Don't ditch the rear clip whatever you do!
Definetly think about the swap somewhere down the road - I put an '88 into my '87 and the difference is incredible!
You will need to use a strut adaptor to move the thing into the correct position - but no fear - they're out there now (*ahem* and I'm working on a MUCH better one *cough*).
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87/88 V6 5spd "FormulaGT" Turbo, 85 Bright red GT 4spd (with matching 1:18 diecast and 1:24 plastic models!), 86 SE (custom body in progress)
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