The Swapzilla Story

OK, now that I've got things pretty much setup how I want it, I thought I'd post a few pics and a few mod list of my '92 loyale frankenwagon.

ok, it started as a '92 loyale wagon, the SPFI EA82, and the FWD 3AT tranny. it was reliable as all getout, but slow, and crappy. mostly as a result of the tranny. as a result it inherited the nickname POSUV.

well, after I got my '85 5mt d/r wagon, the loyale just sort of got pushed into the woods a forgotten.

now, a few years later, we'd already parted out the '85, and it came time to do wheel bearings, ball joint, tie rod ends, shocks, etc. etc. on my mom's 240k mile '92 FWD 4EAT Legacy. so she replaced it with an '01 legacy. and, we began parting out the '92.

this last spring I bought an RX tranny, and matching rear LSD. and a pair of adapter plates (one for the loyale and the other for the lifted wagon, a project for next summer).

and this summer, I put it all together. using the rear trailing arm assembly, pedal box, and linkage from the '85, the RX tranny, LSD, adapter plate, and EJ22.

Also, I got a set of 400/450lb/in adjustable coilovers that a buddy of mine had on his GC8 imp, as well as XT6 sway bars (only the front one is currently mounted), and a rear disc conversion (using 200SX calipers, for rear handbrake, though I haven't connected the cables yet.)

I also used the front bumper and grill from my '85, instead of the fat lip look of the loyales. aswell as the white wagon wheels

quick list:
'92 loyale
4WD conversion
MT conversion
Rear disc conversion
rear handbrake conversion
XT6 front sway bar
EJ22
RX FT4WD D/R tranny
custom one piece driveshaft
400/450 lb/in adjustable coilovers
White Wagon wheels

and some pics, first with my H-alloys on it (these have real crappy tires, so I just did it to run to Firestone):






underhood:


couple scenic shots here in Duluth:

 

SO since you named it swapzilla (my name) do i win somthing?!?!?!???

 

lol @ frankenwagon

 

remind me to give you a heartfelt pat on the back the next time I see you :biggrin:

 

It's not official until he updates his .sig.

 

no, but i think you owe me some money now.

 

I like that last pic!

 

Pic's look good