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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 03:28 PM
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Hey everyone. I just recently purchase my 1st 4th gen. Always wanted one and was finally able to get one from a friend who parked his WS6 for 2 years. I convinced him to sell it to me and so here i am. Truth be told, i was very excited with this purchase, until i realized that this car has been put through hell. Turns out left side was hit pretty bad as well as the rear right. My friend had told me that the guy he bought it from had said it had a minor accident on the left front and i (stupidly) went for it either way. Anyways, i purchased a 98 TA roller and I will be swapping everything feom the ws6 to the 98. Here are some pics. I got the ws6 for 3k and the roller for 1k.






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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 08:52 PM
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Welcome! You've got a decent project on your hands, but it will be worth it. Good luck.
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Welcome, nice the white car has a FAST Intake on it
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 09:58 PM
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Welcome! You've got a decent project on your hands, but it will be worth it. Good luck.
thanks nathan! That 98 TA is auto and the 2000 is stick. Going to have to cut floor pan and firewall. Indeed a project!

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Welcome, nice the white car has a FAST Intake on it
thanks kevin! Yes it does, has some uogrades. Guess i just really bought the engine and trans combo

I posted in another topic on this forum regarding the 98 vs 99+ swap. See if you guys can give me some pointers? I know of the harness repin and all that, but any info is greatly appreciated
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by joepeinado
thanks nathan! That 98 TA is auto and the 2000 is stick. Going to have to cut floor pan and firewall. Indeed a project!
Cut the firewall? For what?
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by joepeinado
thanks nathan! That 98 TA is auto and the 2000 is stick. Going to have to cut floor pan and firewall. Indeed a project!

thanks kevin! Yes it does, has some uogrades. Guess i just really bought the engine and trans combo

I posted in another topic on this forum regarding the 98 vs 99+ swap. See if you guys can give me some pointers? I know of the harness repin and all that, but any info is greatly appreciated
And the ram air hood if it's in good shape since factory ones go for $1k+.
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Master cylinder for the t56. Unless it's already there
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 01:00 PM
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And the ram air hood if it's in good shape since factory ones go for $1k+.
its a little rought but should work!
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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Cut the firewall? For what?
i didnt see a place for the master cylinder for the t56 at the firewall. Figured i have to cut it
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 01:18 PM
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i didnt see a place for the master cylinder for the t56 at the firewall. Figured i have to cut it
yeah I forgot about that lol. Are you keeping it blue or planning for a different color?
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yeah I forgot about that lol. Are you keeping it blue or planning for a different color?
i really like white! but i figure that its less expensive to keep it NBM.
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i really like white! but i figure that its less expensive to keep it NBM.
They do look really good in white. NBM is a good color too.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 02:00 PM
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They do look really good in white. NBM is a good color too.
Need to make up my mind before the engine and trans go in though. Ive seen some NBM's look real good. i just dont like it that its higher maintenance compared to white. Its harder to keep it looking clean all the time is what i mean
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 03:07 PM
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Welcome fellow Texan!
What city or area are you located? I'm in Houston.
I also have a white 2000 WS6 and have always wondered how it would look with black CETA wheels. Lol Now I have an idea.

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Seems like a sweet project! Keep the pics comin!
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 07:19 PM
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Welcome fellow Texan!
What city or area are you located? I'm in Houston.
I also have a white 2000 WS6 and have always wondered how it would look with black CETA wheels. Lol Now I have an idea.
i tried responding to you earlier but i guess it didnt go through. White with ceta wheels does look nice! Ima swap them to the NBM TA for now and see how they look. I might buy some speedlines if they arent too expensive. Im from Laredo bro, just a couple of hours away!
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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Seems like a sweet project! Keep the pics comin!
thanks! Im trying to get as much done with my limited time. I have 2 jobs and it gets real hectic. I was able to remove steering column, console, and pedals from both cars last night. Going back in a bit to cut my tunnel and the firewall. Then if i have time, I'








ll try to pull one dash out tonight
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 11:47 PM
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Well. Most of the body harness is out. Need to remove the rivets on the block/connector that goes to the fuel pump












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Wow! Your projects move much faster than mine!!!! Keep it up!
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Wow! Your projects move much faster than mine!!!! Keep it up!
in trying to get it done asap! Hitting it for about 3hrs a day. Got a little further today






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