Parts Interchangeabilty -- 83 CGT to 86 CGT

[Huw Powell]

> > Tough to say - first off, the 83's weren't GT's - that didn't come about
> > until 1984.  This is important, because 1984 changed the motor,
>
> '83 and '84 have the same motor 2.11 only 4kq got the new 2.22 motor in '84.
> At least here in Canada.  Did US '84 Coupes get 2.22 with CIS-E?

Yes, they did.  But I'm sure many of these changes could have occurred
on a "running" basis, so watch out, don't make too many assumptions.

> Struts themselves can be exchanged (given you change the hubs).
> The subframes and control arms can be exchanged.
> The '83 had the newer suspension with sway bar links.

Really, although there are a huge number of "improvements" between 83
and 86, almost all of them can be swapped.

That said, an '83 would be a poor "parts car" for an '86, due to all
those changes - but an '86 would be a cool parts car for an '83.

The interiors are largely the same, except the dash and some of its
trim.

--
Huw Powell

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