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    converting a fwd to awd

    in the process in choosing a rear end. would a 1st gen dodge stealth rt/tt rear end w/ rear steer assist bolt up to my 2nd gen sl ?

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    Nothing will bolt up. It is not that easy to convert these cars. You'll have to match the rear end gear ratio with whatever transmission you intend on using.

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    1st you need to figure out if you are going 5spd, or 6spd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackhawk View Post
    in the process in choosing a rear end. would a 1st gen dodge stealth rt/tt rear end w/ rear steer assist bolt up to my 2nd gen sl ?
    No it won't, lots of work to convert it.

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    i currently have a 5spd but if its not worth it then ill just get a vr4 or a rt/tt as a secondary. and use my sl as a daily just seeing how much work it would be

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackhawk View Post
    i currently have a 5spd but if its not worth it then ill just get a vr4 or a rt/tt as a secondary. and use my sl as a daily just seeing how much work it would be
    That's what I'd recomend, you need an AWD trans anyway. Your FWD trans will not work.

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    ^^That^^ He knows first hand wut is wutz...

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoopKill View Post
    ^^That^^ He knows first hand wut is wutz...
    Most of the time people that have done the conversion don't recomend it and I did it the easy way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by green-lantern View Post
    Most of the time people that have done the conversion don't recomend it and I did it the easy way.
    +2

    even if you have the, parts, time, expertise & patience...it's still a PITA when you want to get it insured for declared value. you can do it--but it's a pain. much easier to start with a vr4/tt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IPD View Post
    +2

    even if you have the, parts, time, expertise & patience...it's still a PITA when you want to get it insured for declared value. you can do it--but it's a pain. much easier to start with a vr4/tt.
    Honestly the insurance part is pretty sweet because it's cheap but all and all it's just best to start out with the AWD platform. Stronger, easier and it is a vr4.

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