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Title: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 01 April 2005, 09:56

Hi all, as all good student do at this time of year, I am looking to spend my student loan on this summers project.

Having just bought the missus a 2dr 8v for parts, I am going to be left with a fairly good shell plus other parts. Also, I have seen a local guy selling a Syncro for silly money, so am begining to see the formulation of my summer project. However, does the drive train go into the 3 door shell, or am i going to need to modify the rear suspention turrets a lot?

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: Gambit on 01 April 2005, 10:35

you'll need the syncro floor also. its alot of work!!!

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 01 April 2005, 11:17

Ahh, of course, for the front to rear drive shaft tunnel...?

The golf is a monocoq design isnt it, ie the fllor pan is integral to the shell?

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: topher on 01 April 2005, 11:35

Have to raise the boot floor too, to fit the rear diff in. Ever looked in the boot of a rallye ? aint much room for subs :tongue:

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 01 April 2005, 11:49

Funnily enoghy my GF's dad has a Rallye shell outside his workshop, he is planning a lancia deltla/golf hybrid. May pop round and have a ganders.

Didn't relly look too closely when we were lifting the shell onto a trailer by hand. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: Dizzie on 02 April 2005, 20:08

weld the bottom of the sync to the top of the mk2 and you're away... in a fashion :grin:

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 03 April 2005, 11:06

I don't mind bodging a job no and again, but a full cut and shut is beyond even me!

Title: Re: Would a Syncro drivetrain fit a 3dr 8v Shell?
Post by: Dannyd on 03 April 2005, 11:44

THERE ONE ON E-BAY AT THE MO!