|
| ||
|
All Wheel Drive Options
If you are truly looking to "Hot Rod" something, I'd suggest either an Olds Bravado or GM AWD Astro-Safari van. (Hear me out before you start laughing!) Both models, pre 99, used a tough viscous clutch AWD transfer case. Basically the same case that was used in the Syclone-Typhoon models. While the SyTys didn't come with 500hp, many folks have pushed them to that level and beyond. (In 99 they switched to an electronic clutch. The jury is still out on this transfer case, but it seems to be less dependable due to the required electronics.) A small block V-8 will drop right in to the Astro-Safari AWD van with only oil pan mods and motor mounts being needed. (Two companies offer parts to do it.) Several folks have dropped big blocks into these vans, but I'm not aware of any running AWD. Front diff, locker or limited slip asdf You have to have slip between the two front wheels if you want to turn a corner because the outside wheel travels a 'lot' farther then the inside... The Bravada is probably a tight fit for a V-8 as I've read that is the case for the S-series trucks. Still, kits are out there to do it. Of course you could also build your own Syclone-Typhoon type truck by swapping the above mentioned T-case into any of the S-series 4x4 trucks and SUVs. In fact, you could do the same to a fullsize GM truck or SUV, but you may need to carefully match transmission output shafts and the like. As for the mention of AWD leaving you with only 1 wheel drive on ice, that isn't the case with this AWD system. The standard torque split is roughly 60-40 rear-front with it easily shifting to 50-50 when slip is detected. (The system is a viscous clutch and a speed difference between ends causes the fluid to heat and lock the clutch plates together. While it isn't "locked" like a true 4x4 system, you will NEVER experience 1 wheel drive. (I've been impressed how quickly the system reacts and in real-world conditions, you never notice any slip. My AWD van has over 160K miles on it and I used it as a snowmobile tow vehicle for many years in New Hampshire and Maine. It is still my preferred ride when the roads get slick.) new addition i just bought a 1993 jeep grand cherokee limited with 172k for my wife to drive. she likes it a lot, but i want to make sure she's... Matt 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4 96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion Van 130series Land Cruiser 2007 & VW Touareg TDi uses Japanese Aisin slushbox the Only mulbreastudes of 6 are okay....;)) (if only because an inline-6 leaves more room on the side of the engine, for aftermarket bells & whistles....:)) (OTOH, it might be worse, the shape of...
|
||||||||
