AWD tranny swap info

[bbunkerc397]

Has anyone tried converting to AWD using a F40 G6 tranny?

[Nd4SpdSe]

How do you convert to AWD with a FWD transmissiom?

You can use any transmission with this kit:
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_pa ... ucts_id=38" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bbunkerc397]

Some guy apparently was trying to AWD a probe and mx-3 with a Pontiac G6 or Saab 93 AWD F40 transmission.

Link: http://www.xtremethings.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Nd4SpdSe]

Interesting.

Basically, our cars share 90% of the same platform of the 323/Protege. Those that have done AWD have ALL used the AWD systems from 323/Protege, but it still requires some custom work.

No one to my knowledge had done an AWD swap with anything but. I know some people were looking into the G6 trans a while back as a stronger replacement, but if they succeeded I have no clue.

[bbunkerc397]

Cool, I didn't know that the 323/protege had AWD. Will the 323 5 speed awd bolt up to the KL?

[Nd4SpdSe]

Nope. That's 4cyl only. The only bolt-up AWD trans is from the AWD KL Capella but it's automatic only and in Japan only.

[onlytrueromeo]

I believe you can use the G series front part of the case to match it to the rear end of the AWD box to get an AWD tranny on a K series engine...don't quote me on that, its here somewhere.

AWD tranny's are not very strong though, and its a hell of a lot of work to get everything to work correctly.

[marcdh]

The next step up would be to use the toyota E183 setup with a BP. Some serious custom work though.
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45016

This thread is for FWD but I think some have/are doing it to BG chassis variants.