3.2 to 2.5 Front End Conversion

Old 11-21-2012, 11:17 PM
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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?
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The 2.5 bumper will fit, not perfectly but it'll fit.
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What about the 2.5 hood and grille?
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Originally Posted by jpaprota
What about the 2.5 hood and grille?
Not sure. I believe the hood is virtually the same if not the same.
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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.
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Originally Posted by jpaprota
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.
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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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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.

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Most people go the other way around since 3.2 bumper > 2.5 chinless wonder.

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Good info!
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