I know that someone out there has done this. I am just looking for a build thread to see how it was done. I have questions, What tranny and rear end was used?
So far I have been think that a CRV AWD trans with a S2K rear and suspension would work, but I have not been able to find a manual tranny.
I know that there is no “how-to” on this, but I think my concept is sound. I have a 90 4dr Integra. It already has a b20z swapped. I have a t3/t04 to install on it and a GSR head swap in the works.
not much information on the subject because there is so much fabrication that needs to be done. People realize that its cheaper and easier just to buy an awd car. If you’re asking the question on what may fit, then usually it would be too much work for you anyways.
The only one i know of was a g3 integra (whuch was a rear wheel drive only) with a k series swap and used an s2000 parts. Im pretty sure honda tuning magazine had an article on this. search their forums.
Pointless in a sense of how much work it takes to pull off… and not worth doing for the sake of ‘being original’. But if you have tons of cash to burn and no better ideas, go for it.
looking into it further, i think you would use parts from a 4wd honda CRV, but clearance of the rear cross member, drivetrain hanging low and replacement of rear suspension setup would be the main concern.
You could DIY if you can weld, source parts and have a space place in the garage on work on it. Paying for labor on a job like this would be astronomical. http://www.utahhondas.net/index.php?topic=1074.0
Here is the way I look at it, what would Honda have built if they stayed with the WRC! I found a wrecked RTAWD CRV at a local salvage yard and I know the people really good. So, the owner has agreed to let me have at it, taking what I need off of it and selling it all to me at weight cost! The only problem is that it is an automatic, BOO, and I need to source a 5spd. So, it might be a go for Projet Integra Evolved!
Thanks for the tip. I now have in my ownership one complete rear sub frame and drive shaft from a 97 CRV. I will be tearing it all down tomorrow and welding the diff.
I use to own this: http://customers.epictuning.com/2010/11/4wd-civic-si/ and after looking at it i think the biggest issue with building it was relocating the gas tank to the fuel cell in the trunk, notching the oil pan to accommodate the tranny shortening the driveshaft and rewelding the trailing arms. Everything on the car looked straight forward and easy with a little skill behind the welder.
I would imagine doing AWD with a DA would go the same way with the cassis being similar. Epic Tuning used the CRV tranny only but used the wagovan drivetrain becuase the viscus couplers (sp?) are stronger from thier experience to hold up to more abuse. I was the 4th or 5th owner of the civic after they built it and i took it to the track to run with no issues whatsoever so i can personally vouch for its strength.
[QUOTE=ls/vtecstitch;2230206]I use to own this: http://customers.epictuning.com/2010/11/4wd-civic-si/ and after looking at it i think the biggest issue with building it was relocating the gas tank to the fuel cell in the trunk, notching the oil pan to accommodate the tranny shortening the driveshaft and rewelding the trailing arms. Everything on the car looked straight forward and easy with a little skill behind the welder.
I would imagine doing AWD with a DA would go the same way with the cassis being similar. Epic Tuning used the CRV tranny only but used the wagovan drivetrain becuase the viscus couplers (sp?) are stronger from thier experience to hold up to more abuse. I was the 4th or 5th owner of the civic after they built it and i took it to the track to run with no issues whatsoever so i can personally vouch for its strength.[/QUOTE]
I am talking with a guy that owns a CNC machine about building a billet replacement for the clutch packs in the rear end. Meeting up with him next week so that he can take some measurements and give me a price. He said he will give me a really good deal if I let him drive it when I am done…LOL! Maybe I can talk him into giving me a deal on some custom control arms to! Looks like Projet Integra Evolved may have a sponsor!
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