conversion from rhd to lhd

[oliverstone]

hi guys.i would like converted legnum from rhd to lhd.is there enybody with experience?cheers Thomas

[Louis]

Yes! there are at least 2 guys who have done this, I believe one is from Poland, I am sure they will be along soon, or someone who knows who has done this will be along to let you know who. there are photos on here somewhere.

[GalantOnly]

That what I did for living last couple of years...
Where are you from?

[Louis]

sorted

[oliverstone]

That what I did for living last couple of years...
Where are you from?

hi am from czech republik,how mutch it cost to do it if i bring the car to u and how long is gona take.thanks

[GalantOnly]

And the price depends on:

1. if your car is M/T or A/T.
2. how much equipment you want in your converted car (electric seats, heated seats, sunroof, 4 airabgs, cruise control, xenon, headlamp leveling, headlamp washer and so on...)
3. if you have a donor car.

I'm about to convert one at the moment, deadline marts. Then I have another customer waiting for conversion. So next two month, I can't.

[oliverstone]

And the price depends on:

1. if your car is M/T or A/T.
2. how much equipment you want in your converted car (electric seats, heated seats, sunroof, 4 airabgs, cruise control, xenon, headlamp leveling, headlamp washer and so on...)
3. if you have a donor car.

I'm about to convert one at the moment, deadline marts. Then I have another customer waiting for conversion. So next two month, I can't.

hi alex,i have automatic transmision,i dont have heated seats,sunroof,xenonhead washer.i have 2 airbags and electric seats.friend of main got scrap yard for japanis car,i can have all parts u want fromgalant 2.4 v6 left hand drive.

[swinks]

I believe one is from Poland, I am sure they will be along soon, or someone who knows who has done this will be along to let you know who. there are photos on here somewhere.

There about 6 to 8 already converted Legnums in PL I'm aware of.
Basically, you need to decide which method would you like to choose:
- vr4 as a base vehicle and fl Galant v6 as a donor
- fl Galant v6 as a base vehicle and vr4 as a donor.
Both ways were done in PL and apparently nowadays opinion is that it's better and safe to do first mentioned way.
Anyway, you need to find any Galant v6 after 2nd facelift (2001) as a donor vehicle with undamaged front end. Method is to cut out firewall from donor vehicle and weld into vr4 (some fiddling with chasis number to preserve). It's down to swap steering rack and auxiliares from v6 to vr4.
So along welding you will need to swap:
- interior (main dash, centre console, seats, door cards, etc.)
- brake, clutch, gas pedals (manual), or a/t pedals and linkage
- handbrake
- electric looms
- side mirrors
- headlights
- steering rack
- some of engine auxilliares
- wiper motor and blades
That's what I remember.
Overall, the most important part of the job is swap of firewall. It's not area for any cowboy amateur job due to safety feature. It must be a profi job by very very skilled welder.
There are few pictures in Kochajj thread how he's done his LHD conversion.

[oliverstone]

There about 6 to 8 already converted Legnums in PL I'm aware of.
Basically, you need to decide which method would you like to choose:
- vr4 as a base vehicle and fl Galant v6 as a donor
- fl Galant v6 as a base vehicle and vr4 as a donor.
Both ways were done in PL and apparently nowadays opinion is that it's better and safe to do first mentioned way.
Anyway, you need to find any Galant v6 after 2nd facelift (2001) as a donor vehicle with undamaged front end. Method is to cut out firewall from donor vehicle and weld into vr4 (some fiddling with chasis number to preserve). It's down to swap steering rack and auxiliares from v6 to vr4.
So along welding you will need to swap:
- interior (main dash, centre console, seats, door cards, etc.)
- brake, clutch, gas pedals (manual), or a/t pedals and linkage
- handbrake
- electric looms
- side mirrors
- headlights
- steering rack
- some of engine auxilliares
- wiper motor and blades
That's what I remember.
Overall, the most important part of the job is swap of firewall. It's not area for any cowboy amateur job due to safety feature. It must be a profi job by very very skilled welder.
There are few pictures in Kochajj thread how he's done his LHD conversion.

hi mate,thanks a lot.ive been contact ba some guy from denmark.at the moment i wait for his answer how mutch its gona cost rougly.but hi look very busy.

[GalantOnly]

hi alex,i have automatic transmision,i dont have heated seats,sunroof,xenonhead washer.i have 2 airbags and electric seats.friend of main got scrap yard for japanis car,i can have all parts u want fromgalant 2.4 v6 left hand drive.

It's very important, that the LHD Galant, you're talking about as donor car, is made in marts 2000 or later. And it must be 2.5, not 2.4 or 2.0... Otherwise, the most important pieces for conversion is missing.

[alex k]

Hi, where are you living in czech republic? I´m from Zittau in Germany, its 5 km from poland and 10 km from czech. I have a friend in Berlin. he does a very good job with LHD conversion and engin swaps to LHD cars.
maybe you can contact him, english is no problem. look at

teske-motors.com

[zorglub]

i m interested as well by a LHD conversion, any range of price can you give me (just for conversion considering we have a donor V6)

[GalantOnly]

2500-3000 eur

[Bexs]

I`ve bought a LHD VR4 in Bulgaria. And the guy sold now another LHD VR4. I think he also knows some guys which can convert a VR4 from RHD to LHD.

[DANIPPON]

It's very important, that the LHD Galant, you're talking about as donor car, is made in marts 2000 or later. And it must be 2.5, not 2.4 or 2.0... Otherwise, the most important pieces for conversion is missing.

I have the intention to one day buy a VR-4 and make the conversion to LHD. my galant 2.5 is 98.g, what exactly does not correspond with VR-4 for the job, electrical wiring, or? tnx

[GalantOnly]

I have the intention to one day buy a VR-4 and make the conversion to LHD. my galant 2.5 is 98.g, what exactly does not correspond with VR-4 for the job, electrical wiring, or? tnx

Front crossmember and steering rack

[DANIPPON]

crossmember? -sorry I do not understand. I have to use my car as a donor because of the firewall and the chassis number, I was just wondering what else I need to purchase excess

[GalantOnly]

You will use your '98 N/A V6 chassis number on the converted VR4?! Is that really legal in Croatia??
Crossmember is also called front subframe

[zorglub]

It's very important, that the LHD Galant, you're talking about as donor car, is made in marts 2000 or later. And it must be 2.5, not 2.4 or 2.0... Otherwise, the most important pieces for conversion is missing.

Why we have to find a 2000 or more donor car ? i gonna buy a facelift 98 Legnum so i can't get a 1998-99 LHD V6 donor car ?

[GalantOnly]

Why we have to find a 2000 or more donor car ? i gonna buy a facelift 98 Legnum so i can't get a 1998-99 LHD V6 donor car ?

I thought that post #16 explains it... But allright, just try to use LHD '98 V6 and see what happens.