I bought an FD today, the previous owner did a 1jz turbo swap into it; to do so he need to install a front sub frame that would support the 1jz. When he sold it to me he pulled everything out of it that involved the 1jz swap. When I received it, it was missing the front K-frame making it a very difficult task to get it off the flatbed, the tires wanted to go everywhere because there was nothing holding the control arms/steering rack together... It was also missing the frame under the Diff, he said that was also required to accommodate for the 1jz and he would be keeping it? He also took the drive shaft. I currently have a 13B from an FC that was just rebuilt sitting in my garage, I was hoping I could acquire a stock FD sub frame and use the engine I have. I know this sounds like a stupid question but would an FC 13B mount onto a FD K-frame, if not what are my options?
Thank you!

To summaries:
How much would a stock FD front/rear sub frame and drive shaft cost (ball park)?

Would a Stock FC front k-frame work to mount a FC 13B onto, if not what can I do?

What is the sub frame in the rear that he was referring to that is missing that caused
the diff to hang down?

And my final question is why would he need to adjust the rear sub frame to accommodate the 1jz, just curious?

 

That swap isn't as common as some. And aren't these questions ones you should have gotten an answer for BEFORE buying the car?

 

FC crossmember and subframe won't work on the FD

I sell good crossmembers for 175 plus shipping

I sell good rear subframes for 175 plus shipping

Good drive shaft 95 shipped in the states

You should be able to find lower prices if you have patience and hunt but as always caveat emptor

 

You are probably missing the PPF if the diff is hanging down, it is just hold on by the carrier right now. So you didn't know what you will receive when you pay for the car?

 

Do you have much experience with FD's?

 

Not really I have owned an fb for the last year or so, I have learned that car inside and out. In fact I just finished rebuilding my 12A the day before yesterday and just about have it ready to turn over! I was planning on buying an fc but found this fd for a really, really good price! I have no idea how the suspension/subframe on this car works so I was hoping you guys could give me some advice!
Thank all of you for your time!

 

you have alot of reading and searching to do .. I'd suggest going to car shows finding and FD and inspect it all LMAO

you have a long expensive way to go . but like stated start by getting the subframes the FC motor is better off being sold probably looking for a good rew to put in .

 

That's a terrible idea. If you're mechanically inclined (which i'm assuming you are if the rebuild turns out well) just pick up the FSM and examine the diagrams/go over the removal process of the suspension pieces to make sure that they're all there etc. I'd say build the car back to stock, learn about it as you go then if you want to you can start getting into it.

 

Yeah I'm planning on building it stock, I have been looking at some diagrams and they are helping quite a bit.I think I have pretty much figured it out now. Thanks guys for the advice.