To those who have done the FWD TT Conversion...

I'll be the 1st to admit that putting power down from a dig isn't gonna happen.
That being said, I don't accidently lose traction, nor has it really been an issue in going on 3 years as a dd. I'm well aware of it's limitations traction wise, and generally live within them.
And from a fast roll (I'm on cape cod, roads where you can get next to anything other than on the interstate are rare) there are plenty of cars that can take me, but nothing slow is likely to. Nor is a similarly modded VR4, for that matter.
Both have strengths and weaknesses. You just have to decide what you want out of it.

honestly, if I could go back I would probably have left my car alone. I love my car dearly, but it's been sitting now for nearly 2 years barely getting more than a spin around the block to keep things from seizing. Anyone that read my posts back at the old sight know just how many issues I had with the transmissions in my car, and beyond the economic impact it had, I now fear getting hard on my car. Anytime I get it more than 1/2 throttle I'm waiting to hear something break again.

I miss having a car that I could get into and just drive without worry. I guess you could say I've grown a little lazy having a daily driver that just works.

Now if I can finally get around to dropping an AWD trans into the car (maybe with a rear end still attached) I might change my mind. as it is, the cool factor of the FWD has worn off after 6 years of having it.

Yea, I loved my AWD tranny. It is a must for a fwd tt. Awesome gearing and holds any power.

Thats why I said, there are many other costs, like if doing fwdtt you should do awd tranny or you will be breaking the fwd soon and paying money in the long run.

imho id say if your doing the tt conversion i would spring for the awd conversion as well.. never know when that awd might save you.. not to mention your diving style might get a lil more spirited after you get a taste of the hundred extra hp,,

do it brent!

Do what you want really man. I own a 98fwdtt and vr4. Traction isnt as bad if you stiffen up the rear(squats too much). With 5-6psi 10:1 with a NON gutted precat cat you

should see 280-315whp depending on engine age. I can actually beat my friends 14psi bpu vr4 from second gear roll at 25mph @5psi.lol. People who do the conversion right away go for big power and end up getting a GUTTED precat and straight pipping which yields gobs of power but actually makes you useless in 1st and 2nd, and a bit of 3rd. Yea i like my vr4 and is what i always wanted when i first got into the 3s scene but the fwdtt always get

compliments just because their aint many fwdtt that actually are running in my state. Its actually rare over here in colorado. If you want a long lasting fwdtt 10:1 i recommend you stay at wastegate 5-7psi with a NON gutted cat. With a fwdtt 8:1 no more than 14psi. More boost=more power but = less traction & more heat
FYI the fwdtt is my daily driver since 07-08 and the vr4 is my project car. Stock its too slow compared to the fwdtt. Damm weight. lol

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Originally Posted by 98slept

Do what you want really man. I own a 98fwdtt and vr4. Traction isnt as bad if you stiffen up the rear(squats too much). With 5-6psi 10:1 with a NON gutted precat cat you

should see 280-315whp depending on engine age. I can actually beat my friends 14psi bpu vr4 from second gear roll at 25mph @5psi.lol. People who do the conversion right away go for big power and end up getting a GUTTED precat and straight pipping which yields gobs of power but actually makes you useless in 1st and 2nd, and a bit of 3rd. Yea i like my vr4 and is what i always wanted when i first got into the 3s scene but the fwdtt always get

compliments just because their aint many fwdtt that actually are running in my state. Its actually rare over here in colorado. If you want a long lasting fwdtt 10:1 i recommend you stay at wastegate 5-7psi with a NON gutted cat. With a fwdtt 8:1 no more than 14psi. More boost=more power but = less traction & more heat
FYI the fwdtt is my daily driver since 07-08 and the vr4 is my project car. Stock its too slow compared to the fwdtt. Damm weight. lol

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My plan is to make a solid stock-level TT power-rating, maybe slightly over. I'm not planning on trying to make some monster HP numbers; that's what I've been stressing. Everyone is talking about wheelspin and everything breaking from the power. My whole point has been to find out if it is worth the swap if I am going with stock TT HP numbers with good replacement components and taking my time doing the swap the correct way and not cutting corners. Like I said previously, this car is NOT my DD anymore, so I have the luxury of taking my time to get the job done right.

In general thinking, I basically have my mind made-up that i want to go forward with a swap...but the more real-world experiences I hear about it, the more educated my decision making can be. It also really helps towards planning out HOW I want to do the swap, and what has worked for some and not worked for others regarding upgrades and methods. I'm pretty sure I have a great idea of the exact direction I want to proceed in, and I certainly appreciate everyone's input on this, criticism and support equally.

Go for it bro! you will like it.

Funny, somehow I missed this thread. You wussed out and went the 3.5 n/a route. But that's ok because after you finish this, you still have the option to man up and do the tt conversion :p