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Old 02-25-2007, 11:39 PM
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Lord...that was pain in the *** to change...I couldn't get my old rear end off the PPF and had a time getting the new one on...and the front bolt didn't want to go in so I substituted w/ the an extra rear bolt...but:

The new torsen out of a 94 is now in my 90.

Did a redline fluid change and also changed out a leaky brake caliper and did a little body work from the wreck...I ran out of time so I need to sand/primer my rear bumper and put it ON and go ahead and get the dent out of my fenders next weekend.

Just had to update b/c I'm happy!
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nice work. go practice donuts.
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I'd like to try...sometime after I wake up tomorrow. lol.
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great, im looking forward to my rx7 guts swap in the next few weeks.
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Originally Posted by y8s
nice work. go practice donuts.

omg, i cant wait till I finish my swap for that.
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lol, me either, I'm just scared about toasting what is left of the poor factory clutch...

Finally got everything in minus the flywheel.

After doing that I'm having second thoughts about doing the clutch myself...such a pain in the *** w/ out a lift.
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Old 02-26-2007, 10:10 AM
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of course we won't believe any of it if you don't show us video
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Glad to hear you got it in. Enjoy.


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torsen is cool, but Im really excited about swapping in a rx7 diff after my turbo is settled
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You'll be fine doing the clutch. Its not as hard as some people work it up to be. Plus, after you do it 3-4 times, its as easy as changing your wheels.
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Originally Posted by getsidewaysd1
You'll be fine doing the clutch. Its not as hard as some people work it up to be. Plus, after you do it 3-4 times, its as easy as changing your wheels.
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+4 jackstands

and it's a total DIY job.
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yup! like having it on a zipper
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Good job on the upgrade!
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donuts are fun for the whole family.
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Sweet mm.
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Old 02-26-2007, 08:35 PM
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lol, I've heard its really not that hard...but damn thats going to be a pita though...oh well.

I've scheduled sometime over spring break to do the job...see how bad it is first hand then
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