Swapped from an 87 & 89 GXL into an 86 GX
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Swapped from an 87 & 89 GXL into an 86 GX
I have come across two GXL's, 87 & 89, being parted out and was wondering what was compatible with my 86 GX. Fenders, hatch, doors, interior pieces, seats, intakes, anything worth swapping? My motor(158K) is getting yanked and street ported pretty soon, I'm just hoping the ATF trick will buy me another summer of driving.
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I would change out the entire suspension so that you can upgrade to the 5-lug wheels, big brakes, and LSD. Check all 3 propeller shafts for binding, and install the best one in your car.
You may want to consider porting the 89 engine, instead, as it has more stock HP and a fuel rail that doesn't tend to leak like the 86 & 87. The 89 intake is kinda funky so some people don't like it, but it does offer more HP.
You may want to consider porting the 89 engine, instead, as it has more stock HP and a fuel rail that doesn't tend to leak like the 86 & 87. The 89 intake is kinda funky so some people don't like it, but it does offer more HP.
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You would benefit from the bigger front brakes, five-bolt hubs, LSD?, you could use the front fenders, hatch, bigger sway bars?, you could get the cooler outside mirrors? and front face? The interior trim pieces on the 87 for sure (color dependant of course)....
The door skins on the 89 wouldn't be the same, the intake on the 89 isn't the same but I think you could graft it on to your car along with the harnes and computer.
The door skins on the 89 wouldn't be the same, the intake on the 89 isn't the same but I think you could graft it on to your car along with the harnes and computer.
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Originally posted by Evil Aviator
I would change out the entire suspension so that you can upgrade to the 5-lug wheels, big brakes, and LSD. Check all 3 propeller shafts for binding, and install the best one in your car.
I would change out the entire suspension so that you can upgrade to the 5-lug wheels, big brakes, and LSD. Check all 3 propeller shafts for binding, and install the best one in your car.
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Originally posted by jimmyv13
How much of a PITA would this be?
How much of a PITA would this be?
But OHHH what a project!
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Originally posted by jimmyv13
How much of a PITA would this be?
How much of a PITA would this be?
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The "GX" model is supposed to be a Canadian only model.  Something like a base model, but slotted between the base and GXL models.
The "GX" model is supposed to be a Canadian only model.  Something like a base model, but slotted between the base and GXL models.
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Originally posted by RETed
The "GX" model is supposed to be a Canadian only model.  Something like a base model, but slotted between the base and GXL models.
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The "GX" model is supposed to be a Canadian only model.  Something like a base model, but slotted between the base and GXL models.
-Ted
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2
is the speedo in miles or kilometers?....
is the speedo in miles or kilometers?....
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I have (well, had) and 87 GX. It had an auto tranny, manual windows, no sunroof, and the heavy-duty suspension and road-speed-sensitive power steering of the GXL. From what I understood of it, the GX was the GXL less the AAS.
Also, I have the original owner's manual for one of my 86's, and it lists X and GX models in the back, something having to do with weight, I believe. For 86, apparently, the base model was supposed to be called the X. The book was written in like July of 85.
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Also, I have the original owner's manual for one of my 86's, and it lists X and GX models in the back, something having to do with weight, I believe. For 86, apparently, the base model was supposed to be called the X. The book was written in like July of 85.
Ren
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