AWD on an FC
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AWD on an FC
Hey guys,
I'm new to the list and I'll keep my introduction short -- engineering student in Milwaukee, bought an '88 TII in mid-summer. It's already stored for winter.
My question: Is it possible to install an AWD on an FC?
There are two reasons I ask: 1) I'm a rally freak, and may consider modifications to convert the FC to a rally car. 2) I want a much safer car for driving during winter.
I admire the FC and wouldn't mind spending some serious cash to make this upgrade so any info would be well appreciated.
Thanx guys, looking forward to being part of this community.
-/\YK
I'm new to the list and I'll keep my introduction short -- engineering student in Milwaukee, bought an '88 TII in mid-summer. It's already stored for winter.
My question: Is it possible to install an AWD on an FC?
There are two reasons I ask: 1) I'm a rally freak, and may consider modifications to convert the FC to a rally car. 2) I want a much safer car for driving during winter.
I admire the FC and wouldn't mind spending some serious cash to make this upgrade so any info would be well appreciated.
Thanx guys, looking forward to being part of this community.
-/\YK
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The engine sits low and behind the steering rack, so I think it would be very difficult, bordering on impossible, to make an FC AWD.
Anything is possible, with enough money, but I really don't see how it could be pulled off.
Anything is possible, with enough money, but I really don't see how it could be pulled off.
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Hmmmmm... Nothing's impossible. The major obstacles would be the engine being mounted behind the wheels, so maybe if you move it forward a foot or so, that would give you room to put in a tranny from some american made 4x4. You'd need some sort of adapter. Then you'd have to redesign the front suspension.
Actually, if I remember, I heard and/or saw a story of a rally fc with awd down in OZ. It sounds like a great idea but a royal PITA. Good luck
steve
Actually, if I remember, I heard and/or saw a story of a rally fc with awd down in OZ. It sounds like a great idea but a royal PITA. Good luck
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shift on the fly for RWD when you need it ;-)
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Originally posted by RestoTII
just an idea.... I won't tell you about the DOHC Vtec I4 Conversion I have planned for my TurboII then....
just an idea.... I won't tell you about the DOHC Vtec I4 Conversion I have planned for my TurboII then....
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I think that Steve Millen did it a while back. He used some 626 parts and alot of creativity to get it to work.
I think that Steve Millen did it a while back. He used some 626 parts and alot of creativity to get it to work.
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Originally posted by JerryLH3
Rod Millen. Millen was frustrated with the Audi Quattro's obvious advantages, so he wanted to do something about it. Millen usually had about the same stage times as the Quattro, but the Quattro almost always beat him to the corner from a dead stop, so if he could get more traction, he figured he could make up that time. He adapted the front suspension and drivetrain from the 626 to the tube frame chasis RX-7. The conversion raised the car 3/4 of an inch and added 100 lbs. He did this little project in 1983 with an FB.
Rod Millen. Millen was frustrated with the Audi Quattro's obvious advantages, so he wanted to do something about it. Millen usually had about the same stage times as the Quattro, but the Quattro almost always beat him to the corner from a dead stop, so if he could get more traction, he figured he could make up that time. He adapted the front suspension and drivetrain from the 626 to the tube frame chasis RX-7. The conversion raised the car 3/4 of an inch and added 100 lbs. He did this little project in 1983 with an FB.
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There is a page called craigs rotary page that has pictures and information on it. I cant remeber the adress but go to google and search for 20b into fc and youll find it.
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Originally posted by Fc3sracer
There is a page called craigs rotary page that has pictures and information on it. I cant remeber the adress but go to google and search for 20b into fc and youll find it.
There is a page called craigs rotary page that has pictures and information on it. I cant remeber the adress but go to google and search for 20b into fc and youll find it.
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Hmmm...
I was just watching some SCCA Pro Rally on Speedvision last night, and it seems that they have 2WD classes. Why not just build the FC to run in one of those classes?
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try this, it's using that webpage archive thing that someone posted up the other day somewhere on htere.
http://web1.archive.org/web/20000511...gpage/PG15.HTM
http://web1.archive.org/web/20000511...gpage/PG15.HTM
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Originally posted by HWO
try this, it's using that webpage archive thing that someone posted up the other day somewhere on htere.
http://web1.archive.org/web/20000511...gpage/PG15.HTM
try this, it's using that webpage archive thing that someone posted up the other day somewhere on htere.
http://web1.archive.org/web/20000511...gpage/PG15.HTM
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