KEVINL
07-06-2001, 09:17 PM
FAQ's
Why did you do this modification?
My front diff was going out and I needed my car so without spending heaps I figured if I can allow the front Diff to spin freely it will be fine. So the Idea of building a RWD SVX was born
How did you do the modification?
I took the output shaft out of the transmission removed the drums and clutches and welded the shaft solid removed the front CV axles kept the cups in the wheels to support the bearings.
How much did this cost you?
So far nothing but It was a lot of work. I am going to split the shaft in 2 balance and reweld the shaft which should be about $100
If you now have a new transmisson why is it still Rear wheel drive?
Well the Outback trany has a low gear ratio which would cause the SVX to run high Rpm at high way speeds
Can I do this my self?
Disclamer: NO I do not recomend anybody try this at home it can ruin your transmission or seriously damge it if done wrong!
What kind of power diffrence did you notice?
well the gain was signifigant I can't think of any mod to a SVX besides nitrous turbo or supercharger that would make as much of a power difference.
Can you do a Burnout?
Piece of cake
BTW the car handles as well if not better being RWD but a heavy right foot at the wrong time can spin you in a circle
Also I will be changing My SVX to 3.700 gear ratio in plac of the stock 3.545 ratio
Why did you do this modification?
My front diff was going out and I needed my car so without spending heaps I figured if I can allow the front Diff to spin freely it will be fine. So the Idea of building a RWD SVX was born
How did you do the modification?
I took the output shaft out of the transmission removed the drums and clutches and welded the shaft solid removed the front CV axles kept the cups in the wheels to support the bearings.
How much did this cost you?
So far nothing but It was a lot of work. I am going to split the shaft in 2 balance and reweld the shaft which should be about $100
If you now have a new transmisson why is it still Rear wheel drive?
Well the Outback trany has a low gear ratio which would cause the SVX to run high Rpm at high way speeds
Can I do this my self?
Disclamer: NO I do not recomend anybody try this at home it can ruin your transmission or seriously damge it if done wrong!
What kind of power diffrence did you notice?
well the gain was signifigant I can't think of any mod to a SVX besides nitrous turbo or supercharger that would make as much of a power difference.
Can you do a Burnout?
Piece of cake
BTW the car handles as well if not better being RWD but a heavy right foot at the wrong time can spin you in a circle
Also I will be changing My SVX to 3.700 gear ratio in plac of the stock 3.545 ratio