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mr220v · 11-21-2008, 05:26 PM

Well, if we're talking about a 91 car, there's wiring in the dash harness to use the beams cluster. If you only use wiring to the kickpanel, there's wiring to be done here....that and there are differences further back in the body harnesses as well. If you happened to get a dash harness....well installing a dash harness is not less work.

I've seen cars converted off beams clips. It's not wiring free. I was told the one I saw here locally took the guy months to get running. He was a professional.

This is a swap that can be done all day for under $2000, and can be done in a weekend. The opportunity cost of finding a few gen3+ 3sge components is minimal. Might be as easy as a call to a UK toyota parts supplier.

I'm not trying to criticize anybody who did buy a rear clip (though I will criticize the main guy who sells them). All I'm saying is that there are more cost effective and easier ways now. That's what I'm trying to offer.

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mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 13 Thanked 139 Times in 117 Posts iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	Well, if we're talking about a 91 car, there's wiring in the dash harness to use the beams cluster. If you only use wiring to the kickpanel, there's wiring to be done here....that and there are differences further back in the body harnesses as well. If you happened to get a dash harness....well installing a dash harness is not less work. I've seen cars converted off beams clips. It's not wiring free. I was told the one I saw here locally took the guy months to get running. He was a professional. This is a swap that can be done all day for under $2000, and can be done in a weekend. The opportunity cost of finding a few gen3+ 3sge components is minimal. Might be as easy as a call to a UK toyota parts supplier. I'm not trying to criticize anybody who did buy a rear clip (though I will criticize the main guy who sells them). All I'm saying is that there are more cost effective and easier ways now. That's what I'm trying to offer. Last edited by mr220v; 11-21-2008 at 05:44 PM.