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Old 05-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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Default 3dr sierra swapping transmission tunnels?

As above, Mine being a base model 3dr sierra has the narrow type tunnel, How easy/difficult is the swap to the wider tunnel from a cosworth?
Old 05-09-2011, 09:38 PM
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its will be easier to mod ur tunnel ,to take the box or case get the grinder out and cut the hole thing out
Old 06-09-2011, 11:40 AM
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T5 gearbox fits the base 3 door without any mods.

4x4 gearbox will need some chopping.
Old 06-09-2011, 12:20 PM
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as mark said only the 4x4s need modding. mine is modded for a 4x4
Old 06-09-2011, 12:39 PM
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Have a look at my restoration thread ( not sure how to put link up) I've done this to my base spec replica .this was to fit the 4x4 box though.
Easy enough to do , just measure twice cut once

It's in restorations under: 4x4 3 door replica !
Old 06-09-2011, 04:09 PM
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keep it rwd, more fun and no mods needed.

4x4 is for gays
Old 07-09-2011, 01:27 PM
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Ha ha funny . But you can make use of all the power you have.
Must admit though would be good to have it tail happy
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At least with rwd you can put your foot down properly in third without worrying about the transmission exiting from under the car
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