fwd to awd.
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i just got a honda CRV in fwd only configuration. this was because it was the only one on the lot and i needed a vehicle that day or else i would be screwed. i digress. what would i need to do to go from fwd to awd? i know there is a crv awd configuration, so i can't imagine it to be too hard. new rear diffy and drive shaft? would i need a new PCM? what kind of stuff would i have to wire in?
>inb4 OP is stupid. i'm an industrial and hydraulics mechanic, i just don't know cars that well.
>>15296891
Automatic systems require new ECU, new driveshaft, transfer case, new rear diff, shittons of labour. Not worth it, should have bought something AWD stock.
These FWD-biased SUVs don't lend themselves to much mechanical modification, you're better off buying an old RAV4 with AWD. CRV is a cuckmobile bro.
>>15296909
>CRV is cuckmobile
nope
>>15296891
>"it's an automatic"
>>15296909
>These FWD-biased SUVs don't lend themselves to much mechanical modification, you're better off buying an old RAV4 with AWD. CRV is a cuckmobile bro.
The first and second gen Rav4's and CR-V's are great for modification since they were based on the Corolla/Civic. Early Rav4's use a similar AWD system to the mid-90s Celica GT-Four, and also use a N/A S engine. So the Celica GT-Four's 3S-GTE bolts right in.
The CR-V has the same double wishbone front and rear suspension of the Civic. Lower it a bit and it's basically just a Civic wagon, except it came factory with a B-series engine. No need to swap that. Swap the head with one from an Integra GS-R and enjoy being able to make 200 HP N/A from your 2.0L, AWD, Civic Wagon.
>>15296914
Yes. Objectively yes.
>>15296952
No. Objectively, anything with a BMW or Audi badge is driven exclusively by cucks. CR-V's are for faithful men with faithful wives and children who like picnics.
>>15296945
Goddamnit. 4chan ate my pic.
>>15296891
You're a fucking idiot. You could have driven further until you found an AWD one. Why the fuck do you need awd?
>>15296952
>AWD
>small
>light
Lower it, put small rpf1 on it, turbo the motor.
>>15297783
Or just buy a RAV4 with a V6.
>0-60 in 5.2 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJNP00MVCE
>>15297806
too much $$
>>15296945
but the cr-v isn't awd all the time
how much does it weigh anyway
>o is going to trick people into buying a cr-v and making it a tuner
I love this board, it's /pol/ tier
>>15297877
bruh
>>15297895
>transverse engine
>FWD-until-the-computer-feels-you-fucked-up """"AWD""""
>over 3,500 pounds
whatever dude
>>15297832
I know...
>living that I4 life
>why even live
>>15297877
is this the new prelude?
btw noice
>>15297913
>says the little boy who has never driven an AWD car
Can't hear you over the sound of Tyrone fucking your wife while you watch.
>>15297913
>>over 3,500 pounds
no
>>15297850
just under 3200 lbs. so about as much as a new FWD Civic
http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/1999/Honda/CR-V-4-Cyl-4WD/Utility-4D-EX-4WD/Specs
this is faster than 75% of /o/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNzdnjVrMNg
I kinda want one but
>into that mazda game
Anyways OP. To do an AWD swap, you need the transmission, propshaft. and entire rear suspension from an AWD CR-V, along with said cars ECU.
Honestly, it's easier to just buy an AWD CRV
>>15298001
>in a straight line
wowitsnothing
>>15297971
It's trash.
>>15297994
That's bad dipshit. A shitty civic is better
>>15297970
Did people actually buy a Prelude? LOL
>>15298001
>stock ride height in suspension
>straight lines
ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz
>>15298088
>its bad because I say so
>>15298101
even if its awd it cant handle
>>15298111
lower it and it can. It still has the Civic and Integra's double wishbone suspension.
>>15298119
nah
you wont trick me into getting that
>>15298119
>its got double wishbone suspension!
lmao
>>15298112
>mfw that CR-V actually produces 500hp
>>15298122
It's just a lifted Civic wagon. What's there to be afraid of?
>>15298133
getting a shitty mom's car instead of a car that's light and fun to drive
>>15296891
OP is stupid. Sell it and buy an awd one you fucking idiot.
>>15298143
but moms cars make the best sleepers.
>>15298157
for straight lines...
>>15298101
He's not wrong though. The crv is a piece of trash.
>>15298157
>muh sleeper
are you 15
![Picture033[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/oYqHi7d.jpg "Picture033[1].jpg")
you know you want some CRVtec
>>15298179
you do all this to defend crv but not prelude....
>>15298187
the prelude is good but too rare in my area so inspiring examples are hard to find. also I haven't once disparaged the prelude or its merits. the prelude is one of the top 10 cars I have driven.
>>15298205
but its just a shitty accord...civic is better......prelude understeer off track
![0440409B-DA6C-4F0D-9529-8AF65C28E6FF-21522-00000260855E5B88_zps9aea7893[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/a5rnc2U.jpg "0440409B-DA6C-4F0D-9529-8AF65C28E6FF-21522-00000260855E5B88_zps9aea7893[1].jpg")
>>15298211
don't change the subject. this thread is to honor the almighty AWD civic.
>>15298205
You must not have driven too many cars
>>15298234
so AWD is better?
you really know how to make people feel like shit
>>15298246
actually I always thought the fwd handled better but the awd is more for the sake of having it.
>>15298253
>FWD handled better
...
.......
....
Does Honda make any good cars
>>15298268
S2k and nsx. All else is utter trash.
![367916d1402165849-official-turbo-crv-thread-10441339_865731363442377_8247551863903663116_n[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/4n1r5Li.jpg "367916d1402165849-official-turbo-crv-thread-10441339_865731363442377_8247551863903663116_n[1].jpg")
all hail the crv
Modded CRV's and RAV's are so cute, I hope this becomes a thing.
>>15297850
The first and second gens were
>>15298431
and the second gens got the glorious K-series. You can convert the 5 speed to a 6 speed while retaining the AWD
>>15298516
why would honda do this? they could have cornered the market on a sporty wagon. they're already half way there
>>15298545
All they had to do was lower it, give it the K24 of the Acura TSX, and give it the AWD 6 speed manual and they would've owned that market.
>>15298596
its even more baffling when you consider that they already had the honda element
Soichiro didn't die for this
>>15298606
The Element was a CRV with 2 door styling. An Element Si would've fucking SOLD.
>>15298630
And Top Gear fucking LOVED the Element Which is amazing since they usually hate American cars.
>but Honda...
The Element was conceived, developed, styled, and built in America.
>>15296972
My friend's dad owns a CRV. From what I understand, he sells a lot of weed and passes at at his kids houses a lot because he hates his wife, but is too afraid to leave her. That's the only CRV owner that I've even known personally.
>>15298001
>"turbo sleeper"
>with an intake sticking out through a missing headlight
pick uno
>not getting the superior small AWD SUV
>>15298094
>muh ride height
maybe you could try not being a disgusting stancefaggot
>>15298630
>available in manual and AWD
>that cargo room
>that roominess
>uses modified CR-V platform
yes
>>15298179
yes I do but each time you go pass 7500 rpm the engine litteraly burn its internals and drinks a shitton of oil while you scream woa vtec just kicked in! nope because it will be actually your fucking rear axles who had shattered because they a tiny weak bitches
>rtawd vtec on a b20 is shit
>but muh honda reliability
not when you screw up your head like a fucking boyracer, yes you can build a reliable b20 vtec but its will cost the same than buying a fucking ae86
Op you dun goofed just move around to sell dope in it like>>15298758 and buy some rwd car for weekends
It'll be cheaper to sell that and buy an AWD version
>>15301777
Are you pretending to be retarded
>>15301834
>muh rwd
Fuck off
Yhats a huge and expensive project. Unless you have tons of cash and time to throw away, it's not worth it. You clearly don't understand what a ridiculous goal is for someone who "needed" a car bad enough to just pick up some econo suv
>>15301862
have you ever fucking tried at least to put a vtec in a b series shitty boresighted engine base, or at least drove one?
>muh rwd
yeah your right driving a fwd crv is way better
>>15301972
>muh RWD!
>muh ae86
Fuck off Corey
>>15296891
I did the 2wd->4wd conversion in my WJ, it required a front axle, driveshaft, transfer case, output housing, trans mount, shift lever, and a lot of sweat.
The WJ is a much more stout and simple vehicle than a CRV, and some manufactures have different frames (cough cough ford cough cough) for 2wd and 4wd models. You likely won't get spoonfed that information here.
Sell it and get a AWD/4WD somethingelse IMO. If you're really attached to it and feel you have the know how, junkyards and search engines are your friend.
>>15302908
I forgot to mention that I used all-junkyard parts, with a Vari-lok front axle, NP242HD, and double cardan shafts for ~$600.
>>15296972
My mates dad drives a CR-V and he's pretty cool.
