 Looking for info on swap, ST205 full swap info hunt |
 Nov 2, 2003 - 4:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 2, '03 From buffalo Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi guys, I am a 5th Gen ST185 owner, and I am just curious in finding info on making the full swap with the AWD into a ST20X chasis. I know one person in the swaps section tried performing the swap but had alignment issues, and that is as much information that I have found.
What I am basically looking for is the following: o How well does the rear end align up from the ST185 to a ST20X chasis o Where is the fuel tank usually placed? o How well does the suspension match up from the ST185 to the 6th gen? o Is there sufficent room for the driveshaft tunnel to make it from the engine bay to the rear diff? o Any other links from people who have successfully made the conversion? o Would purchasing a full ST205 cut in half be more feasible than sourcing parts from a ST185? |
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Nov 3, 2003 - 5:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 2, '03 From buffalo Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ehh, to buy a ST205 and then try to "legalize" it would be a PITA. First off yes the chasis can be proven as being a car that was legally sold in the US, but I don't think the AWD is considered a similar car. I know the above has been done with Hondas because, quite frankly, most Hondas that come to the US unchanged. Next, if I were to buy a ST205 and then convert it to being "legalized" then I would say that just swapping VINS and/or replacing dashes and swapping the steering rack with column would be a simpler choice in my opinon
Thats not what I was asking, but I will reiterate my original post. I like the ST185. .. .but I like the looks of the ST205 even more. Maybe I am just bored on how the ST185 looks, or I want a car that is not as ragged and beated on. . . needless to say I want something new and entirely different. HP is not an issue here. If I was really seriuos in looking into performance, then I would just decide on getting an FD3S or the like for better power and handling. I really just want a unique and interesting car. . .. This post has been edited by raven: Nov 3, 2003 - 5:39 PM |
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So what exactly are you wanting to do? Get a sixth generation Celica and convert it to all wheel drive? If so, you'd be better off buying truejigga's imported GT-Four and legalizing it, because you're going to spend a crazy amount of money and it will take lots of time and work to convert a front wheel drive sixth generation Celica to all wheel drive.Posts in this topic
raven Looking for info on swap Nov 2, 2003 - 4:07 PM
Coomer Welcome to the site. So what exactly are you want... Nov 2, 2003 - 4:18 PM Andason If you have a ST185 wouldnt you already have AWD? ... Nov 2, 2003 - 4:46 PM raven Also I was under the impression that NEVERSTOP in ... Nov 3, 2003 - 5:44 PM Andason QUOTE (raven @ Nov 3, 2003 - 3:39 PM) QUOTE Welcom... Nov 3, 2003 - 10:13 PM
raven Well I was kinda looking for information if anythi... Nov 3, 2003 - 10:17 PM |
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