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yeah and also there is always one on there so if u need to find onei is dumb -
Is that really worth it though? I mean i know you get a bunch of goodies in the front clip, but cant you almost source them for cheaper?
Main reason is I want to do a swap and I was just wondering if buying the motor is cheaper than bvuying a whole front clip.
I guess sourcing the parts would take longer, but I am in Texas so S&H for the clip would be alot. I would spend more than just 2100 in getting the motor to my door alone aside from all the other costs of swapping the motor in.Comment
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but with the front clip ui get the harness intercooler all piping motor mounts (if u need them) and ecu too plus u get the gtx strut bari is dumbComment
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I thought that the stock GTX intercooler was too small, and most swapped it out anyways for better efficency?Comment
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well most ppl do but some would prolly use the stock one because of tubing and fittment issuesi is dumbComment
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if you get the front clip all you would need is a fuel pump, the i/c is a factory one so you know it's fine. You just won't get optimal performance w/ the cheesy side mount. but if you spend the 1900 on the clip 3-400 to ship 95 on a pump and you'd have a full swap. Later on you can do other mods, but it would run EXCELLENT like that. I would do it if i had the $.00 dakota 4x4
90 crx si - ls/vtecComment
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do the clips off of ebay include ECU and harness?
I guess I need to email the guy I am going to buy it from before I buy it to find out for sure.Comment
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Directly from the auction page:Originally posted by D323
"RICKYS AUTO CENTER LOCATED IN MIAMI, FL. HAS FOR SALE (1) MAZDA PROTEGE (GTX),CHASIS CODE BG8Z/BG8R , BPT ,TURBO 1.8L ,COMPLETE FRONT CLIP,FOR SALE.THIS IS THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR,WITH RADIATOR,TURBO,PIPING, INTERCOOLER,TRANSMISSION,HARNESS, ECU ,COMPLETE HARNESS,IGNITOR,MAF,AND MORE."-------------------------
'91 LX
'03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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Originally posted by pigeonComment
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it's the FULL swap dude, go for it.00 dakota 4x4
90 crx si - ls/vtecComment
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Damn. I had seen that acution in the past, but never read that before, guess they added that or I missed t before.
Either way..... damn governament hurry up with my tax refund check.Comment
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It's always been thereOriginally posted by D323
The problem I see with buying front clips is that you don't know what you'll be getting until you actually receive the front clip. I mean, the condition of the headlights, bumper, etc... is not guaranteed to be perfect. It is very possible that you'll receive a clip with messed up grill, lights, bumper...
...and those are some of the things that actually make the price of the front clip reasonable to buy...-------------------------
'91 LX
'03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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Originally posted by pigeonComment
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well a motor and ecu and harness at some places will run u the same price so with this u could get the front bumper and lights thats a hell of a deali is dumbComment
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yeah after thinking about it, I think that I am going to go with a front clip and swap it all over.
Headlights and grille would be nice, but not neccesary. I am semi leaning toward doing the bimmer conversion that you did Identity X. I really like that and think it looks awesome with some e spec corners or something.Comment
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