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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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suspension and diff swap?

i have searched the forum but havent found what parts i will nees to make this pain free. if someone has done this before and can pass down the knowledge i would appreciate it. i have an 84 gs 5spd and i am getting my hands on an se for the suspension, brakes and diff. my first ? will my tranny mount to the rear assembly. also can i mount FC calpiers to the se mounting points?
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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why wouldn't you keep the SE for its suspension, lsd, and braakes???? why the swap??
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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i want all of it but i want to replace the calipers with FC ones. i can do that cant i?
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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it can be done.but if you get the SE, why not just stick with the SE. they are the ultimate first gen!
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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i am aware that the braking is outstanding on the FBs but imagine having 4 piston calipers all around with a bigger master cylinder no brake fade and 60-0 in?? imagine that would be bad ***.
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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ok. your gettin a second gen for the susp. rear end. and brakes?
i think everyone is thinkin a gsl-se first gen.
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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yeah i am getting a se for the *** goodies but i ran into a kid in my town who is parting out his 2nd gen so i was thinkin about gettin some **** from him possibly his whole car.
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