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Old 07-27-02, 01:34 PM
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Talking t2 conversion

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.
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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? ($$$)
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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
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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?
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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.
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no, the splines are different. I have both, the TII driveshaft also has a sheild over the yoke
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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.
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Its MUCH easier just to buy the TII subframe and replace everything all at once!!
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Originally posted by banzaitoyota
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.
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yeah, but enless your able to pick up the subframe, isnt it huge?
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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.
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Originally posted by darkwaveboi
Remember: the TII diff isnt just stronger, its also LSD...better turning + better traction.
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.
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