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Old 02-03-2004, 08:25 AM
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Anyone know if this is a drop and bolt-up operation?

I am looking to by an '86 or '87 CGT to replace my '83, and have found several nice examples for cheap - but there auto (yuk).
Old 02-03-2004, 08:26 AM
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Default a LOT of work, heres a good link

basically requires a donor car and then swapping the front cubby portion of the floorpans... cause the auto tranny is smaller than the manual, the manual wouldnt fit into the cubby of the automatic car. then theres the whole clutch deal... read the page, has exactly the info you need!<ul><li><a href="http://voyager.igdc.com/kenf/jon/joncgt.htm">http://voyager.igdc.com/kenf/jon/joncgt.htm</a></li></ul>
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ewwwww....ugly. Scratch that idea, thanks for the info.
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yeah, thats more work than its worth
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that was my car that was converted, trust me, it wasn't worth it.
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That's not what I want to hear : - (
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Just being honest, you needs lots of parts and time.
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Default I wonder why in the hell they did it like that...

Wouldnt have been cheaper just to make it all the same floor pans and all?
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I have 3 CGT's, maybe 1 will give it's life to assist in the swap.
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LOL...... scary looking isn't? car still runs like a champ.


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