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4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 12:50 am
by Omaritech2
Hey guys, have a quick question, i have a 97 4WD B14. The auto tranny died. Is there a simple way to convert to fwd? Using a fwd tranny? What about cross member and mounts?
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 1:40 am
by RWD
You should be able to remove the awd transmission and put in a fwd easily using the fwd mounts bolt for bolt as if was manufactured fwd.
As for the diff you will have to unbolt it from the rear "banjo" and you will be able to run freely.
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 7:41 am
by Omaritech2
Thanks for the reply, but what about cross member, 4wd does not carry a cross member like the front wheel drive b14. Engine bay setup like the GTI-R, with the front mount that bolts on to radiator panel.
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 7:53 am
by Omaritech2
Also, i know it does not carry the traditional sub frame, the bottom arms are bolted directly to body, would i be able to put on a FWD sub frame (cradle) and use normal setup, are bolts holes still there?
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 1:58 pm
by RWD
The bolt holes should be there to install a cross member.The b14 was built with a lot of thought put into it. If not you should be able to bolt it on, it will be easy to create an area to bolt it minor fabrication.
As for the subframe im not sure..
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 1:59 pm
by RWD
btw look below your rad there should be 2 holes those are for the cross member
Re: 4wd B14 to Fwd
Posted: June 23rd, 2015, 10:42 am
by slkpack
i have a 4wd b14. my left rear caliper is leaking and im not finding a replacement anywhere. Any ideas where i can have it repaired or where i can source anew one