FWD to RWD Conversion

Heartarchy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2007, 06:02 AM

Alright, so I know this is going to be time consuming and a tad expensive to say the least, but I am thinking about converting my FWD 1991 Buick Lesabre to RWD.

I know I am going to have to turn the engine 90 Degrees, modify the underbody and basically fabricate a new rear end.

If anyone knows even the slightest of conversions, horror stories or any sites I could visit, please let me know.

Thank you,
-Troy

97RIVman · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2007, 08:22 AM

ur not looking at headache, ur looking at an anurism.... you could always throw the whole motor and trans in the back.... that would be easiest

Turbocharged400sbc · #3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2007, 01:07 AM

97RIVman · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2007, 01:16 AM

also....james is ur guy to talk to about that!!!

r0b0t c0rpse · #5 (**permalink**) 09-10-2007, 03:45 AM

buy a rwd car.

kitabel · #6 (**permalink**) 09-10-2007, 01:18 PM

Save yourself a lot of time:
1. take $10,000
2. burn it
3. then sell the car

Now, you have no car and much less money. But at least you didn't waste 2 years out of life doing it.

Want a RWD car? Buy one.

shanejb · #7 (**permalink**) 09-11-2007, 10:13 PM

I know a guy who made a 99 Grand Prix 2 door RWD using a 4.3L v6 and 5 speed froma S-15 and a rear end from a Camaro. Took him 3 years to get it right and that's when the engine started knocking! He says he'll eventually pull the motor and fix. $7500.00 so far, now an engine rebuild... must be nice to be a semi-retired mechanic with cash!!

r0b0t c0rpse · #8 (**permalink**) 09-12-2007, 12:00 AM

why put a 4.3 in place of the 3.8

01gtprocket · #9 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 04:12 PM

can you use a tranny from a v6 camaro and hook it to a l67? what ive herard they match..