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 Attn Mangew & other ae82 gze conversion dudes!!!
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Sun, 23 February 2003 14:34
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Can u guys PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post or e-mail me as much info on the conversion as possible. I've searche these and many other forums for info and have got some, but a concise write up or first hand info would be greatly appreciated.
I'm especially after info on fitting the ZE gearbox and associated crossmember mods, and also fitting a vr4 I/C(if i've gotta cut out my front grill, etc).
So yeah, gimme all u got 
singlecam@4age.net
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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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May 2002
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Re: Attn Mangew & other ae82 gze conversion dudes!!!
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Mon, 24 February 2003 01:04
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Basically i used the existing ge gearbox and x-member mounts and ae82 x-member. The x-member mounts need to be repositioned to suit gze box. my x-mmeber is lower at the rear as it required a ~20mm spacer to occomodate the larger gze bellhousing. It clears my powersteering rack. As for exact measurements i cannot say, as it requires a lot of trial fitment and markings etc. 
In terms of a VR4 intercooler, i presume u have a jap spec one.
Im not to sure as i havent got one. I would get the dimensions and see how much space u have behind the grille etc.
There is a fair bit of room. But don't expect to run air-con. 
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Re: Attn Mangew & other ae82 gze conversion dudes!!!
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Mon, 24 February 2003 02:56
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Did u go top mount or front mount?
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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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Re: Attn Mangew & other ae82 gze conversion dudes!!!
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Mon, 24 February 2003 09:48
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It has been top-mounted with no scoop for past 4 months.
Trying my best to drive sedately is difficult
Anyways, its in the process of a front mount as of today.
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neverland
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September 2002
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Re: Attn Mangew & other ae82 gze conversion dudes!!!
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Mon, 24 February 2003 10:23
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hey mate how r you i see you having the same dilemma as i. i also am contemplating the gze and looking around the net for all possible fitting pros and cons. it seems everyone i have spoken to has said it is an easier upgrade than the 20v. i am getting mine around may so i can have it all ready to install at work in june when my boss wil be on a rally as we wont have much work on so the perfect oppertunity. but if you havent done it by then i will tell you every thing needed to do it.
but r you gonna do it yourself or pay someone to do it. that will be the biggest decision
i will still look around and let you know but i read daniel's(rolla sx) conversion and he seemed to go pretty well.
as you i would much rather the front mountd i/c becasue of the fact you can re route the piping so it has no harsh bends in it. not just for looks.
brad
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