Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic

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Dec 22, 2006 | 04:36 PM

4NOWJUSTADX

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Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic

I know it would be expensive and require alot of fabrication, but would it be possible to put an S2000 engine, tranny, and rear end?

Dec 22, 2006 | 04:42 PM

Padawan

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

With this,

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">expensive and require alot of fabrication</TD></TR></TABLE>

just about anything is possible.

Dec 22, 2006 | 04:43 PM

dohcVTECeg2

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (Padawan)

anything is possible with an abbundance of money

Dec 22, 2006 | 04:54 PM

bmoua

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yep haven't you guys seen the awd teg haha...

Dec 22, 2006 | 04:54 PM

4NOWJUSTADX

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (dohcVTECeg2)

has anyone done it? Would the driveshaft interfere with the bottom of the chasis?

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:01 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

This guy put a 383 in a Prelude... so anything is possible...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1645997

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:17 PM

Padawan

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone done it? Would the driveshaft interfere with the bottom of the chasis?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Of course it would, but you yourself stated:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know it would be expensive and require alot of fabrication</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Dec 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM

highroller54

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (Padawan)

if you click my sig it is a 4wd hatch, has a rear drive shaft, might give you some ideas.

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:21 PM

Miracle

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (highroller54)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highroller54 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you click my sig it is a 4wd hatch, has a rear drive shaft, might give you some ideas.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Linky no worky.

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:46 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

you answered your own question with this..

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know it would be expensive and require alot of fabrication, </TD></TR></TABLE>

why ask more questions?

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:54 PM

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4NOWJUSTADX

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (doood)

because some things are worth time, money, and effort

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

like an s2000 rwd conversion? that's worth more bling points than anything else.

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">because some things are worth time, money, and effort</TD></TR></TABLE>

Does this REALLY fall into that category though... HONESTLY?

Dec 22, 2006 | 06:53 PM

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highroller54

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (Miracle)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Linky no worky.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it works HMT was down

Dec 22, 2006 | 07:14 PM

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Miracle

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (highroller54)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highroller54 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

it works HMT was down

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DDDAAAMMMNNN dude.... that build is SICK.

Too much time and money in an old car for MY taste, but mad props for the time and effort...

Dec 22, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

soo would it be possible to mount a regular honda engine the other way, find a drive shaft, and rear end?? it my friends and i get a shell of a del sol, we might try it...

Dec 22, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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highroller54

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (Miracle)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Too much time and money in an old car for MY taste</TD></TR></TABLE>

this ones built on the cheap, my eg on the other hand......................

Dec 22, 2006 | 08:35 PM

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Re: Possibility of a RWD conversion in a 96 Civic (4NOWJUSTADX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4NOWJUSTADX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know it would be expensive and require alot of fabrication, but would it be possible to put an S2000 engine, tranny, and rear end? </TD></TR></TABLE>

if you have to ask this question, you dont know enough about fabrication or engines/drivetrains in general to attempt this project.