 SSIII Beams into a 97 GT Convertible? |
 Apr 7, 2006 - 12:56 AM
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Hi guys, I currently have a Beams front clip from a st202 SSIII. I was wondering which trim of the 6 Gen will be the best bet, and have the least modifying to make the swap work. I'm currently looking at a 97 GT convertible 5spd that houses a 5sfe. Just by modify mr2's I know that anything that houses a 5sfe originally can support a 3s engine family with minor or no modifications needed.
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Apr 7, 2006 - 11:44 PM
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The way I look at this, it's better to put it in a hatch. The vert is something like 200lbs heavier and the lack of roof makes the car less stiff and handle a little worse. This really doesn't matter most of the time, but if you're going to put a high powered NA motor in, it does. Most NA applications are for cars that are built to be quick and snappy handling. I just think putting it in a vert is starting a little handicapped. But, it might not be as bad I'm thinking.
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JDMsw20 SSIII Beams into a 97 GT Convertible? Apr 7, 2006 - 12:56 AM
defgeph 5spd. GT is the way to go. Hard top or vert is up ... Apr 7, 2006 - 1:05 AM JoKeRkId613 ^what he said Apr 7, 2006 - 10:24 PM JDMsw20 sweet I kinda figured that much, but just needed a... Apr 7, 2006 - 11:10 PM
jgreening QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Apr 7, 2006 - 1... Apr 8, 2006 - 6:12 AM JoKeRkId613 ^i'll take ur word for it Apr 8, 2006 - 8:05 AM Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(jgreening @ Apr 8, 2006 - 7:12... Apr 8, 2006 - 1:25 PM Tech9ine does that mean your going to have a 96+ bumper for... Apr 8, 2006 - 1:50 PM CelicaZR Doesnt the convertible has a stiffer chassis than ... Apr 8, 2006 - 8:23 PM Hanyo QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Apr 8, 2006 - 6:23 ... Apr 8, 2006 - 9:47 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(Hanyo @ Apr 8, 2006 - 10:47 PM... Apr 8, 2006 - 10:29 PM |
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