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88 GXL swap options

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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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88 GXL swap options

I have a 88GXL but wanting to upgrade.
I am considering second gen turbo swap, V8 swap, or third gen rx7 tt swap.

please rate on feasiblility, cost, how car handles with swap, difficulty..

Mine runs so good though I am prob going to sell it for $3000 then buy a second gen with a blown drivetrain.

Call me at 7046519767 if interested
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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If interested in what?

Any swap is "feasible" but some are nonsensical.
For instance, given the work involved, a 3rd gen TT swap seems silly to me as the same amount of power could be made with upgrades to a 2nd gen T2 and no fabrication would be required.

A V-8 swap is also relatively easy and completely changes the character of the car.
Handling/weight distribution is essentially unchanged and there is a lot of info available on the myriad small details involved. If you start with a good rolling chassis (suspension/brakes/interior intact and ready to go) figure between 5 and 10K to drop in a V-8.

If you want a 2nd gen turbo, just buy a good running example and be done...why bother with a swap when the real deal can be had?
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