RHD conversion

Blackbart · Post by **Blackbart** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:49 pm

I just picked up some parts from a RHD clip, they were local and I figured I might take a shot at doing a RHD conversion. I pulled the dash from a LHD to see what I am in for, the bracket that holds the steering column has to be cut an welded to the other side alone with some other tabs if I want to have heat. I am not going to install the A/C. In the engine compartment I will have to move the brack booster to the right side, right where a sensor cluster is located. Not sure yet if I have to swap the harness wires that were under the dash or just modify some wires.
So far it makes doing an engine swap as easy as changing a battery.
Plus, if I do get this done it would be a shame not to put the twin turbo ej20h in it. Where does it stop? Does it ever?

Binford · Post by **Binford** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:14 pm

I'm glad somebody's going to do it. I'm sure you'll get it done, and I will be very envious.

Blackbart · Post by **Blackbart** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:31 pm

You may be envious, but I will be surprised!

IronMonkeyL255 · Post by **IronMonkeyL255** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:40 pm

That's freaking awesome.

jnorion · Post by **jnorion** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:42 pm

Maybe I'm not understanding something, but other than the novelty of it, why would you do a RHD swap?

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:55 pm

To fit a twin turbo engine.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:02 am

A WRX came in the other day with an RHD conversion, most definitely incomplete

. The only thing inside was the seats, dash, and some custom wiring. The carpet was removed, the trim pieces under the dash were missing, so all the wiring was all over the place...

But it was kinda cool

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:36 pm

jnorion wrote:Maybe I'm not understanding something, but other than the novelty of it, why would you do a RHD swap?

I think the question should be "Why wouldn't you do a RHD swap?"

jnorion · Post by **jnorion** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:14 pm

Well, I personally am very comfortable driving on the proper side of the car. I'm right handed, so I like using that hand for shifting gears. I like being able to pull up to a drive-through and actually reach the window. I would much rather spend the money it would take on other upgrades and modifications.

I wasn't aware of the possibility of a twin turbo swap that was only RHD. So far this is the only reason I've heard that makes sense. Unless you just really like being different... in that case, I wish you the best of luck, hope you enjoy it, and I want to see pictures because it sounds like an impressive project. To each his own.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:16 pm

He can also be the fastest mail box bomber around. Fast food is bad for you. Not reaching them is a good thing.

jnorion · Post by **jnorion** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:59 pm

Bah. Drive-through is reserved for the coffee stand.

Splinter · Post by **Splinter** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:44 pm

I know we dont do things on the basis of how easy they are around here, but cant you just import a T-Leg from Japan?

You could even get a broken down one and fix it if you didnt want it to be THAT easy

magicmike · Post by **magicmike** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:49 pm

I cant even imagine having to get out of the car to get a dunkin donuts coffee lol

eph · Post by **eph** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:59 am

as far as drive thru... just go in them in reverse... we used to do it all the time in my friends car... unfortunately it's a honda... but still...

also had to do it in my fiance's rabbit, her window never liked to roll down.

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