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Trisyb
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:51 pm    Post subject: Big block engine conversion Reply with quote

What wishbones do I need for a big block engine conversion and where can I get them and anything else that I might need suspension wise cheers
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 1:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any wishbones will do you need 1.6 or 1.8 struts.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers is there anything else that's different?
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I noticed other day that both mk1 small block shafts and mk3 1.6 (small block engine but had bigger outer cv joint with more spines like big block) both fit my mk1 small block f13 box, can't remember if they fit the bigger f16 box but I can check tonight
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have big block struts here for sale.
In cheltenham.
Inbox me

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