R180 into Gen2?

Started by allpaw4, Aug 16 2017 04:14 AM

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#1 allpaw4

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Posted 16 August 2017 - 04:14 AM

Gentlemens,

Looking for some info on the gen 2s. Namely, is the R180 conversion easier on these than the Gen 3s? Or do I need to go through and get hubs machined etc as well?

Any guidance on what is needed to do it on these things?

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Ben

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#2 Barbbachello

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Posted 16 August 2017 - 08:10 AM

GC and gd r180 bits bolt in. Just be wary of the 5x114.3 hubs in 05+ gd sti

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#3 allpaw4

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Posted 16 August 2017 - 03:12 PM

Awesome. Cheers for that Nick. I thought that would be the case, but needed it confirmed.
So now on the lookout for 6spd conversion bits. Long term however. No coin yet.

MY00 Red RX, a nice daily that was sold off once the B4 became reliable...
MY02 Blue B4, aka 'The Project' - v8 JDM STi engine package and assorted other 'goodies' - Sold, then bought back for parts. Stripped and crushed.
MY03 Blue RX, the newer old daily, pretty well more B4 than RX now... In the process of being converted to the track toy... Watch this space!
MY02 Silver Wagon, H6 conversion, full blue/black leather and almost full black interior to go with it.
MY03 White/Silver H6 Outback, donor car for silver waghoon.
MY97 Silver RX, acquired to become track car, but plans changed. To be stripped and scrapped in time.

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#4 CodeBurn3r

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Posted 16 August 2017 - 03:24 PM

im assuming you will go a GD bug R180 rear end? (inc the subframe, because stiffer

be aware you will get about 2.5neg camber on the rear without adjustable rear arms, or maybe camber bolts.
with saying that, it works well, eliminated all my rear scrub with +48's running 225's
and it handles a treat.. and anyone that says goodbye tyres.. camber doesnt kill them that much.. Toe kills tyres!

you also cant use gen4 shift linkage.. needs to be GD