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Old 11-11-2009, 05:39 PM   #76
RegisBou
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Originally Posted by White Comet View Post
We don't know this at all. In fact, it's very unlikely it will bolt right up, as to achieve ideal weight balance (as Toyota has stated), the engine can't be mounted overtop the front axel, like in the WRX/STI.

We have a long way to go before we can make these statements, but I still suspect things won't just bolt right up.
agreed. That is why I said turbo clearance etc...

And judging from the ft-86 photos, the engine seems to be placed WAY back there. The hood kind of gives it away.
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