3.2 to 2.5 Front End Conversion

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Nov 21, 2012 | 11:17 PM

jpaprota

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3.2 to 2.5 Front End Conversion

Alright, so I have an extra 2.5 complete front end laying around and noticed someone selling a 3.2 with front end damage, hood pushed up and cracked bumper and what not. How different are the front ends?

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:20 PM

Ken1997TL

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The 2.5 bumper will fit, not perfectly but it'll fit.

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:33 PM

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What about the 2.5 hood and grille?

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:35 PM

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What about the 2.5 hood and grille?

Not sure. I believe the hood is virtually the same if not the same.

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:39 PM

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well it's not the same, because the 3.2 hood has the grille built in, and the 2.5 hood and grille are separate.

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:44 PM

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well it's not the same, because the 3.2 hood has the grille built in, and the 2.5 hood and grille are separate.

Interesting. Didn't know that.

The bumper itself does swap though, I've seen a couple 2.5 bumpers on 3.2's in person.

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:54 PM

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Yeah, the 3.2 hood is

so i figured if it's possible, someone on here has done it.

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Nov 22, 2012 | 07:39 AM

main70072

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The bumper will only swap over with the 3.2 reinforcement bar in your case. The 3.2 front end is slightly wider and is built differently too so I doubt the hood will fit/lock down on the latch properly.

Last edited by main70072; Nov 22, 2012 at 07:42 AM.