liberty conversion to EJ25 AWD

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:13 pm

Hi there, I have a 90 gx liberty that is about to recieve a 2002 ej25 - I have that under control but I also have access to an RS turbo gearbox and I am considering an AWD conversion as well so questions are:

will my auto fwd cv's fit?

I need a rear axle (4.11 ratio) can I use an impreza one?

if I can't find a good axle can I run that gearbox as FWD in the mean time?

Will I need an RS turbo prop shaft or will any early liberty one fit?

Are there any other problems I need to know about?

Thanks
Ben

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:10 am

benoz wrote:Hi there, I have a 90 gx liberty that is about to recieve a 2002 ej25 - I have that under control but I also have access to an RS turbo gearbox and I am considering an AWD conversion as well so questions are:

will my auto fwd cv's fit?

I need a rear axle (4.11 ratio) can I use an impreza one?

if I can't find a good axle can I run that gearbox as FWD in the mean time?

Will I need an RS turbo prop shaft or will any early liberty one fit?

Are there any other problems I need to know about?

Thanks
Ben

Yes the automatic CVs will fit..
rear diff you mean? yes you can use impreza diff but it has to match the gearbox but you have to be careful what RS gearbox has, some has 3.9 or 3.545.
Tailshaft, you can use RS or Liberty tail shaft, but the flange for the diff might be different (may not match)

I take it that you have FWD liberty at the moment, you will need to change the fuel tank to AWD tank instead of FWD.
You will need to change the struts and hubs in rear as well for AWD.
Cheers
AP

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:14 pm

Really first rate info AlpineRaven thanks!

Does anyone out there know if that gearbox can be run without the rear diff connected? It might take me a while to source the rear Diff/hubs/suspension but otherwise the motor and gearbox are ready to go in now!:D

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:55 pm

no you cannot run the awd box with out the rear diff.

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:41 pm

damn!
Oh well, bigger motor in now, full manual/AWD conversion later I guess (when I find the parts)

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:27 am

Yeah shit happens tho, Im sure you can source them somewhere in WA eh.. Just ask around, DTRally over RSLibertyclub has one and hes from WA as well.
Cheers
AP

banger · Post by **banger** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:09 pm

its an awesome conversion i had the 2.5 quad cam put in my fwd 92 gen2 liberty. it was like a rocket ship had cold air induction and a full high flow exhaust. never had any problems with the gear box which had 330000 on it. the only problem is i miss my baby sooo much. i had to sell it to loud for a baby on board.

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:42 pm

I have the cold air intake and extractors ready to go on with the sohc ej25 engine, also considering a 75 hp Nos kit which should make it lively!

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:43 pm

thanks AlpineRaven for sending me DTRally's way, had a good chat with him last night and he is going to sell me all the parts I need - seems to be a top bloke too!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:57 pm

benoz wrote:thanks AlpineRaven for sending me DTRally's way, had a good chat with him last night and he is going to sell me all the parts I need - seems to be a top bloke too!

Its a pleasure mate, i knew he would help you, did you mention to him that I recommended to him?
Cheers
AP

benoz · Post by **benoz** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:13 pm

Most certainly did!