How does the 1G gsx suspension/drivetrain differ from the 2G gsx

[20551232]

This is a hard question, and I can't find answer anywhere. Could you help me, please?

 

[dsmlover07]

Your going to have to be more specific, the question seems a bit broad, that could be anything.

 

[steve]

The problem with your question is that other than function there is little if anything common between the two.

 

[gixxerdrew]

Suspension wise I can sum it up. 2g is complicated and expensive. 1g is simple and cheap. Mcpherson strut vs 5 link. But you can still make the old gal work, EVOs have the front struts as well and they won plenty of championships.

 

[jtmcinder]

1Gs have struts in the front, while 2Gs have double-wishbone, but you knew that.

 

[TunaTalon]

2G torque converters will lock up at speed. 1G torque converters do not lock up.

 

[20551232]

1g eclipse everywhere simple, while 2g too complicated... But I love 2g for it appearance OK, thank you all for information. It would be perfect if 1G drivetrain could go to 2G quite easily...

 

[Green_to_Black]

i actually had a similar question because i want to by 2nd gen RS and swap complete driveterain and engine from 1st gen GSX how easy it would be. not manual labor wise but the compatibility of parts

 

[jtmcinder]

OK. So tell us what you've read about and figured out so far, and we'll help from there.

 

[Green_to_Black]

how compatible is 1st gen transfer case, transmission to 2nd gen body as well as 1g axles and diff to 2g hubs

 

[gsxeclipse97]

Not compatible.. The gearing is going to be different I the transfer case from 1g to2g

 

[bryanwheat]

i actually had a similar question because i want to by 2nd gen RS and swap complete driveterain and engine from 1st gen GSX how easy it would be. not manual labor wise but the compatibility of parts

1st off the 1g rear suspension is no where close to bolting on a 2g. It won't work. The engine will not work either. the engine bay's are totally different from the 2g non turbo cars. IF you want to go this route than find a 2g turbo shell for 500 or less.

 

[Green_to_Black]

well i knew that engine mounts were different from turbo to NA (as well as different mounts from 1st gen to 2nd) didnt know it was completely different. and i didnt mean use 2g trans with 1g T-case. i wanted to swap 1g engine, trans, transfer case and diffs into 2g shell but i guess it work either. unless someone has any ideas

 

[bryanwheat]

Unless you have a turbo shell or are able to cut the inner fenders and frame rails form a turbo car and weld them into the non turbo shell it isn't going to happen.

 

[Green_to_Black]

yeah dont look like its worth it then. too bad though.
thanks everybody