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Old 03-01-2011, 12:19 PM   #17 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Eh, the engine isn't the worst part. It's the gear ratios. If you're going to swap anything, get the transmission out of a 96+ HX, or even better a 92-95 CX/VX.
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