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C4/F-Body inter changabillity

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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 05:33 AM
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C4/F-Body inter changabillity

quick question of will parts off an 88 C4 or close years bolt up relitivley easy to a 92 Z28? i know the engine will just drop right in with minimal changes if any. but will the front clip and possibly IRS bolt up to the unibody?

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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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Re: C4/F-Body inter changabillity

irs is a huge daunting process from what i remember. you have to weld in a bunch of plates to strengthen the chassis and do a lot of drilling cutting grinding and welding. all in all from what i remember it isn't worth it.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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Re: C4/F-Body inter changabillity

Do a few searches on here, a few have done it but it sure isnt a "bolt in".
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Re: C4/F-Body inter changabillity

alright, thanks for all the info.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Re: C4/F-Body inter changabillity

the front brakes go on easily enough. the good brakes started in 87 or 88. i don't know about the rear brakes, but anything can be put on anything else with a little work. if you grab the brakes, get the spare tire, too..
seats are a possibility, but won't be a "bolt in" deal.
the wheels can be used with spacers.
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