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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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5 Lug Front Conversion on GSL-SE

Hello all
i am making a parts list for my upcoming project car(84 or 85 GSL-SE). i found very good information on the 5 lug rear conversion but have had no luck finding any good information about the front 5 lug swap. what parts are needed?

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Take a look here: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?...067ddb6ba4c520

Nice car, there is a few guys in my car club with similar cars.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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thanks for the comments...the speed3 is actually the gf's.

if i am reading this right i would need the big brake front kit, then supply the spindle, calipers, and rotors myself. sound fairly straight forward.




the orange one was mine...but i sold it 2 days ago. now this is my only mode of transport:




so far my plans include:

full RB suspension
brake & hub conversion
interior work

engine i am undecided but might proceed as follows:

13b ported(haven't read enough about street vs. bridge to decide)
undecided about carb vs. efi setup(again, haven't read enough about it)
paint
wheels


this car will be my weekend/fun/road course car. i am not looking to get 400+ hp etc. but the main reason for the conversion is wheel options and brake upgrade.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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You already have the spindle if your 1st gen is an SE.
All you need to find is the TII calipers and brake rotors.
Personally, I ordered all new brake lines from RE as well as the complete front and rear Big brake kit... Came out incredible and the car stops like a new car now...

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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you also need hubs. i overlooked it at first
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