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elfenguard911 · 03-27-2008, 09:12 AM

is it possible to use the rb26dett awd trans and everything to make a s13 awd. using the proper front axles needed and so forth. does anyone know someone whos done this already since it does seem slightly feesible?? curious cuz i found an old skyline in the states that has this and would like to make a new project but dont like to spend money on unneeded parts.

louisdaboois · 03-27-2008, 10:46 AM

there was a guy who did that with an s14 a while ago. pretty bad ass... had 2 e-brake handles. one controlled the brakes and the other controlled the transfer case and he could change between rwd to awd. obviously took massive amounts of money

jdizzy204 · 03-27-2008, 11:03 AM

theres a lot more involved than just the tranny to getting awd on an s chassis. by the time its done, you would have been able to buy a r32 for the amount of money spent. if u have the patience/skill/money/resources to do it, go for it but any average joe cant do it. also look into full race's r14

KA-T_240 · 03-27-2008, 02:13 PM

^What he said.

I know full race was going to possibly be doing drop awd swap kits or installs. Not sure if that happened, but, it was around 20k+

lost_generation · 03-27-2008, 02:58 PM

full race has a setup for the s14...13k iirc, but they DONT install... so you have to go though everything yourself

s13 is quite different from s14's, but i'm sure with some innovation and mechanical skills, it could be accomplished

jrbump · 03-27-2008, 03:37 PM

We have a guy here in Salem that has done it. AWD yes, no atessa just yet though.

There are pics of it on northwestnissans.com somewhere, I am looking.

!Zar! · 03-27-2008, 03:39 PM

If you want awd just buy a skyline. Or better yet buy an evo or a wrx.

jrbump · 03-27-2008, 03:44 PM

!Zar! · 03-27-2008, 03:45 PM

Waste of money.

ichibans13 · 03-31-2008, 02:18 AM

Seems more of a "gee whiz" project than anything else. With the amount of money sunk into that, I'd put a nice hefty down payment on a sweet ass house.

You'd be better off doing a regular SR or RB swap. No offense, but if you have to ask that kind of question, chances are, you're not capable of doing it on your own.

elfenguard911 · 03-31-2008, 08:40 AM

yea ive looked more around and i may aswell just get a good condition skyline instead of buying a salvage one.

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aziankingz · 03-31-2008, 02:33 PM

what is a rough estimated price total for an awd setup? seems to me that if you want an awd application..buy an awd application.

i need tires · 03-31-2008, 02:59 PM

like 12k Full Race offers it for the s14 thats NOT installed.. NOT including the engine either

dumb idea IMO

KiLLeR2001 · 03-31-2008, 05:18 PM

i dont believe in making the s-chassis AWD. but im not gonna hate on it.

SinisterSntra91 · 03-31-2008, 10:18 PM

any welding or modifications to the chassis required?

i need tires · 03-31-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SinisterSntra91

any welding or modifications to the chassis required?

of course man its a car shit isnt just plug and play when you get into something that extensive

ESone3 · 04-04-2008, 02:14 PM

i'm thinking if you have the fabrication skillz and axcess to an entire R32 front end, it shouldn't be that hard.

bardabe · 04-04-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ESone3

i'm thinking if you have the fabrication skillz and axcess to an entire R32 front end, it shouldn't be that hard.

and the entire atteza system which major components are located in the trunk.

errolorion · 04-16-2008, 09:57 PM

all i have to say is good luck and dont plan on driving it anytime soon

jrocslider · 04-16-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by elfenguard911

is it possible to use the rb26dett awd trans and everything to make a s13 awd. using the proper front axles needed and so forth. does anyone know someone whos done this already since it does seem slightly feesible?? curious cuz i found an old skyline in the states that has this and would like to make a new project but dont like to spend money on unneeded parts.

and that right there my friends is where he fails!

03-27-2008, 09:12 AM	#1
elfenguard911 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: norristown Age: 35 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awd s13 is it possible to use the rb26dett awd trans and everything to make a s13 awd. using the proper front axles needed and so forth. does anyone know someone whos done this already since it does seem slightly feesible?? curious cuz i found an old skyline in the states that has this and would like to make a new project but dont like to spend money on unneeded parts.

03-27-2008, 02:13 PM	#4
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 37 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^What he said. I know full race was going to possibly be doing drop awd swap kits or installs. Not sure if that happened, but, it was around 20k+ __________________

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	If you want awd just buy a skyline. Or better yet buy an evo or a wrx. __________________

03-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Waste of money. __________________

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ichibans13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 41 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seems more of a "gee whiz" project than anything else. With the amount of money sunk into that, I'd put a nice hefty down payment on a sweet ass house. You'd be better off doing a regular SR or RB swap. No offense, but if you have to ask that kind of question, chances are, you're not capable of doing it on your own. __________________ \|OO\____/OO\| Okinawa JP 2003-2006 Currently: R14 -- Carolina Nissans Elite

03-27-2008, 10:46 AM	#2
louisdaboois Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA, CA Age: 35 Posts: 851 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	there was a guy who did that with an s14 a while ago. pretty bad ass... had 2 e-brake handles. one controlled the brakes and the other controlled the transfer case and he could change between rwd to awd. obviously took massive amounts of money

03-27-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
jdizzy204 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: berlin Age: 36 Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	theres a lot more involved than just the tranny to getting awd on an s chassis. by the time its done, you would have been able to buy a r32 for the amount of money spent. if u have the patience/skill/money/resources to do it, go for it but any average joe cant do it. also look into full race's r14

03-27-2008, 02:58 PM	#5
lost_generation Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: aberdeen SD Age: 36 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	full race has a setup for the s14...13k iirc, but they DONT install... so you have to go though everything yourself s13 is quite different from s14's, but i'm sure with some innovation and mechanical skills, it could be accomplished

03-27-2008, 03:37 PM	#6
jrbump Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We have a guy here in Salem that has done it. AWD yes, no atessa just yet though. There are pics of it on northwestnissans.com somewhere, I am looking.

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03-31-2008, 08:40 AM	#11
elfenguard911 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: norristown Age: 35 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea ive looked more around and i may aswell just get a good condition skyline instead of buying a salvage one.

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aziankingz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Age: 40 Posts: 1,735 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	what is a rough estimated price total for an awd setup? seems to me that if you want an awd application..buy an awd application.

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i need tires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chandler, Az Age: 37 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	like 12k Full Race offers it for the s14 thats NOT installed.. NOT including the engine either dumb idea IMO __________________ JadeCantDrift Blogspot

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KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	i dont believe in making the s-chassis AWD. but im not gonna hate on it. __________________

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SinisterSntra91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 39 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	any welding or modifications to the chassis required?

04-04-2008, 02:14 PM	#18
ESone3 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,376 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	i'm thinking if you have the fabrication skillz and axcess to an entire R32 front end, it shouldn't be that hard. __________________ www.illgarage.com

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errolorion Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SD Age: 34 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all i have to say is good luck and dont plan on driving it anytime soon