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12a to 13b re conversion

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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12a to 13b re conversion

just trying to get some figures so i can decide whether or not to do the engine swap or do my suspension. i know i need to get new engine mounts and have to relocate them, but im not sure if i need to get a new transmission or driveshaft or anything else of that nature. any other info or suggestions you guys got would be great thanks
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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I wish I could be happy with just a 12A to 13B conversion.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I was sitting on if I wanted a 13b-rew engine, I depends what you want. If you want straightline power then go for the higher hp engine, but if you want to take corners like no tomorrow you're better off getting a modified nikki carb and putting 2 grand into your suspension. I think auto cross is more fun so I'm for the suspension. Also, it's way cheaper (about 2 grand for a good suspension set up, a minimum of 4 grand to swap your engine)
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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jeff is funny, i'd be happy with a 13b to 20b conversion
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Me too!
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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Oh my luck stars!!!

You are the light at the end of my tunnel.... Your website that you just posted, has given me everything that I need to know for my GSL-SE 13B-RE project.

I thank you for posting this.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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