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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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From: Hartwood Virginia
Car: 87 z/28
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: auto 700r4
Axle/Gears: not sure 2.73 I think
used vs. new after market

I AM IN NEED OF FRONT CLIP SHOULD I TRY TO FIND GOOD USED FACTORY PARTS THAT FIT,OR GO WITH AFTERMARKET STUFF? I KNOW THAT THEY DONT ALWAYS FIT WELL AND CAN BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL AND GET TO LINE UP ANY BODY WITH EXPIERENCE WITH THIS PLEASE HELP ME WITH DECISION
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u
Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318
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Re: used vs. new after market

i think you pretty much answered your own question . its always easier to use OEM parts , rescued from a junkyard cheaper . what else to know ? besides junkyards are FUN !!!
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