evo9 RHD to LHD swap?
Jan 4, 2012, 11:29 AM
#22
Newbie
i would say your best bet would be to build a lancer ralliart wagon fitted with evo front end and order some rear quarter panels from japan, or you can talk to this guy in Minnesota on how to do a conversion
this is his evo 3 converted rhd, he has a body shop in the states
http://www.evo123.net/showthread.php?t=523
all you would need is
- firewall
- steering rack
- all interior and dash (in worst cases lhd wire harness from an evo 9)
- Us seats as the rhd driver side seat sits lower normally than the passenger and might have a hight adjustment
- new brake lines
- the biggest job will have to be the relocation of the wipers but if you have the firewall parts you can do it probably
i'd say for the lhd conversion find a 2004 lancer ralliart model for all parts on the dash firewall wipers and stuff, the swap is pretty simple, just time consuming and $$$
hope this helps good luck
shawn
this is his evo 3 converted rhd, he has a body shop in the states
http://www.evo123.net/showthread.php?t=523
all you would need is
- firewall
- steering rack
- all interior and dash (in worst cases lhd wire harness from an evo 9)
- Us seats as the rhd driver side seat sits lower normally than the passenger and might have a hight adjustment
- new brake lines
- the biggest job will have to be the relocation of the wipers but if you have the firewall parts you can do it probably
i'd say for the lhd conversion find a 2004 lancer ralliart model for all parts on the dash firewall wipers and stuff, the swap is pretty simple, just time consuming and $$$
hope this helps good luck
shawn
Jan 5, 2012, 07:43 AM
#23
Anyone have any connections to getting those rear quarter panels? I didnt' think you could order them seperately. Still debating the quarter panel route since it pretty much requires the car to be repainted. Which would put me at the mercy of a bodyshop.
Last edited by Grimgrak; Jan 5, 2012 at 08:07 AM.
Jan 6, 2012, 09:41 AM
#24
Newbie
do you want it awd and 4g63t powered?
maybe you could mold these??
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/03-07-EVOLUTI...item45fe96f665
Jan 8, 2012, 10:12 AM
#27
I don't know the details of an Evo RHD/LHD conversion, but on Hondas the best method is to source a front clip and have it welded onto your car. Swaps like this are pretty common with Honda/Acura and Nissans.
If you're looking to convert it for the sake of making it legal, you should probably look into your local laws regarding this. In the USA, what you're talking about doing could be very illegal if not done properly.
If you're looking to convert it for the sake of making it legal, you should probably look into your local laws regarding this. In the USA, what you're talking about doing could be very illegal if not done properly.
that's a good idea, because most likely the actually firewall lower dash is different from RHD and LHD.... I think that will be your biggest hurtle.. all other parts can be purchased easily
Jan 8, 2012, 07:22 PM
#28
Another thing that comes to mind is the fact the ct9w is rare as it is in Japan, so by the time you can import one legally into Canada (8-9 years from today) will you even be able to find one. If you're looking to do this sooner than 8-9 years and save the cash, your best bet is probably to take a 2004-06 ralliart wagon and do an engine swap, drivetrain swap and exterior body work.
Good luck with it, if you decide to take the plunge in 2020.
Last edited by reboundicon; Jan 8, 2012 at 07:26 PM.
Jan 9, 2012, 08:31 AM
#29
There is also the option of the ubuilt route which would require the car to be stripped to nuts and bolts and shipped over as parts. Rebuilt and titled which can be done at any time.
Having a tig and a plasma cutter I'd much rather go the real deal method of cutting out the firewall, rather than throwing on a couple body flares and needing to source all the other parts to make it a real evo.
So it will come down to buying a LHD wagon along with stripped down part out frame(firewall) and ordering a new rack , new brake lines and a windshield.
Or buying a front clip,flares,spoiler risk a mystery of some missing part and slap it on a rally art wagon with a new paintjob. Again I still dont have any sourcing to get the body panels required for this method.
Regardless the lhd to rhd drive swap part of the equation is personal preference not legality.
Having a tig and a plasma cutter I'd much rather go the real deal method of cutting out the firewall, rather than throwing on a couple body flares and needing to source all the other parts to make it a real evo.
So it will come down to buying a LHD wagon along with stripped down part out frame(firewall) and ordering a new rack , new brake lines and a windshield.
Or buying a front clip,flares,spoiler risk a mystery of some missing part and slap it on a rally art wagon with a new paintjob. Again I still dont have any sourcing to get the body panels required for this method.
Regardless the lhd to rhd drive swap part of the equation is personal preference not legality.
Last edited by Grimgrak; Jan 9, 2012 at 08:34 AM.