hhm...interesting 420a swap thought - Page 2

ez1286 · #16 11-19-2005, 01:40 AM

Why would you set it up as FWD? You coul just swap the rear suspension too. I mean if you're going through so much work it would probably pay off to do someting like that. I know you can get the driveshaft shortened/extended if needed.

gthompson97 · #17 11-19-2005, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ez1286

Why would you set it up as FWD? You coul just swap the rear suspension too. I mean if you're going through so much work it would probably pay off to do someting like that. I know you can get the driveshaft shortened/extended if needed.

it was just an idea. it's not like it's set in stone. i don't even have the parts yet, none the less the ambition to do it all, everyone needs to just remember it's an IDEA.

monicle · #18 07-17-2007, 10:55 PM

my friend and I are doing this exact thing. Just to let you know he spent 4600 from a reputable source for the motor, transmission, wiring harness, and ecu. we found some axles on evolutionm.net for 300 and spent 100 something for a new drivers side motor mount.
not to mention he bought a talon tsi to strip for the awd components.
Axles should be here next week and then the fun will begin.

motor pictures http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/shawn/evo_swap/parts/

Thor06 · #19 07-17-2007, 11:18 PM

Wow dude, for the record you got fucked.

Oh and dont bring back old ass threads like this.

gthompson97 · #20 07-17-2007, 11:22 PM

$4600 is a bit on the high side, but you should definitely post up when you're finished, I'd like to see if this is actually somewhat feasable.

Killa · #21 07-18-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by monicle

my friend and I are doing this exact thing. Just to let you know he spent 4600 from a reputable source for the motor, transmission, wiring harness, and ecu. we found some axles on evolutionm.net for 300 and spent 100 something for a new drivers side motor mount.
not to mention he bought a talon tsi to strip for the awd components.
Axles should be here next week and then the fun will begin.

motor pictures http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/shawn/evo_swap/parts/

Why ?

Thor06 · #22 07-18-2007, 04:57 AM

Ohhhh, I thought it was DSM motor... I was like jesus, $5000 for all the parts? Coulda bought a damn good car for that! I see now, yeah, that will be a cool project and I am definately interested in seeing how it comes out.

monicle · #23 07-18-2007, 07:28 AM

I challenge anyone to find an evolution 7/8/9 motor complete with wiring trans & ecu for a significantly cheaper price. ebay or private seller aside.

and as for why? Because modified eclipses are a dime a dozen. Just about everything under the sun has been done to them and he wants something that sets him apart, and he simply has and is willing to spend the money.

Killa · #24 07-18-2007, 08:54 AM

How cheap is consider, is cheap price to you ?

eclipse98gst · #25 07-18-2007, 10:02 AM

Your going to run into a big problem with the transmission, you can not run an AWD tranny as FWD for very long without ruining the transmission. Just some FYI. So with that said you pretty much will have to do an AWD setup. Cool project though, make sure you do a LOT of research before you start though.

gthompson97 · #26 07-18-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipse98gst

Your going to run into a big problem with the transmission, you can not run an AWD tranny as FWD for very long without ruining the transmission. Just some FYI. So with that said you pretty much will have to do an AWD setup. Cool project though, make sure you do a LOT of research before you start though.

Uh.....

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Originally Posted by monicle

not to mention he bought a talon tsi to strip for the awd components.

eclipse98gst · #27 07-18-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gthompson97

Uh.....

Yeah, but the talons Transmission wont bolt up to the EVO block as far as I know, there are differences in the bolt patterns. Its gonna take a lot of custom modding, thats why not a lot of people have done this already.

monicle · #28 07-18-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipse98gst

Yeah, but the talons Transmission wont bolt up to the EVO block as far as I know, there are differences in the bolt patterns. Its gonna take a lot of custom modding, thats why not a lot of people have done this already.

thats why we have an evo transmission.

eclipse98gst · #29 07-19-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by monicle

thats why we have an evo transmission.

Oh, I see now. I was assuming you were going to try to use the whole talon tranny, I guess you'll only be using the drive shaft and rear end though. Makes more sense to me now, sorry about the confusion.

clipsekid99 · #30 07-19-2007, 11:37 AM

Sounds interesting! Can't wait to see the outcome. I read in Turbo Magazine a while back in the "readers rides" section (I think), that someone put an Evo 8 motor in a 3g lol.

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