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[MHLIGGINS@aol.com]

<<      On the 5Ks, you need a complete parts car, >>
	This we have.

<<there are a few differences between the two, none of which have anything to
do with the chasis.>>
	That's good news.

<<The idle computer and components like that are unique to standard/automatic
cars and are not interchangeable BTDT.  Also, there may be differences in the
driveshaft sizes, differential gearing, flywheel, etc.  It's very do-able on a
5K, IF you have a mechanically sound 5 spd. to do the transplant.>>

<<Doesn't make much sense though, considering you can pick up a decent 5 spd.
5KS for about $300 around here.  >>
	Main reason is that his car is in such good condition.  Has about 150K miles
on it and still shows 180 p.s.i. per cylinder on a compression test.  Body is
immaculate, wheels are great, he's added a stereo, etc., etc., etc.,

<<Probably easier to transplant the good stuff from an automatic into a ratty
5spd than vice versa.>>
	That's ALWAYS been my luck....  :-)

	Thanks.
	Later.
	--ml