Spyder AWD

[Fyke]

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Spyder AWD


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[Fyke]

Finally picked up a 2G Spyder worth AWD swapping. Been keeping my eyes peeled for a couple of years now. Managed to snag a ETS FMIC with it. Got to pulling a few things off the engine today as I was digging into its current state of affairs. Found ross pistons and some variety of forged rods and lots and lots of arp hardware throughout. Going to continue digging in and see what is actually going on with the engine. Intending to get the vehicle running as FWD at the moment and then begin the tear down on one of my extra awd setups to get ready for the big swap! All in all a very fantastic purchase!

 

[Fyke]

Long time no update to this vehicle. Still definitely a project on my list. Took my sweet time getting around to it. Life got busy between Job changes, getting engaged, Moving, and just general life that I think kills most peoples projects. Finally spent some time this summer getting the car in the garage and up on jack stands and commited to finishing it up. Picked up a Talon local to me with a 6 bolts swap with a rod knock and a Justin whitesell Hx40. Cleaned up the turbo set up and installed it to an extra 7 bolts I have laying around. Intend to build the 6 bolt in the long run, but more wanting to finish the AWD swap and get the car running under its own power for now. Got the engine timed and bolted up to the AWD transmission. Got things dropped in around September.

Life continued to be busy so car sat like this for quite some time. Finally took a weekend and got the rear end ripped out of the vehicle. got rid of the FWD rear end and fuel tank. Using Volk metalcrafts DSM AWD swap bushings kit. Spent a solid day hammering, cutting and burning the original subframe bushings out and I can absolutely say what a nightmare to remove those bushings. In Paul's instructions he tells you to have a beer and relish how much closer you are to done, but I had to add quite a few more beers into the process. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Went ahead and dropped the new aluminum bushings into the freezer overnight and made it very easy to install into the subframe the next day. Hoping to get some more pictures and progress updates coming soon. More parts on order currently and should have another free weekend to do a lot more work soon! Going to have my neighbor come over and weld up the rear subframe lugs and driveshaft hangers.

 

[Fyke]

So did a number on myself and caught myself on fire at work back in April. All things project related came to a grinding halt. Healed up after a few surgeries and back to work now. Mounted the rear subframe to the vehicle today. Just working on securing someone mobile to come weld the rear slugs and driveshaft hangars (neighbors been hard to wrangle). Put the front suspension together today as well. Just need to install intercooler and piping, knock sensor, fuel return line, exhaust and driveshaft and we’ll be ready to rip! Taking recommendations for mobile welders in Denver, CO area if anyone has a recommendation. Going to try and catch my neighbor again tomorrow, but want this done sooner than later!

 

[Fyke]

Got the Spyder mocked up and loaded on the trailer. Neighbor flaked out on doing my welding so took it up to a buddies shop. Waiting on a few more goodies to come in, but should have it back in the next week or two. Closing on our first home on 12/3 and will have a nice 3 car garage for the Spyder to come home to. She’s officially AWD!!

 

[Fyke]

Picked the Spyder up from my buddies shop and it is officially AWD. Got a couple things swapped out with the volk kit and some updated parts. Got a boosted fab front cross member. Also got some poly bushings which will take some time to install. Next steps are relocate battery and get interior back together. Also looking to fire it up and start dialing in the tune. For now we closed on our First home and the Spyders warm and away in its new garage. Probably will be moving from now until the beginning of the new year so will get back to spyder projects in January!

 

[spyderdrifter]

You'll have to let me know how well the Volk kit performs for the rear. Not sure if I want to go that route or the usual one yet.

 

[Fyke]

You'll have to let me know how well the Volk kit performs for the rear. Not sure if I want to go that route or the usual one yet.

As far as fitment absolutely fantastic especially with the new rear nuts that he upgrade to grab more threads.

 

[Fyke]

Great news! She is fired up and running! Need to finish getting all the little odds and ends back together. Apparently my 1450s didn't like sitting so swapped a stock set of injectors over today and got her to fire right up. Weathers getting nice here so will be a great time to get things cleaned up and fully assembled.

 

[Fyke]

Interior is all back together. Snagged a set of 2150s from FIC installed and running. Intercooler needs to mount up (not a permanent solution, but enough to drive). Clutch is bled out and successfully drove it from one part of my garage to the other so that's a win. See if I can grab some time this weekend and we might get an around the block trip.

 

[Doubleot]

Great work man, Keep it up!