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    Default firewall mod

    im currently in the middle of a 20v conversion into the 86.
    about to throw the engine in, but i have heard that the firewall has to be either bent alot or cut. i have heard you can modify the engine to fit but i dont want to spend that money if i dont have to.

    Are you able to bend it without getting a mod plate and how hard is it?

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    not sure on the legality. depends where you are. nsw is a big no no but not sure in qld etc. get a bfh (big fucking hammer) and "massage" the fire wall back. by massage i mean beat the fuck out of it till it clears
    stroked 2L ca18-ae86 in the build...eta xmas 2012?

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    so does anyone have a 20v ae86 thats on the road. and how did you deal with this problem?

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    to be honest i never had a prob at all.

    can post pics if u wish

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    no problem if you do it properly.... contact samq about his dissy relocation. using a hammer is not the right way
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    thanks, but after ringing around i found out how to do it.

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    its always fun bashing things with a hammer tho

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    dont bash that firewall!

    I will send you a PM
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