1981 Tercel AWD conversion

[KillrZero]

Hello, first time posting here.
I just picked up an 81 Tercel and want to do something fun with it.
Im wondering how I could convert it to AWD fairly simply.
Would the AWD parts from a 2nd gen Tercel (tranny rear diff and axles) more or less just bolt up?

Eventually Id like to do an engine swap, most likely a 4a-ge. If I were to get a AWD tranny from a 2nd gen Tercel, would that tranny fit onto a 4a-ge?

[4speedsleeper]

You are talking about to completely different beasts so no they don't just bolt up it woukd take some modding.

[KillrZero]

So what would be the best way of going about converting a first gen Tercel to AWD?

[ARCHINSTL]

Originally Posted by KillrZero

So what would be the best way of going about converting a first gen Tercel to AWD?

Without wishing to sound facetious - "Buy a Gen II 4WD Wagon."
The short list of needs: The T4WD transmission (scarce in itself); the rest of the T4WD drivetrain and rear end; an unbelievable modification to the body and rear suspension mounting points.
Or - and again without wishing to sound facetious or snarky - mount the Gen I body on a 4WD truck chassis - I know it's been done with a Gen II sedan - dunno about Gen I.
I believe Toy did make a 4WD Gen II sedan, but never brought to North America.
We do have a great T4WD Club at www.tercel4wd.com/forums/.
Tom M.

[Tercel GTS]

There was a 4th gen awd Corsa but JDM only.

[KillrZero]

Would it be a lot simpler to simply convert to RWD?

[Tercel GTS]

If you want awd get a Celica alltrac. If you want rwd get an ae86 or kp61 (like mine in sig). Converting is expensive and can make a car unstable. Start with a platform that's setup for what you want and it'll be far safer and cheaper.

Park next to a 93 Celica and notice it's about the size of the Tercel anyway and comes with a 3sgte turbo!