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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Red face What is interchangable between a 84T and a 88n/a

I have a 88 n/a 5 spd 2seater, the 84 is the same except its turbo. What body parts, engine parts, and interior parts can i change?? Also is the tranny in the turbo the LSD, I think thats what its called. Let me know all info anyone know about this. It will be veryhelpful in upgrading my 88 and restoring it as much as possible. Thank You
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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yes, the DIfferential, is a pos. THat is a very nice thing to have if you race. but, not many things are able to be swapped, because the two seater is shorter. But try for all means.
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by XGames415
I have a 88 n/a 5 spd 2seater, the 84 is the same except its turbo. What body parts, engine parts, and interior parts can i change?? Also is the tranny in the turbo the LSD, I think thats what its called. Let me know all info anyone know about this. It will be veryhelpful in upgrading my 88 and restoring it as much as possible. Thank You
There are 2 versions of the Z31... the 84 - 86 & the 87 - 89. ONLY THE Z31T FROM 87 - 89 HAD THE LSD DIFFERENTIAL. The 84 - 86 Turbos did not.

The body changes were minor, but there are differences.
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfMan
but, not many things are able to be swapped, because the two seater is shorter. But try for all means.
where did he say 2+2? from what i read, both are 2 seaters. all the interior should be swappable, thought the steering wheels are different. i think doors are the same. the hood, bumpers, and fenders are a bit different, as are the headlights. taillights are different. 4 lug wheels vs 5 lug. anyone else want to get what i missed?
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by XGames415
I have a 88 n/a 5 spd 2seater, the 84 is the same except its turbo. What body parts, engine parts, and interior parts can i change?? Also is the tranny in the turbo the LSD, I think thats what its called. Let me know all info anyone know about this. It will be veryhelpful in upgrading my 88 and restoring it as much as possible. Thank You
most parts will change
Exterior:
if you change fenders, it will look like ***. Go look at the two.
Hood, headlights, and front bumper has to be done as a unit.

Interior:
door panels will not. otherwise, everything else will

Drivetrain:
Transmissions are not LSD.
Differentials can be LSD. (LSD stands for limited slip differential).
You don't have an LSD in either of your cars.

If you want more help, get specific. Lots of parts change. Lots of parts won't. Lots of parts will require other parts to change as well.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Red face Thanks for the posts

Thanks for everything. Yeah I like my 88 front end better. So I could swap the
84's rear end for the better but my tranny in the 88 is good??? The 84 has the "ford" tranny and mine is the other. I heard the "ford" tranny poops out after some power is added. Other than that. Body and interior is somewhat what I was after but more along the lines as rear end and tranny, Which is better. Thanks Adam
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by XGames415
So I could swap the 84's rear end for the better
Switching differentials would be a waste of time.... YOU DON'T HAVE THE LSD IN EITHER CAR.

Originally Posted by AZ-ZBum
Drivetrain:
Transmissions are not LSD.
Differentials can be LSD. (LSD stands for limited slip differential).
You don't have an LSD in either of your cars.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Does the 88 turbo have a lsd diff?

and he did not say what kind the 84 was, and I did not know there were n/a 2 seaters, I am kinda new to this frame, but have done many repairs so far, and also in the middle of splicing a few z's together.

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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfMan
Does the 88 turbo have a lsd diff?
Here's my earlier post:

Originally Posted by NismoPick
ONLY THE Z31T FROM 87 - 89 HAD THE LSD DIFFERENTIAL. The 84 - 86 Turbos did not.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfMan
and he did not say what kind the 84 was
really???

Originally Posted by XGames415
I have a 88 n/a 5 spd 2seater, the 84 is the same except its turbo.
yes he did.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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lol, insert foot. sorry, been real busy, next time I will pay more attention to details.
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Man this is the most redundant post I have ever seen...
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