Is it possible to achieve awd 3sgte daily driver in california? Options

[st94]

I have been looking into swapping my 1994 ST 1.8L w/ auto tranny for a jdm 3sgte. Is it possible to use with awd tranny in CA?
I am aware that the Japanese do not have EGR systems. Is it possible to use a intake manifold and egr system from a close relitive in california for smog purposes?
Will the gt-4's gas tank mount in the same spot on the 6G st?
I wish to achieve awd, is their a large problem that I am overlooking? Because not many people are doing this it seems..
Is it because lack of drivetrain/suspension parts in the US?
Is their holes to accomidate the driveline bracket?
Cat converter?
exauhst, will it get in the way of the driveline?
I am assuming the front ST halfshafts wont spline up with the jdm tranny?
Will I be able to use the front hub assembly?
How would I cope with the rear diff between the rear halfshafts?

This post has been edited by st94: Mar 4, 2010 - 11:35 PM

[_Jim_]

I dont see the advantage of welding 2 "clips" together.

Ok say in a perfect world, you got your hands on a GT4 the was PERFECTLY cut down the middle and you welded it back together. For these 2 clips you are looking at something like $8,000 delivered to your door.

Now for your $8,000 you have 2 halves of the same car welded together, you will need new interior plastics, new carpet, driveshaft, fuel lines, brake lines, you will need to body work, repaint the car, etc.

Since you only welded the 2 halves together, you do not have a USDM VIN, so you will not be able to register the car unless you do a VIN swap (FELONY) or pay about $3,000 to legally register it as a GT4

You also didnt do any maintenance to the engine that is 15+ years old and your still on the stock clutch.

So a quick tally looks like this:
2 clips...8k
body work and paint...2k
repairing damage done when cut in half...500

You are looking at over 12K for a car that you cannot even register legally/cheaply, still on original gaskets, original clutch, etc. Not worth it in my opinion.


For 10K I can get you a GT4 delivered to your door in running condition and still in one piece. No need to weld it together.

This post has been edited by _Jim_: Mar 11, 2010 - 3:53 PM