD and 4g63. So, if it was a non-turbo, it was an NA 4g63. Also, like 99% were FWD. So, his move with the EVO driveline gives him access to parts galore.