Stealth to 3000gt Conversion - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

ace_mechanic71 · 07-11-2008, 02:46 AM

Well I did a thorough search on the subject and did not get the answers I wanted so im doing a step by step write up as I do the conversion. I wanted a VR4 from the begining but got a great deal on my 94 rt/tt. So here goes. The first thing you will need are all the 3kgt parts, I got alot of mis-match parts because i'm painting the car anyway, Tail caps, center garnish, tail lights, rear wing from base model, rear bumper, wiring harness. First thing I did was remove all the factory 2nd gen stealth stuff from the rear. Clean the back of the car to remove 10 lbs of dirt and rocks. Then gather some tools. You need a drill with a spot weld removal bit

(harbor frieght $5.00) a 1/8" drill bit, a gas mig welder, hole saw. If you dont have all this stuff as I do then its a good time to make friends with someone who does. Here is the page at car domain i have all the pics at
ace_mechanic71's 1994 Dodge Stealth on CarDomain - Page 9

As you can see from the pictures you have to drill out the spot welds on all three pieces in order to relocate them about 2 inches lower. Before you take the spot weld remover to the welds drill all the welds with the 1/8" drill bit so it has something to center itself in. Careful not to drill too deep, or you will be filling alot of holes with the welder.

Here is the piece that was removed in order to lower it about an inch and a half to two inches. Its easier to bolt the tail light cap to the car then tack weld the bracket in place.

ace_mechanic71 · 07-11-2008, 03:04 AM

cont..
Now on to the center, as you drill out the welds you will come to some body seam sealer, just cut it with a knife. There are two spots that have it.

ace_mechanic71 · 07-11-2008, 03:07 AM

Ok, I bolted on the tail light caps so I could bolt on the metal pieces I needed to weld on.

Marked where the bracket goes then pulled it off in order to grind down the paint to weld.

Ground down the paint and started welding, after which I primered over the bare metal.

ace_mechanic71 · 07-11-2008, 03:08 AM

All done welding. You have to bolt on the body parts at each step to ensure things line up right before you weld up the brackets. I got lucky and did not have to remove and reweld things because i took my time. You can do all of this in a day, now that you know how involved it is. Over all its wasnt that bad, just takes patience, and having the right tools.

Here are some pics of the ongoing conversion, I have everything except the 2nd gen 3kgt sideskirts. All the stealth parts are going to a friend of mine.

LeRoyDL · 07-12-2008, 08:45 PM

Who shit on your turns? Ever hear of black out? those look like poop! Gratz on that hood though!!

TT4ME · 07-12-2008, 08:51 PM

This thread makes me cry. Good writeup though!

njrbd · 07-12-2008, 08:53 PM

Very nice! Now do the rest!!!! I see that 3rd gen front bumper in the garage waiting to be put on.

ace_mechanic71 · 07-20-2008, 06:41 PM

Yea, its on there now. lol, just needs some more work.

ace_mechanic71 · 07-20-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeRoyDL

Who shit on your turns? Ever hear of black out? those look like poop! Gratz on that hood though!!

At least its not ANOTHER 99 conversion. lol

Firestorm95RT · 08-03-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TT4ME

This thread makes me cry. Good writeup though!

a-men to that.

07-11-2008, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
ace_mechanic71 Converted RT/TT=VR4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson Drives: 01 Ram, 94 Stealth Trader Rating: (9)	Stealth to 3000gt Conversion Well I did a thorough search on the subject and did not get the answers I wanted so im doing a step by step write up as I do the conversion. I wanted a VR4 from the begining but got a great deal on my 94 rt/tt. So here goes. The first thing you will need are all the 3kgt parts, I got alot of mis-match parts because i'm painting the car anyway, Tail caps, center garnish, tail lights, rear wing from base model, rear bumper, wiring harness. First thing I did was remove all the factory 2nd gen stealth stuff from the rear. Clean the back of the car to remove 10 lbs of dirt and rocks. Then gather some tools. You need a drill with a spot weld removal bit (harbor frieght $5.00) a 1/8" drill bit, a gas mig welder, hole saw. If you dont have all this stuff as I do then its a good time to make friends with someone who does. Here is the page at car domain i have all the pics at ace_mechanic71's 1994 Dodge Stealth on CarDomain - Page 9 As you can see from the pictures you have to drill out the spot welds on all three pieces in order to relocate them about 2 inches lower. Before you take the spot weld remover to the welds drill all the welds with the 1/8" drill bit so it has something to center itself in. Careful not to drill too deep, or you will be filling alot of holes with the welder. Here is the piece that was removed in order to lower it about an inch and a half to two inches. Its easier to bolt the tail light cap to the car then tack weld the bracket in place. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2525538/1 Dr650's ready to install and converting car to run off E-85 1994 RT/TT Stock with boost controller 300whp/338wtq 13.4@102.5 Hired wrench/painter Will work for parts! Last edited by ace_mechanic71 : 07-11-2008 at 03:05 AM.

07-11-2008, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
ace_mechanic71 Converted RT/TT=VR4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson Drives: 01 Ram, 94 Stealth Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion cont.. Now on to the center, as you drill out the welds you will come to some body seam sealer, just cut it with a knife. There are two spots that have it.

07-11-2008, 03:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
ace_mechanic71 Converted RT/TT=VR4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson Drives: 01 Ram, 94 Stealth Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion Ok, I bolted on the tail light caps so I could bolt on the metal pieces I needed to weld on. Marked where the bracket goes then pulled it off in order to grind down the paint to weld. Ground down the paint and started welding, after which I primered over the bare metal. Last edited by ace_mechanic71 : 07-11-2008 at 09:28 PM.

07-11-2008, 03:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
ace_mechanic71 Converted RT/TT=VR4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson Drives: 01 Ram, 94 Stealth Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion All done welding. You have to bolt on the body parts at each step to ensure things line up right before you weld up the brackets. I got lucky and did not have to remove and reweld things because i took my time. You can do all of this in a day, now that you know how involved it is. Over all its wasnt that bad, just takes patience, and having the right tools. Here are some pics of the ongoing conversion, I have everything except the 2nd gen 3kgt sideskirts. All the stealth parts are going to a friend of mine. Last edited by ace_mechanic71 : 07-11-2008 at 09:35 PM.

07-12-2008, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
LeRoyDL Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Drives: 1992 R/T TT Conv. Trader Rating: (46)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion Who shit on your turns? Ever hear of black out? those look like poop! Gratz on that hood though!! __________________ 1992 Stealth R/T Drive Train/Performance: Aem FPR (Rob's adapter), DR650r's, Borla Cat-Back, Dejon Intake / Blow Through Setup, GM Maf / Maf-T, Greddy E-Manage (Blue), Greddy E-01 Boost controller, Greddy Type RS BOV, Maximal Performance Solid Motor Mounts, MSD Ignition Wires, Optima Yellow Top Battery, Spec Stage 3 6 puck Clutch, Walbro Fuel Pump. Exterior/Appearance: 1999 3000GT Front Bumper, Headlamps and Turn Signals, Second Generation Stealth Hood, Side Skirts/Door Caps, Rear Bumper and OEM 96 Wing. Interior: Cianci Triple 60mm Gauge Pod (matching passenger side replacement), Greddy Counter Weight Shift Knob, Greddy Silver 60mm P/H/W Gauges (center replacement and gauge pod), LC-1 Wide Band, M515 PDA/MMCD Data Logger, Seattle Roller Bearing Short Throw Shifter. Suspension/Wheels: Black Racing Pro N1 17x9 Wheels, Cusco Front and Rear Strut Bars, Ground Control Coil Overs (Stock ECS Struts), Stealth TT Brake Upgrade. Soon To Come: A drivable car!!!! To Do: Finish building/Install motor, Install Water/Meth Injection, Tune Properly, Paint and Install AWD Conversion parts (after motor break in/tuned).

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07-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
TT4ME Black Beast Rebuild 94% Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin Drives: 94 TT, 92 ES, 92 TT Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion This thread makes me cry. Good writeup though!

07-12-2008, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
njrbd Car PC Tech Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brooklyn Drives: 94VR4 95SL 96GS 97M3 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion Very nice! Now do the rest!!!! I see that 3rd gen front bumper in the garage waiting to be put on. __________________ www.romasparts.com

07-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
ace_mechanic71 Converted RT/TT=VR4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson Drives: 01 Ram, 94 Stealth Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Stealth to 3000gt Conversion Yea, its on there now. lol, just needs some more work. Last edited by ace_mechanic71 : 07-20-2008 at 06:58 PM.