GSL swap for $200...
03-25-03, 09:48 PM
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GSL swap for $200...
I have an '85 12A I'm putting together and I need some help/advice. I can get the rear end out of a GSL for $200. This would give me the LSD and disk brakes on the rear.
My question is should I swap the front hubs as well so I have 14" wheels all the way around? I just ordered Brembo brake rotors for the front. If I switch they won't fit, right? Should I wait until the Brembo's wear out then swap everthing or return the rotors and go for everything now?
How will the rear end swap affect shocks and sway bar? I want to upgrade those as well. Is there anything else I should be worried about?
My question is should I swap the front hubs as well so I have 14" wheels all the way around? I just ordered Brembo brake rotors for the front. If I switch they won't fit, right? Should I wait until the Brembo's wear out then swap everthing or return the rotors and go for everything now?
How will the rear end swap affect shocks and sway bar? I want to upgrade those as well. Is there anything else I should be worried about?
03-26-03, 11:41 AM
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To be honest. I don't know. I think the guy has both. What is the diffenence btw GSL and GSL-SE?
This page doesn't have a GSL.
http://www.rx7.org/public/1st-gen.html
Is there a more complete comparision? I'd like to find one for the 2nd gen too.
This page doesn't have a GSL.
http://www.rx7.org/public/1st-gen.html
Is there a more complete comparision? I'd like to find one for the 2nd gen too.
03-26-03, 12:33 PM
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Unless I'm missing the boat and the base model is the GSL.
03-26-03, 01:39 PM
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HAHAHAA HOLLY ****, im stupid... (way to read shawn)
okay sorry about that. First what you need to do is figure out which your getting.. The gsl will have the same bolt pattern as the s and gs. THe gsl-se will have the wider spread bolt pattern, larger discs, and i belive the rear brake rotor's are vented. Im not really clear here on the brakes that you ordered. I looked pretty damn hard, and i dont belive that brembo makes brakes for 1st gens. maybe your thinking of bonez? Either way, the front brake rotors on 1stgens are a single peice rotor/hub.
okay sorry about that. First what you need to do is figure out which your getting.. The gsl will have the same bolt pattern as the s and gs. THe gsl-se will have the wider spread bolt pattern, larger discs, and i belive the rear brake rotor's are vented. Im not really clear here on the brakes that you ordered. I looked pretty damn hard, and i dont belive that brembo makes brakes for 1st gens. maybe your thinking of bonez? Either way, the front brake rotors on 1stgens are a single peice rotor/hub.
03-26-03, 03:56 PM
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The guy I talked with at Carbotech said he had a listing for the 12A '81-'83 and then a listing for '84-'85 that didn't specify the motor/model. Mine is an '85 so I told him to screw what the book had and order the '85.
I believe the link we both posted
said the brakes changed in '84 to the vented disks and larger size.
Can anyone tell me what the difference between a GSL and GSL-SE is?
I believe the link we both posted
said the brakes changed in '84 to the vented disks and larger size.Can anyone tell me what the difference between a GSL and GSL-SE is?
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