87 base engine into 88 gxl body
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87 base engine into 88 gxl body
Ok, I have an 87 base w/ 5spd. I'm looking at buying an 88 gxl body w/ everything except the engine. I want to swap my current engine into it but the only concern I have is about power steering. My current RX was not equipped with the option so therefore the engine was not outfitted w/ the pump. If the power steering rack in the GXL I'm purchasing remains in the car then I don't know if I will have a problem with the swap. Any insight into this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I say swap the manual rack from your car (along with tie rod ends) into the new car. Unless you're a serious wuss power steering isn't necessary. Manual rack is much nicer IMHO, and less to go wrong.
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