Author Topic: 8v stuff on a 16v  (Read 1776 times)

Offline lowrider

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8v stuff on a 16v
« on: 08 October 2009, 18:48 »
dudes!!

what parts can i take from an 8v for my 16v? my sisters boyfrind smashed up his 8v well bumper bonnet front end prang and im going to go over tonight to see what parts i can steal! also is there anything you guys desperatly need as i can have a look and let you know if he has it as he is going to break it and scrap what left!

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Offline Mikester

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2009, 19:34 »
Anything except the engine, ecu and clocks really.

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2009, 19:36 »
where bouts are you dude?

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2009, 20:02 »
Wouldnt happen to be louis_23's car would it?


And yes you can use the clocks!
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #4 on: 08 October 2009, 20:04 »
Anything except the engine, ecu and clocks really.

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #5 on: 08 October 2009, 20:10 »
The main thing is what year are they?? brakes are different on early/late models

oh and you all missed gearbox and associated parts! (unless you convert to hyd clutch)

and clocks do work.... :wink:
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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #6 on: 08 October 2009, 20:31 »
Yes I know they do! I have the proof!  :smug:
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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #7 on: 08 October 2009, 20:47 »
thats cool just been over there his is a 96 and my valvers a 95 but im gonna have a few bit like wheels, back bumper, and the vr6 splitter as it still intact but probably strip the rest and see if anyone wants any of it.

im in yate just outside bristol

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #8 on: 08 October 2009, 20:55 »
i forgot to ask can i use the back box from an 8v on a 16v?

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Re: 8v stuff on a 16v
« Reply #9 on: 08 October 2009, 21:01 »
i forgot to ask can i use the back box from an 8v on a 16v?

I believe no as the bore is different.