Can I convert a U.S.-market 90-91 4WD Protegé into a J-spec GT-X Turbo “clone”?
Supposedly it is possible, but almost nobody has done it outside of professional rally circles. The U.S./Canadian 4WD model has the correct rear floorpan to clear the required AWD hardware; however, the fragile 4WD drivetrain used in these cars shares only the gearset and gearbox of the stronger GT-X drivetrain. A 180+ hp turbo engine should NEVER be installed in a US/Canadian 4WD car with the wimpy stock drivetrain it will probably break in a matter of minutes! An 4WD drivetrain will not fit into a FWD Protegé without serious custom modifications to the car’s frame and floor to clear the driveshaft and rear differential. In order to build a reliable GT-X clone, you will not only need to obviously swap the engine to the BP-ZET, but you will also have to use the GT-X’s transmission. Most of the time, importers import the BP-ZET without the transmission because it is unwanted by everyone in North America, however you might be able to cut a good deal in getting that because of such! Just
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