 SSIII Beams into a 97 GT Convertible? |
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 Apr 7, 2006 - 12:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '06 From Bayside, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi guys, I currently have a Beams front clip from a st202 SSIII. I was wondering which trim of the 6 Gen will be the best bet, and have the least modifying to make the swap work. I'm currently looking at a 97 GT convertible 5spd that houses a 5sfe. Just by modify mr2's I know that anything that houses a 5sfe originally can support a 3s engine family with minor or no modifications needed.
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Apr 7, 2006 - 1:05 AM
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5spd. GT is the way to go. Hard top or vert is up to you.
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Apr 7, 2006 - 10:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
^what he said
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Apr 7, 2006 - 11:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '06 From Bayside, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sweet I kinda figured that much, but just needed a 2nd opinion !
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Apr 7, 2006 - 11:44 PM
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The way I look at this, it's better to put it in a hatch. The vert is something like 200lbs heavier and the lack of roof makes the car less stiff and handle a little worse. This really doesn't matter most of the time, but if you're going to put a high powered NA motor in, it does. Most NA applications are for cars that are built to be quick and snappy handling. I just think putting it in a vert is starting a little handicapped. But, it might not be as bad I'm thinking.
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Apr 8, 2006 - 6:12 AM
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QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Apr 7, 2006 - 11:44 PM) [snapback]419018[/snapback] The way I look at this, it's better to put it in a hatch. The vert is something like 200lbs heavier and the lack of roof makes the car less stiff and handle a little worse. This really doesn't matter most of the time, but if you're going to put a high powered NA motor in, it does. Most NA applications are for cars that are built to be quick and snappy handling. I just think putting it in a vert is starting a little handicapped. But, it might not be as bad I'm thinking. Have you ever taken a ride in any 6gc vert? If so, have you ridden in one with high power? 200hp at the flywheel can be handled in these cars with NO problem. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 8, 2006 - 8:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
^i'll take ur word for it
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Apr 8, 2006 - 1:25 PM
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QUOTE(jgreening @ Apr 8, 2006 - 7:12 AM) [snapback]419088[/snapback] QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Apr 7, 2006 - 11:44 PM) [snapback]419018[/snapback] The way I look at this, it's better to put it in a hatch. The vert is something like 200lbs heavier and the lack of roof makes the car less stiff and handle a little worse. This really doesn't matter most of the time, but if you're going to put a high powered NA motor in, it does. Most NA applications are for cars that are built to be quick and snappy handling. I just think putting it in a vert is starting a little handicapped. But, it might not be as bad I'm thinking. Have you ever taken a ride in any 6gc vert? If so, have you ridden in one with high power? 200hp at the flywheel can be handled in these cars with NO problem. It's simple engineering, the vert has less support structure. The vert isn't going to have the rigidness of a coupe or hatch. And the vert is heavier. I'm sure it can handle all the power. That really isn't an issue. I'm sure your vert makes a good drag car, but a coupe or hatch with the same mods should go a little faster and turn a little better. I have never ridden in a 6gc vert. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Apr 8, 2006 - 1:50 PM
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does that mean your going to have a 96+ bumper for sale????
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Apr 8, 2006 - 8:23 PM
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Doesnt the convertible has a stiffer chassis than the hatch and coupe?
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Apr 8, 2006 - 9:47 PM
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QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Apr 8, 2006 - 6:23 PM) [snapback]419272[/snapback] Doesnt the convertible has a stiffer chassis than the hatch and coupe? why would you think that? 
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Apr 8, 2006 - 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(Hanyo @ Apr 8, 2006 - 10:47 PM) [snapback]419291[/snapback] QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Apr 8, 2006 - 6:23 PM) [snapback]419272[/snapback] Doesnt the convertible has a stiffer chassis than the hatch and coupe? why would you think that? He probably heard that the vert was less than a hatch or coupe and then got it backwards. Kind of like messing up a right and a left. It happends all the time. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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