taman86

so did some random searching on the WWW, and came across some info on the JDM IST. apparently they are offered with the option of AWD there. curious as to what would be needed to make that work or would it be a direct bolt on system if the given parts or on hand?

i think it would be pretty sweet to drive an AWD xa around, especially FI. of course there would be other benefits with AWD like snow, or dirt. evidently a guy on some random forum was talking about doing it, but the last post was dated in 2007. i wonder if there would be a way to get these parts shipped here?

draxcaliber

possible, yes, economically feasible not really. would require transmission, transfer case, driveshaft, differential etc.

would be better off trading in your xA for a Suzuki SX4 or a Subaru Impreza.

mdtjr

It could be done, just alot of $$$$. Some mitsubishi eclipse sypder convertibles were made into AWD. Converted from FWD. I guessing it cost 6-8k.

jct

over night the parts from japan

taman86

ya, it would be major $$$. maybe get some parts off a wrecked AWD model that is being parted out to help with that.

Now by no means is this a thread saying i am thinking about doing this, just more of an open discussion.

Also, supposedly some models were offered in 6 M/T's?

xA_flyby

why....u might as well just buy an sti or awd civic wagon.

jct

forget awd, get that 6spd m/t

mdtjr

Are there any JDM importers of front and rear clips with the AWD model of an Xa/Xb? That would make it easier. I had an AWD galant vr-4 which was awesome in the rain or wet road conditions.

taman86

From what I can see from searches, my answer is no, until somebody could find something.

mdtjr

DSM fwds were converted to awd from fwd. Check out youtube and search.The tranny and transfer case have to match the rear end diff. ratio. Mounts for the awd drivetrain and rear suspension mounts need to be fabbed up.

There are Mitsubishi mirages FWD that were also converted to AWD versions using DSM AWD parts.