'88 Wagon doing it big in Texas!

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  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Auto to Manual conversion!
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Sorry for the dark pic, but here is the freshly painted BLACK dash! Broke the damn side vents though...don't know my own strength. Anyone have spares? :)

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    Thanks,

    Andrew
  • superhatchsuperhatch Moderator
    How hard was the removal and replacement? How long would you say it took?
    Even with this dark pic it looks really good!
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Only about 5-6 bolts holding the thing in, but you need to remove the side vents, cluster, middle console, etc. Simple things that just take a little time. I did it by myself and it took about an hour to get it out. Make sure to drop the steering column all the way and, I didn't but would next time, remove the steering wheel for more clearance.

    Removal, prep/paint, install was about 3-4 hours.

    Thanks,

    Andrew
  • superhatchsuperhatch Moderator
    Awesome. Gonna get started on this tonight. NRG quick release hub ftw. :)
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Really starting to come together!

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    Thanks,

    Andrew
  • tophertopher Band Wagon
    damn dude that interior looks amazing! Does it have that cheap look to it or is it really that sexy in person? Ive thought about painting mine black cause Im not crazy about the blue.
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    It will look better once it is ALL in.

    Thanks,

    Andrew
  • hello-_-worldhello-_-world Band Wagon
    that headliner looks really clean!
  • spud91spud91 Band Wagon
    really love that headliner
  • driftin90driftin90 Senior Wagonist
    did the pedal assembly fit from the sedan? i was told they are wagon specific
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Gave my baby a tune-up today! What a difference :)
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    After some soul-searching, I've decided to take on the J-Series swap. I have YET to see it done in a Wagon and will hopefully be the first to complete! Even though I have some competition on the J32a.com forums :)

    Already have an '03 TL Type-S engine, wiring harness, and a base model ECU. The harness will be sent off to Don at RPM Systems for the wiring job. "Santa" is bringing the Hasport EFJ1 mounts and I hope to have it all done early February.

    Will also be doning a custom hydraulic MC set-up!

    Wish me luck and I will keep updating!

    Thanks,

    Andrew
  • superhatchsuperhatch Moderator
    Woah. Truly doing it big!
  • MrLewayneMrLewayne Wagonist
    HOLY.
    SHIT.
    J32 FTWWWWW

    O________O

    this is gonna be the sweetest wagon out there
  • wagon=wvwagon=wv New Wagonist
    i likey :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
  • secretcitizensecretcitizen Wagonist
    I'm going to be watching this one....... damn Texas people.
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    Here's where the fun begins...

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  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Awesome project! Wanting this myself, I'll be watching you ;)

    These motors are such a good deal. Too bad they're not a bit easier to put in. Oh well, keeps everyone from having one.
  • superhatchsuperhatch Moderator
    Whats the weight difference between a J series and a D series? o.0
  • oxbeardoxbeard Wagonist
    holy shit! is that gonna fit???
  • 1988rt1988rt Senior Wagonist
    Monster wagon, I like it. Love what you did with the interior
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    superhatch wrote:
    Whats the weight difference between a J series and a D series? o.0

    I think the motor/trans difference is around 200lbs, but I could be wrong...
  • TurboWagonTurboWagon New Wagonist
    driftin90 wrote:
    did the pedal assembly fit from the sedan? i was told they are wagon specific

    I will be posting up install soon. The '88 auto's didn't have the hole or stud for the manual pedal assembly anyways. So it is going to be a custom install with the SONEM hydraulic set-up, most likely.

    I'll keep everyone updated!

    Thanks,

    Andrew
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