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

[xs94st]

if u have the fundamental knowledge of AWD vehicles, swapping engines, complete rear subframe fabrication, welding, component removal / replacement / fabrication and have a good source for parts, it is definitely possible.

if you don't, then u should start small and work your way up there cuz its a hell of a project. its pretty much starting from scratch.

and the thing is, you cannot half ass any of the project. if you want it to be work right and run like a ST205, you are going to have to put hundreds of hours into making sure that your components are all working like clockwork. unless you know a reputible shop that specializes in these things, it would be a hard task to ask someone from a regular import place to help you out.

dr tweak is on the forums n he is always down for big, horribly tough projects he would be the person that you would go to for help / the greater knowledge in regards to engine swapping and custom fabrication.

green mactoy's thread is getting lengthy, but it looks like he has the knowledge and know how in regards to custom fabbing his own stuff. he also got the parts for pretty damn cheap, so he is really able to take advantage of that.

anything is possible when it comes to cars. thats the whole point of modding/customizing/makingitgofaster-itis. you should start small if you wanna swap/learn about engines. if you have little knowledge in regards to swaps, just take your time n learn everything about what you are getting into. anything is possible, if you have the time, money, and heart to do it.

and patience. jesus, that is like the worst part of it all haha