Alright i am planning on converting my 87 GXL tranny to a t2 will i need the diff and halfshafts, isnt the GXL and t2 diff and halfshafts the same.
What will i need to do this i can get a tran, driveshaft, flywheel, and clutch p plate. is this all i need.

 

1/2 shafts are not same

you will need all that and more.

-ECU
-Turbo
-Boost Guage
-Rims/Tires
-Differential
-Suspension (for the true TII feel)
-Intercooler
-Hood
-Fuel Injectors
-Fuel pump
-TII Decals

Sure you still wanna do thiis? ($$$)

 

he is just doing the turbo tranny!! u need the tranny and i think the cluth and flywheel.. and your good to go not to sure about the driveshaft

 

just the transmission not the whole t2 conversion i might as well just buy a t2. but will the GXL drive shaft fit the t2 transmission?

 

you can get a driveshaft shop to fab you a custom driveshaft that mates w/ the N/A diff.

Remember: the TII diff isnt just stronger, its also LSD...better turning + better traction.

 

no, the splines are different. I have both, the TII driveshaft also has a sheild over the yoke

 

so i need the trans and flywheel clucth and driveshaft but i can get everything later. where are the halfshafts located and how hard are they to replace.

 

Its MUCH easier just to buy the TII subframe and replace everything all at once!!

 

I think it would be much easier just buying a TII.

 

yeah, but enless your able to pick up the subframe, isnt it huge?

 

so i am just going to buy the trans clutch flywheel and driveshaft and get it fab so it will fit? I dont have the money for a t2unless its dirt cheap
and shipping for a sub frame or finding it around here is impossible.

 

Plus all the TII components are more weight = slower car, not to mention more expensive. Unless you have more than 200hp, I would recommend sticking with the NA components. If you do need the heavier TII components, then I recommend buying an entire TII with a blown engine and changing everything out - rear subframe, front suspension, transmission, driveshaft, clutch & slave cylinder, etc. If you are a good salesman, you can even sell the remaining components (TII hood, spoiler, old NA parts, etc.) for what you paid for the TII.