For those of you who have AWD Conversions, Yeah Options

[Random_Stranger]

Search, search, search. What the funk ever. Dude, I can't even find the guy who is selling the bulbs for the freaking speedometer gauges (if you can direct him for me, that would be awesome, unless you know a better way). Anyways, I was wondering if a complete front clip is all I need (as far as parts go), or would I need other things? Was it worth it (money and time wise) in the end? Is there a better way to get more speed out of your celica than just that conversion and swap? Is just the swap more sensible? Bigger engine? What kind? Spit your knowledge for me here, so I have one source to save and always go back to.

Thanks,
Faust

[MaskedMan]

You can't find light bulbs and you want to do AWD conversion. Well then I must say that you are lightyears (pun intended) away from doing the conversion. Out of all the parts, the most important part of the AWD conversion is the ability to research, which you have already received an Epic fail for. Are there better ways to go faster than AWD conversion? Yes, it's called buying an ST185 and driving it. Even better idea, get an MR2, or heck, why not a Supra while your at it. Even with AWD, our cars are not extremely fast. They will actually be slower than FWD platform until you reach the higher HP numbers over a stock 3sgte. Reason being is that it will take more engine power to move all 4 wheels resulting in more drivetrain loss which equals less power to the wheels. AWD is great, it's fun, it grips, it's fungriptastic. You'll basically need the entire front clip of the GTfour, this means including all the suspension and brakes. You'll need the driveshaft, the floorpan, gas tank, rear diff, ok basically the entire front and rear of an ST205. Your other option is to fabricate EVERYTHING. That will be fun .
Ok haha, I'm just messing with you. If you want to do the AWD conversion then please do, it would be very interesting to see. I just feel that there's no reason to be AWD until you've hit the 300+hp mark. Just throw some good tires up front and learn how to control your car well, and you'll be fine with FWD until then.