At 12:00 PM, I began the AWD Swap - Sunday, December 10, 2006. I am completing the rear subframe while the 1.5L engine is still in the car so I can move it around. The next stage will most likely be replacing the current engine subframe mounts with “transfer case ready” subframe mounts. When that is completed, I can drop in a motor and AWD transmission with no custom work (aside from driveshaft mounts) I am video taping the entire progress along with measurements and instructions on building the custom mounts for this project. Email me for details on the DVD I am making of this swap. |
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Tank removed from the FWD Mirage |
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Fuel line location |
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Front subframe mount, passenger side. This is how they should line up |
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Driver side, pretty darn close |
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December 11, 2006 I welded the differential mounting bar to the frame rails in the trunk. I fabricated the front subframe mounts and welded everything into place. |
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AWD yet again |
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