3s-gte to rwd

Hotgt4 · Post by **Hotgt4** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:47 pm

What is the work required to do a conversion? And parts required.

NZ_AE86 · Post by **NZ_AE86** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:50 pm

been done, do a search, you will find more then you need to know!

Shotgun · Post by **Shotgun** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 7:24 pm

You'll need an S to W box bellhousing which I have if you want it.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 4:38 pm

depends on the car it's going in to, but basically the exhaust and intake manifolds need to be altered or replaced, the distributor and coolant elbow both want to occupy the same space as the firewall (can relocate or cut holes in the firewall and box them in), the sump needs to be changed or altered, wiring loom needs to be altered, and that's all that comes to mind at the moment. It's not easy but it's also not impossible. Also, as mentioned, you need an S->W bellhousing, and a W5* gearbox.
Also little stuff like coolant piping, power steering etc will need to be fiddled with.

Mr XXX · Post by **Mr XXX** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:47 pm

I too have a W55 to suit a 3sgte. Asking $400 for the whole thing. But as has been said, i really depends on the car. I have seen one in a DX that used standard intake and exhaust manifolds. Link computer and Evo3 ignition. Dont know about the sump, but its a good idea to monut the engine on an angle like in the factory cars. I think its about a 15 degree angle toward the intake side.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:32 pm

i'm sure that must be more than a 15 degree angle, probably approaching 30. Also, mounting on an angle creates problems with the gearbox, as if you rotate the engine from the upright position the gearstick is going to end up poking you in the knee, nothing that can't be fixed, but I think it would be better and cheaper to modify the intake manifold and sump.
Also, the problem with the exhaust manifold isn't so much about the angle (although depending on the car it could potentially be as the turbo might be in the same place as the engine mounts), the problem is infact that with the factory turbo mounted on the factory manifold the compressor inlet is facing the firewall (potentially hitting it) and the exhaust outlet is pointing at the radiator. You could spin the turbo around 180 degrees, this would require fiddling with the center section, oil + coolant lines and possibly wastegate actuator, but it could be made to work.

Hotgt4 · Post by **Hotgt4** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 8:40 pm

Thinking about striping my GT4 as its worth bugger all, and putting the 3s-gte into my datsun project.