87 GT-S, and my love for her

[Towman808]

So here it is, an 87 GT-S with a tranny, and body problems...

I just came across an 89 GT, and was hoping to use the tranny, and body parts from it on the 87...is this possible? Or, can i make the assumption that everything except the top end of the engine is workable?

I know the 87 is emission exempt, which is why I want to build it, plus I love the body style over the coupe

I also need brakes, rotors, and calipers on all corners <advice on best to use for daily driver/honda eater >

I'm not looking into turbo'ing the 3s-ge just yet but, thats another reason to keep the 87

Please be gentle with me, I'm a TN/celica virgin, so if you told me the sky was red so-to-speak I'd probably beleive you :P

Just in case the details got lost:

a swap of tranny from 89 GT to 87 GT-S?
swap the front fenders, p/s door from 89 to 87
atl, and anything else i can salvage from the 89 to the 87
plus advice on the brakes to look for...

Once again I want to take the time to thank all the mods, and contributors to this forum...great work all

Cheers, Rob

[Rick89GTS]

You can swap the tranny but the ratios are diff from the GT to the GTS. Not an expert on that but go to http://www.st162.com/forums/index.php and surf. Someone there did the swap and IIRC, they said the liked the gearing a bit better.

Front fenders and doors are the same; the interior panels have diff detailing but fit is no issue.

Most of the other parts are swappable, too many to list. Just check them against each car.

[Towman808]

thanks for the reply, and i appreciate your input...I'll look into that thread you left

this is where I'm at atm...I have the 89 GT in my possession, and I have to wait until Tues. to pick up the GT-S. Once I have both, it's go time...hopefully the tranny issue won't hinder the project too much.

Again thanks for the input

Rob

[Rick89GTS]

No problem. The site above will be a very helpful resource for you. Good luck with your project.