calibra 4x4 floor project

richiecs3 · 15-01-2008, 20:33

floor in a 4x4 calibra
i have just joined and dont know much about the 4x4 calibra

i got a crashed one that is not fixable

so have engine out with subframe shocks springs and hubs all together... have rear sub frame out to would like to know how much of the floor do i have to cut out to fit everything in i have a 8v for the last 10 years and it is just a second car so have loads of time to leave the car siting there cause i only drive it weekends if that... my mates think im mad to do all this to a old car

but dont think i will be gettin rid of it cause its like one of the family and like the calibra to. plus it pi$$ed

off my ex when i got it and she still hates the car till this day so it wont be going any WHERE.. so please help with any web sites or pictures if any body has done this would be graetful to keep the hate alive.. many thanks

johnsastra16v · 15-01-2008, 20:45

you can fit the LET into your 8v with all the extras. but doing a 4x4 conversion to a none 4x4 cally is just stoopid. either ditch the 4x4 idea or juts buy another cally 4x4.

LET goes in your 8vs engine bay though, so good luck with it

specks · 15-01-2008, 21:08

have you looked on www.clubcalibra.net

tommyo · 15-01-2008, 22:57

All calibra's use the same basic shell. The only difference the turbo has is the bump in the passanger side floor that leads into the bulkhead. As far as I know thats the only bit that needs cut out and replaced. The rear suspension will fit OK. You need the turbo exhaust to get round the prop etc. There is a thread on here about a fella that added the 4x4 setup to 2 wd cally. Here it is http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-t...k-warning.html

Cheers.

richiecs3 · 16-01-2008, 18:33

thanks for the web address loads of pictures that are helpful.. will be startin it to build it the end of feb will put up some pictures when it is done many thanks

richiecs3 · 16-01-2008, 18:34

have done nothing really there that gives great detail but thanks any how

richiecs3 · 16-01-2008, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnsastra16v

you can fit the LET into your 8v with all the extras. but doing a 4x4 conversion to a none 4x4 cally is just stoopid. either ditch the 4x4 idea or juts buy another cally 4x4.

LET goes in your 8vs engine bay though, so good luck with it

the hole idea of car moding is to do something new i was lead to belive and if it is turnin a 2 wheel drive car to 4wheel drive so be it. i know there is not much fun in front wheel drive cause ive been drivin them 17 years and have drivin 4 wheel drive to rear wheel drive to just two wheels i personly dont think that any mod that improves a cars handling or speed is not stoopid.. buyin a 4x4 is not out of the question but its like lookin for hens teeth in dublin it took me 3 years to get the engine sorry car that was crashed and the engine is not complete ive just got a evo 6 intercooler up rated fuel pump + fuel regulator and just waitin for a set of saab red injecters or would u know is there any better ones. so i will keep going with it cause i do want a 4x4 many thanks tho and i hope i dont need luck just lots of patience and long nights

GeorgeGt · 17-01-2008, 09:49

Making calibra 4x4 is not that hard , i think its not harder , than making mk3 cav gsi into 4x4 (one with the IRS). Just take it all apart and start fitting 4x4 parts , you cant get it wrong.

richiecs3 · 17-01-2008, 19:49

got to cut out some of the floor besides that its just messy cause got to take out the carpet and seats as well as everything else but i think it will be for the better at the end...? will i do

bowman · 17-01-2008, 21:45

use a locked txb, it will save pissing about with 4x4 ecu's, harness and accumulator setup....

not to mention more reliable.......