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4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit #547949
23/02/2008 03:26
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The beautiful and powerful front wheel drive coupe is ridiculously cheap at the moment - so buying another one in order to convert it into a 4x4 coupe integrale seems quite sensible, as you end up with a gorgeous pininfarina coupe with stunning all weather traction, handling and great ‘off the line’ performance as well.

In the past, a friend and myself have converted a coupe to 4x4 using the Lancia integrale running gear. We are now seriously contemplating converting another coupe to 4x4.

This time, we intend to take photos of the build and provide a detailed and practical how-to guide. We also thought we would gauge the interest in creating a 4x4 coupe integrale conversion kit (to go with the how-to guide).

Before we start, we need to decide if we convert the 16vt or 20vt.

The easier (and hence cheaper conversion would be using a 16vt coupe), so that gets my friends vote. However, I like the 20vt tuning potential and challenge of doing this on the 20vt, but which version would everyone else prefer to see a practical hands-on “how-to” guide for?

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #547951
23/02/2008 03:29
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I say go with the 16vt. There are large cost implications to tuning the 20vt beyond a certain point.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #547979
23/02/2008 03:53
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And tuning a 16vt is cheap?

It would probably be easier for you to do another 16vt, but a 20vt 4x4 would be unique, and I'm sure they are far more 20vt on here than 16vt.

I'd love to see a 20vt 4x4, but a kit would easily be out of my price range and most others.

Good luck. I look forward to your build \:\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548015
23/02/2008 04:41
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 Originally Posted By: Nobby
And tuning a 16vt is cheap?


Never owned one so I wouldn't know. \:P
It just seems like there are more performance parts available.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548024
23/02/2008 04:53
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So far we have;

2 votes for 16vt 4x4
2 votes for 20vt 4x4

BTW the parts don’t have to be too expensive.

You need the running gear (I just got a used front & rear diff and prop for £200) - which we will use for space modelling. I have sourced a Dedra Integrale for £600. This has all the running gear + the rear sub-frame that we need.

On top of that you need some drive shafts, new fuel tank and modified exhaust. The 4x4 on the16vt just bolts on (even the mounting holes fully align). It should cost less than forged parts for the engine.

The 20vt turbo is more of an engineering challenge, as it doesn't line up as neatly - but it should be possible, and shouldn't cost the earth, just take some extra careful engineering. The sump will need modifying (dry sump is a possibility but the costs go up) and the mounting holes will need some adjustments.

Any more votes, would you like to see a 16vt 4x4 or 20vt 4x4 coupe “how-to guide and test car available”?

Once the car is complete, we would be more than happy for careful fccuk members to take it for a road test.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548035
23/02/2008 05:12
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Well I would love to see a 20vt 4*4. The fact that it presents more of a challenge is a good reason why you should do the 20vt and not the 16v ;\)


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548050
23/02/2008 05:23
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Not that I'm biased at all, but five cylinders is one too many. Four wheels, four cylinders.


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: barnacle] #548062
23/02/2008 05:34
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Sorry Neil, as much as a sweetheart the 16V engine is \:# , I'll love to see a 20VT 4 by 4 \:P


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: darmtb] #548070
23/02/2008 05:43
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A vote for the 20vt 4x4 here!

Perhaps a mod could add a poll? \:\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548075
23/02/2008 05:50
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16vt gets my vote, would love to give this a go

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548079
23/02/2008 05:56
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You've already proved you can do a 16v so my vote goes for a 20vt.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548080
23/02/2008 05:57
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So far, that's;

5 votes for 20vt 4x4 guide and test car
4 votes for 16vt 4x4 guide and test car

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Jimbo] #548081
23/02/2008 05:57
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See tbh tho, wouldnt a 4x4 coupe, loss some of the appeal? Its gonna be slower in a straight line, its still gonna be front heavy aswell.

I would be interested to see it done, but dont think its the holy grail.

Ross

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548090
23/02/2008 06:27
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but the only thing the coop is really lacking is the cornering ability, so making a 4 wheel drive version would surely make it the ULTIMATE coop!?!
what would touch it if this could be done without costing in excess of +40K???

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548091
23/02/2008 06:28
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start with the 16vt btw!

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548102
23/02/2008 06:50
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20vt vote here

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548103
23/02/2008 06:51
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I'm curious... I'd like to see a T20 4X4

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: barnacle] #548104
23/02/2008 06:52
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 Originally Posted By: barnacle
Not that I'm biased at all, but five cylinders is one too many. Four wheels, four cylinders.


Five gears, five wheels including the spare, five cylinders! \:D

Vote for 20VT from me.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548105
23/02/2008 06:54
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lol

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548107
23/02/2008 07:01
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jowster, maybe i'm being silly....but if you have done the conversion before now, then where is the original that you put the integrale running gear onto...if someone out there is driving that car then i would be v. scared if i were a porsche/maserati/any other overly priced "supertourer"

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548122
23/02/2008 08:27
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 Originally Posted By: ScOtT22
jowster, maybe i'm being silly....but if you have done the conversion before now, then where is the original that you put the integrale running gear onto...if someone out there is driving that car then i would be v. scared if i were a porsche/maserati/any other overly priced "supertourer"


There is more than one 4x4 coop around, non in the uk though. There isnt a 4x4 20vt I dont think.

Edit: And as nearly all 16VT's are sadly dead or dieing, the 20VT is the only way to go if you are serious about a kit Jowster \:\)

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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548126
23/02/2008 09:49
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 Quote:

There is more than one 4x4 coop around, non in the uk though

Yes there is, coupe_integrale on here

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Jimbo] #548134
23/02/2008 14:21
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 Originally Posted By: Jimbo
You've already proved you can do a 16v so my vote goes for a 20vt.


Ditto

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548136
23/02/2008 14:46
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Just to clarify;

The 4x4 coupe we did is coupe_integrale's car on this forum. This started off as a "gleam in our eyes" about 4 years ago. At that time, no one had done a 4x4 coupe conversion, but we thought that it should be possible. Armed with a tape measure we went and purchased a Dedra Integrale.

We took a 16v n/a coupe (with a broken engine) and transplanted the integrale running gear (with some mods) into the coupe. At the time, we didn't know if this would work or fit. With a little engineering it did! We made things extra hard for ourselves, as rather than put another 16v n/a in the coupe, we tried to save ourselves some money and transplanted the twin cam 8vt Lancia engine (which required a load wiring mods and replacing the engine management ECU with the Lancia unit). It would have been easier to start with a 16vt coupe - but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

This was an adventure into the unknown. It was an exciting “experimental car”. As such it had a 'home made' exhaust and a used fuel tank in the boot. Coupe-integrale has finished this off to a high standard. He has had a purpose built tank made and got the exhaust manufactured properly. So I think he is the only person in the UK to have a 4x4 coupe. The traction is great, it is wonderfully neutral, and not a hint of torque steer – basically lovely to drive. The worse thing we did was to sell it – money was tight at the time. However, we can start again and add a little more power this time

There are 20vt 4x4 coupes in the wild - but none in the UK. I believe there's one in Greece (but this is a drag car - no exhaust, very light). A couple of guys in Germany are putting some together. They are going for 500bhp 20vt 4x4 coupes

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They haven't finished yet, I'm in contact with them. Juergen is doing a great job of modifying the sump, and we are helping each other out when we come up against engineering obstacles.

Anyway, the score so far is;
5 votes for 16vt 4x4 coupe guide and test car
9 votes for 20vt 4x4 coupe guide and test car

Poll: 4*4 - 16v or 20v base? #548137
23/02/2008 14:48
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Should I base my 4*4 on the 16vt or 20vt?
single choice
Votes accepted starting: 23/02/2008 14:48
You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

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Re: Poll: 4*4 - 16v or 20v base? [Re: barnacle] #548142
23/02/2008 15:13
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of course I voted 16V -there are alot more 20V's on here so I think we can see where this poll is going to end

The 16v will certainly be easier using the Q4 or dedra gear.

I just know the issues Begbie has had trying to mate a 16v engine to a 20v 6 speed gearbox so assuming you plan to use the integrale box I guess the same will happen in reverse.


Re: Poll: 4*4 - 16v or 20v base? [Re: Saint] #548144
23/02/2008 15:29
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20VT

More power to drive all 4 wheels and more of them still alive to be converted.

Re: Poll: 4*4 - 16v or 20v base? [Re: Saint] #548145
23/02/2008 15:30
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I've voted 16vt.
It seems the 16vt's are cheap & dieing, this 4x4 conversion gives them a new lease of life.
I'm guessing a 4x4 conversion on the 20vt would be very expensive & because of the cost not many people would do the conversion.
It would be good to see a 20vt 4x4.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548152
23/02/2008 16:13
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 Originally Posted By: warnysouth
Well I would love to see a 20vt 4*4. The fact that it presents more of a challenge is a good reason why you should do the 20vt and not the 16v ;\)

agreed would love to see

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548164
23/02/2008 16:40
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Another vote for the 20VT from me.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548169
23/02/2008 17:25
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has to be a 20vt

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548220
23/02/2008 19:20
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20vt for me!

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548227
23/02/2008 19:43
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this is a 20vt 4x4,11 second quarters,not a coop though,it's the coops dad!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RrHSKM290js

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548330
23/02/2008 23:09
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I'd like to see a 20vt.

Found this vid of a 16vt 4x4...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5eVYwXEO8

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548352
23/02/2008 23:38
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By the way - that Tipo is BONKERS! (be quicker if he turned his lights off though \:D )

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548372
24/02/2008 00:19
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 Originally Posted By: ActionHank
I'd like to see a 20vt.

Found this vid of a 16vt 4x4...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5eVYwXEO8


Marcowind owns this italian 4x4 he posts mainly in the rr and tuning section.. some pretty impressive figures and times see here

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548385
24/02/2008 00:49
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16vt for me

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Genic] #548394
24/02/2008 01:14
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as already said many times the 16vs are dying out whereas 20vts are plentyfull and cheap, it can be done to a 20vt so go for it(6 speeder pls ;\) )


Plus/LE33

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: flyingcustard] #548497
24/02/2008 05:17
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in greece there are 2 20vt 4x4

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548519
24/02/2008 05:55
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And just for fun, here is a pic of Jay (Coupe Integrale)'s engine bay.

Crazy 4 x 4 coop

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548654
24/02/2008 19:22
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from memory

20vt 4X4 conv. means modified sump, shifting the engine on its mounts by a few cm, some work on mating it to the 5speed box, modified downpipe and a few more bits at the front I don't remember.
Donor is usually a dedra or 155 not a grale (but I don't remember why!)

I'm tempted in doing mine up now that the engine rebuilt project is over and I have some decent power, but not sure yet. The tank issue is bugging me tbh...

V.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #548968
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 Originally Posted By: V
Donor is usually a dedra or 155 not a grale (but I don't remember why!)


Because the Dedra and 155 are a direct fit, the grale isn't (longer wheelbase i think, so would mean modified propshaft and then there is the mounting the diff at the back)

Oddly enough, I also voted 16v


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Begbie] #549010
25/02/2008 05:16
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I am lucky enough to have an integrale evo as well as the Coupe, and I have often wished for the running gear of the Lancia in the body of the Fiat, to make the perfect car.....

20VT gets my vote, as this engine is just so much nicer! Please keep us posted on this project! DBP

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #549708
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Hmmmmm, I could get rid of the Quattro for winter use then!!

Wouldn't really mind either, but I suppose my slight bias would be toward the 20VT.

4WD fun in a coupe, the perfect car??

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #550196
26/02/2008 20:30
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Just stumbled onto this thread, have been turned to the dark side for the last couple of weeks working on a VW mk1 caddy.

Can't praise enough jowster and Ed for their work putting together the 4x4 coupe. It really is a cracker of a car.

Ok so it will probably loose a few car lengths to a 20vt on a straight bit of DC, but when it comes to twisty B roads it'll hold it's own. Not to mention the added the huge fun factor and security in wet/hazardous conditions.

A few bits still need tidying up. I'm planning to make up a new boot floor to cover the fuel tank and then finally the bodywork will be sorted out.

Any one in the gloucester/hereford/ross area wanting to have a spin in the car get in touch, will try to come along to some meetings this year too.


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27/02/2008 02:46
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Hmmm, might take you up on that offer when I'm next down seeing the inlaws.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #550536
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 Originally Posted By: j999evo
I am lucky enough to have an integrale evo as well as the Coupe, and I have often wished for the running gear of the Lancia in the body of the Fiat, to make the perfect car.....DBP


I too am fortunate enough to own an Evo as well as my LE and have almost the same hankering.......

What we both need to add to our little 'collection' is one of these...... HYENA


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: coupe_integrale] #550552
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Coupe_Integrale: I like the integrale picture, it is a superb car to drive and still the only 4x4 coupe in the UK! and to boot it's based on the the most successful rally car ever; Lancia Delta won the World Rally Championship constructors titles 1987,1988,1989,1990,1991 and 1992.

With drive to the front wheels linked through a free-floating differential; drive to the rear wheels via a 56/44 front/rear torque-splitting (or later 47/53 for better tarmac performance) Ferguson viscous-coupling-controlled epicyclic central differential. Then at the rear a Torsen (torque sensing) rear differential. All Italian wonderful innovative stuff - no wonder it was so successful (and still in the latest PS3 games such as GT5).

As the delta stopped at evoluzione III, I think you should name yours;
Pininfarina Sports Coupe
Integrale Evoluzione III


Evo_number_one: Auto Integrale have a Lancia Hyena (a delta based coupe) - the Hyena sells for about £45K BTW. It has a Zagato body, and Lancia evoluzione 1 engine and running gear (just like coupe-Integrale's car), however I think the Pininfarina styled Fiat Coupe is far better looking.


The 20VT is winning the vote so far. Ed has agreed to go ahead with the 4x4 Integrale conversion that wins the most number of votes (we will count the votes on Friday evening)

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 Originally Posted By: jowster
As the delta stopped at evoluzione III...


Jowster,

Thanks for the link to the Hyena. Have only ever managed to sit in one, and while I would love one I have to agree that the FIAT Coupe (inerior styled by pininfarina) is far better looking.

Think you'll find that the Integrale stopped at Evo II. Evo III was a German media misconception, erroneously labelling either the 16v as an Evo I, or the "Final Edition" (all finished in FIAT Ducato van red) as an EVO III. Different Kraut publications list either of these as a 'III'.

Lancia never introduced an EVO III.


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #556463
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What would the front/rear torque balance be on a converted coupe if you used the Dedra/155 running gear?

Thanks

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Front/rear torque split of Dedra Integrale is 56/44
Front/rear torque split of 155 Q4 is 47/53

You can change them...but both work well.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #558655
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I guess finding a donor would be v.hard.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #558801
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There is a 155Q4 on piston heads - far too much money for a car that has done 100K miles...I think so anyway.

Dedra Integrale's are cheaper (and just as good) but impossible to find in the UK (I think we may have used the last one in the UK on the last coupe Integrale 4x4 project!). But there are loads in Europe (and much cheaper the 155Q4's). I have a contact in Germany. He supplies lots of bits to the German Fiat Coupe Forum.

He has got me one; 1000 Euro's 70K miles - not bad, at least I think that's a good price. I will sell the engine, turbo etc, which will make almost the entire cost of the car back - so it will be free.....even better.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #558897
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Well, my vote is for the 16v, not just because I have one, but because it is a legendary engine and has proven itself mated to all manner of fantastic vehicles.

Love the noise of the 16v, it sounds even standard, like a proper sports car, almost Ferrari esq despite the lac of cylinders, although the 5 pot is kind of meaty sounding too!

I have Guy Crofts legendary Twin Cam tuning book if you need any info from it.

Gareth

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601568
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<moderator: please do not post items for sale here. Use the appropriate 'for sale' topics.>

Sorry i am unable to post it in sale topic because i am new here. But not new to coupe turbo or any lancia turbo engine


But as i wrote i have all parts for conversion and its a q4 drivetrain not a dedra integrales
Greets Klemnen

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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601599
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Sorry i am unable to post it in sale topic because i am new here. But not new to coupe turbo or any lancia turbo engine




Klemnen, welcome to the forum \:\)

To post in Parts For Sale all you need to do is submit your details to the forum administrators, either of the following users can help you: Begbie or Nigel \:\)


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: stan] #601618
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HAve done it and i am waiting for anwser but no problem i have time \:\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601627
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I've voted 16v as well, then I could make the 145 4wd to complement the 16vt lump.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601638
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My friend has allready made a 145 q4 \:\) when he sorts out my 155 q4 than and my other two frineds q4s well finish it so its ready for sale now it runs but its ugly.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601696
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We've seen a couple of different ones on the 145 forum, one even used the trailing arms for the rear setup!

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601741
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wow this is gonna be a great project, personally id go for the 20vt imo its a better car and you have already done a 16vt might as well take it to the next level. just out of curiosity when doyou aim to have this finished???

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601780
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Fantastic!

would even help towards me converting the marea to 4x4 should i be able to afford it in the future!

i voted 20vT ;\)

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Is it straight bolt off bolt on to fit it to a 16v? I'm guessing you'd have to modify/fabricate some parts?

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Danhgt] #601884
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no its fairly simple nothing to fabricate. All you have to do is to make place in the back where the standard tank lies. This is for the 16v engine. I personaly wouldnt make a 20vt there is nothing to gain but the fact that you have a 20 vt everything else is more complicated needs more fabrication........

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601924
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Got to be 16V, even if just for the integrale heritage. The lack of horses isn't going to make much difference in the long run as I can't imagine someone who goes to the trouble of a 4x4 conversion is going to keep the car standard under the bonnet \:\) I've never bothered even chipping my 16VT because I reckon its a total waste of time on a FWD car, if it was RWD or 4WD I'd change my mind.

Make the conversion as cheap and simple as possible and save as many coupes as you can so you can get a bigger market and prove the concept. All you 20V owners should keep your nice 20v examples mint and buy an old 16V for the project, they're not exactly expensive!

Then when we're all happy with the idea of the 4WD coupe and there's some experience of the issues involved - do a kit for the 20V afterwards!

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #601927
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Actually, it just so happens that I have a 16VT which is coming to the end of its economic life.....

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #602789
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An engine or the car?

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #602808
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The 16v has already been done! So why do it again?

And how is there nothing to gain by doing a 20vt conversion? If I come into some money and the concept had been proven I'd go for a 400bhp 4*4 20vt!! \:\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #602883
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Look my friend is going to 700 hp on his 16v i dont see any point in making a 20 vt . At 16v it all fits you have a 4x4 and I am sorry but i dont care if someone allready has a 4x4 16v coupe i would build the car for me not for others. 16v is more tunable weight distirbution is right all components fit Its more reliable than makeing a 20vt engine fitting the 16vt tranny. At 16v conversion you taje the suspension down you place in the 4x4 kit that i am selling conect everything put a gas tank in it and you are fiarly done. If you want to have a 20vt 4x4 than oyu have to fit the engien to the tranny stick everything in the coupe supsenison wont gfit
anything wont fit. for 1400 you get everything that you need to fit a 4x4 into a coupe than you buy a gas tank and if you have a fast mechanic or you are able to do it you have a 4x4 coupe in one week of work.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #602995
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 Originally Posted By: Spaljeni
Look my friend is going to 700 hp on his 16v i dont see any point in making a 20 vt . At 16v it all fits you have a 4x4 and I am sorry but i dont care if someone allready has a 4x4 16v coupe i would build the car for me not for others. 16v is more tunable weight distirbution is right all components fit Its more reliable than makeing a 20vt engine fitting the 16vt tranny. At 16v conversion you taje the suspension down you place in the 4x4 kit that i am selling conect everything put a gas tank in it and you are fiarly done. If you want to have a 20vt 4x4 than oyu have to fit the engien to the tranny stick everything in the coupe supsenison wont gfit
anything wont fit. for 1400 you get everything that you need to fit a 4x4 into a coupe than you buy a gas tank and if you have a fast mechanic or you are able to do it you have a 4x4 coupe in one week of work.


The original theme of this thread was someone asking *other people* which they would like to see. Seeing as the 16v conversion has been done, a lot of people have suggested the 20vt because its more of a challenge and it doesnt already exist :).

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603063
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 Originally Posted By: warnysouth
 Originally Posted By: Spaljeni
Look my friend is going to 700 hp on his 16v i dont see any point in making a 20 vt . At 16v it all fits you have a 4x4 and I am sorry but i dont care if someone allready has a 4x4 16v coupe i would build the car for me not for others. 16v is more tunable weight distirbution is right all components fit Its more reliable than makeing a 20vt engine fitting the 16vt tranny. At 16v conversion you taje the suspension down you place in the 4x4 kit that i am selling conect everything put a gas tank in it and you are fiarly done. If you want to have a 20vt 4x4 than oyu have to fit the engien to the tranny stick everything in the coupe supsenison wont gfit
anything wont fit. for 1400 you get everything that you need to fit a 4x4 into a coupe than you buy a gas tank and if you have a fast mechanic or you are able to do it you have a 4x4 coupe in one week of work.


The original theme of this thread was someone asking *other people* which they would like to see. Seeing as the 16v conversion has been done, a lot of people have suggested the 20vt because its more of a challenge and it doesnt already exist :).





By my knowledge it exists in hungary. The guy who made maps for our Group A impreza told me that it raced rally cross.... And anotherone is being built whit my drivetrain in Malasya ( the owner still ows me money !) and im shure ther are more so your only argument is pointless :). I am not talkig about who will you impress i am talking about what is the best the most efficient and cheapest solution to the problem.

Regards Klemen

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603217
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It's not the cheapest solution if you have to buy a 16VT first though! There may be 20VT owners who might consider making their cars 4wd if there was a kit or set of instructions and parts to source available.

John

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603220
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16VT is actually heavier than the 20vt - not sure about the disribution of weight though.

This kind of project is going to be a one off though isn't it?

There are not many coupe owners that are willing to spend more than a couple of grand on tuning.....I admire you for going for this from an engineering perspective, but in no way is this going to be a commercial excersise. Therefore pick whichever car you like and go for your life and keep us posted. \:D I'd like to really see you go to town and get some active yaw control in there as in the evo's....now there's a challenge for you. \:\)

Good luck with what ever you decide to do. \:\/

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603285
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Well i hope you all know that the drivetrain form an 155 q4 fits to all mounting points of a coupe suspension. Fabrication is only needed for mounting the propshaft. Front and back bridges fit directly bolt to bolt on the chasies of a coupe. Dont understand me wrong my drivetrains fit directly to a 16v but you could modify to fit to 20 v i am just staiting the cheaper faster more reliable way. Allso the q4 drivetrian has the torsen rear unit not open one as does the dedra.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603357
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There's a guy over here considering doing a similar project...

http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:o-RwE...clnk&cd=2&gl=ie

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603381
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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603534
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 Originally Posted By: Spaljeni

By my knowledge it exists in hungary. The guy who made maps for our Group A impreza told me that it raced rally cross.... And anotherone is being built whit my drivetrain in Malasya ( the owner still ows me money !) and im shure ther are more so your only argument is pointless :). I am not talkig about who will you impress i am talking about what is the best the most efficient and cheapest solution to the problem.

Regards Klemen


Well get us some information on it then!

And there is more to life than efficiency! \:\)

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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #603946
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I know that \:D you are talking to a owner( smell the irony because im not driveing it ) Of an alfa 155 Q4. But looking at it as a race car mechanic 16v is the way to go it is as simple as that but as i said my kits fit them both so if i sell one its the same for me i am just trying to save the man a lot of nerves!

Greets Klemen

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #604053
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I agree that if you are going for a big power engine then the 16vt is the way to go. For a start it is very hard to get a reasonably priced aftermarket ECU that can handle the 5 cyl properly here in the UK....

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #604081
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Rob40 runs his 2.5 20vt on a DTA ecu.


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: flyingcustard] #604298
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My friend run his on 550 hp on stocl eletronics and now on 700 hp he will still use the stock computer. im talking about the 16v engine

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: flyingcustard] #604311
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...and he probably has a custom trigger wheel to make it work.... ;\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #604504
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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #604660
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I have seen this car spec over on Guy Croft forum, has he got the GT35R on it now? - very impressive this is his car right?

http://www.guy-croft.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1089

4x4 has to be an advantage at that sort of power



Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Saint] #604735
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Now he has ripped it appart and is building it to 700 horses hopefully he is finished soon . WHit this kind of horses 4x4 is the way.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #768066
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i want to see a 4x4 20VT \:\)

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #820071
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Hi guys I am currently a Fiat stilo driver from greece, but I am planning a project based on 4wd coupe.
Info that I 've already gathered:
1."plug and play awd" can be taken from 155 Q4, dedra (not delta)integrale, tempra SW 4x4, dedra SW 4x4.
2.there is a 20v 4x4 running in greece around 450hp and working very well!!
3.you have to sacrifice the visco at the front. then you will have
free slip diff at the fron - ferguson clutch for rear distribution - torsen rear diff

Info requested:
1.is it necessary to switch to 5speed gearbox?
2.does anybody knows another way to have a limited slip diff at the front while in 4WD? like in Lancia delta S4
(non viscous LSD-ferguson-torsen)??????

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #820231
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Please do the 20VT - I NEED a 20VT 4x4 on my drive!!!!


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: GraemeC] #821857
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Would be good, watching with interest!

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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #821956
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correct me if im wrong but fitting a 4wd system to either a 16v or 20v turbo wont lose hp as the 4wd will use the hp alot better and get it to the floor over 240bhp a fwd becomes unstable and is the recomended power to use but a 4wd system would use all the bhp as its supposed to be god knows why fit didnt make the LE a 4wd then it would be a unique car

but 16vt gets my vote maybe a dying bread but has heritage and could be converted in less than a week as the dedra rear beam is a direct bolt on all you need is a new fuel tank and new exhaust

long live the 16vt cool

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You will lose some power through extra transmission losses running 4wd, and also the extra weight will hamper acceleration compared to 2wd at higher speeds - however traction will be massively increased so you can use more of the power more of the time, wet or dry - so off the line (for example) a 4wd car will go like a rat up a drain pipe.


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: MCMike] #822005
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The extra weight is one of the main drawbacks, it is quite noticeable when jacking the car and is on the list of things to try and sort out after the suspension.

I don't really want to go down the stripping out everything but a pair of seats and the dash as I want to keep the car as standard looking as possible so options might be pretty limited and also expensive.


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is this conversion still happening? iv got a 20vt going cheap laugh

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #917997
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Nice to read all those "16V are all dead or dying" comments back at the top of the thread.
Have people backed off on this now that CarlT has taken his toys home? smile

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #959283
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Hey guys. I was searching for info about Fiat Coupe 4x4 conversion and i found this forum smile sorry for bringing back old thread, but I have some questions... Does Lancia Delta Integrale running gear fits Fiat Coupe? I read that you used Lancia Dedra (Integrale???) parts... And what parts EXACTLY do I need from donor car to do this conversion?
Thanks wink
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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #962550
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Lol I have all the parts sitting, just need to empty the garage of rusty volkswagen and get started!

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whatever happened to this?


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Originally Posted By: 13ad13oy
Lol I have all the parts sitting, just need to empty the garage of rusty volkswagen and get started!


did you finish the project?

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I've a feeling he sold the Dedra a few months back...


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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #1449503
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A shame this never came to fruition, but some good background info for anyone researching the possibility.



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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: Hoops82] #1449747
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I was going to vote 20v... wink

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id even have a go at this.

Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #1449903
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An update:

Unfortunately neither the 20VT nor 16VT Coupe-Integrale came to fruition.

Ed (with a little help from me) created the original Coupe-Integrale concept - the Lancia 8vt powered one on here...

However, we did go to the trouble of getting another Dedra Integrale (and drove it all the way back from Germany to the UK) with the intention of creating a 16VT or 20VT coupe Integrale. We took off all the 4x4 Integrale parts we needed for the conversion, then Ed stored them in his shed. The rest of the Dedra went to the recycle centre. I've still got the original Dedra paperwork, as I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with it - as its German.

So we have the parts (somewhere in one of Ed's sheds). Ed wants to find a 16VT coupe - as the conversion would be very simple with a 16VT and nicely balanced. He really wants to find a 16VT with some good power mods (~300BHP) and perhaps a broken gearbox (so it's cheaper). However, I know deep down he currently doesn't have the time to start/complete this conversion....

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Hi everyone, Im from Brazil, and i need help.
I want to turn my fiat coupe 20vt in 4x4. I found in Germany the gearbox and front/center differential of Lancia Delta Integrale 8v.
I can made my Fiat Coupe 4x4 with this parts?
please help me

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Does anyone have the rear set up cluttering up their shed?
Id be interested in the parts smile

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Hi, my friend and I are doing a 4x4 conversion on his bravo 20vt and my coupe 20vt.
This is not an easy job. smile on first view everything fit bolt on (almost), but when you start doing it you see that there is a lot more problems. smile
we have done the drivetrain fitment and now dealing with oil sump.. that will bi tricky but we have here a man that is making sumps from nothing so his design will be taken.

2 Pauloalberto - delta gearbox and diffs will be ok, but you need front and rear subframes, driveshaft, driveshaft support plate...
I can offer you a complete dedra integrale drivetrain. Everything you need for a swap.
Or even a complete kit for a coupe 20vt. So you dont have to think anything, just bolt on and drive laugh

Cheers, Josip

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A project thread on this would be good. Have you any pics?

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I will open project thread when Begbie allow me smile

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Appreciate this is an old thread, but very interested in it.

I have an Alfa 155 Q4, which has the same running gear as the Dedra Integrale bolted to the Lancia/Fiat 16valve turbo lump (16v Integrale engine).

having driven many 155s, from 1.8 8v through to 3.0 24v conversion, the Q4 makes an interesting proposition. Although it is heavier, and looses some power through the 4WD system, it is much better balanced due to more weight over the back axle, so the handling really does stand out (as well as the traction). Easy to get the power up as well, and the 4WD system is strong up to a point.

Also interested in how the 4WD system bolts to the 20VT. Not that I would ever strip my 155 (it was Simoni's press car used for parade laps during the 1994 BTCC season), but quite interested in using it as a template for building a 4x4 Coupe!! That would nicely balance the 20VT 155 I will be building next year!!

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As Josip says you can use bits from a Delta Integrale but what you really need is a Dedra or Alfa 155 Q4 which are both quite hard to find (and justify breaking!) in the UK.

I can't comment on what you need to bolt it to a 20vt but as I understand it at the least you need a custom sump and possibly altered engine mounts - though I've a feeling Joe (FCSS) said they weren't really necessary. Plus all the other bits from above cars then custom fuel tank, exhaust, handbrake setup etc.

My build thread shows some of those bits.

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Anyone know if the dedra fueltank fits on the coupe? Never heard of anyone trying the dedra tank, only the q4 wich doesent fit..
Been a while since any activity on this thread iknow smile

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No, it doesn't fit. But Daewoo Matiz metal tank fits perfect. You only need to drill and weld new filling hole smile

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Your kidding me?
Where does it fit? How big is it?
Are you absolute positive the dedra one doesent fit? The one behind the axle?

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Fits behind the axle, to the right side of a car because muffler is on left side smile
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Dedra/Q4/Tempra 4x4 tanks doesn't fit. I'm sure, I've tried smile

Edit: I'm in a search of a cheap one. But friend is driving with Matiz fuel tank on a Bravo 20vt (soon 4x4). I could ask him for some pics of tank mount if you want smile

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Re: 4x4 coupe conversion guide and kit [Re: ] #1506772
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone know if the Dedra Integrale gearbox fits onto the Fiat Coupe 20V engine. I'm planning to convert a Lancia Dedra into an Integrale but haven't managed to locate a good 16V turbo engine.
Thanks

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Hello, I am new to this forum and I was wondering of anyone could give me some advise on the 4x4 conversion of the 20vt coop? How ever I am 16 Yeats of age and due to college I can only work 3 days a week so i will struggle with funds evil

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