(DRIVETRAIN) Miata Diff interchange into 84-85 models
10-09-07, 08:37 PM
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84 SE
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(DRIVETRAIN) Miata Diff interchange into 84-85 models
Just pulled out the 3rd member of my rear on me SE, and it is shot. Both the ring and pinion gears have excessive wear marks and heat damage. I guess I know why it was humming so bad. Anyway, since it is a limited slip, is it worth rebuilding? Should I take a chance on a used one? Or, assuming I have the money, invest in a performance rear?
Mike
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10-09-07, 09:09 PM
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10-09-07, 09:42 PM
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84 SE
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Trochoid,
Do you mean a 3.933 from an 83-84 12A, or a 3.909, from an 85 12A----just curious :-) Also, what shape are the R&P in? Is there "ANY" visible wear other than normal? I ask this because I thought that my R&P had normal wear until my step-dad told me that it was shot (he's an expert).
Mike
Do you mean a 3.933 from an 83-84 12A, or a 3.909, from an 85 12A----just curious :-) Also, what shape are the R&P in? Is there "ANY" visible wear other than normal? I ask this because I thought that my R&P had normal wear until my step-dad told me that it was shot (he's an expert).
Mike
10-09-07, 09:53 PM
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84 SE
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10-09-07, 10:14 PM
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well, it is a superior LSD unit. even the stock miata torsen LSD is better than our stock LSD. if you want even better, get the kaza designed for that miata.
im not sure if the miata gears will work, ill have to guess and say no, but i could easily be wrong
im not sure if the miata gears will work, ill have to guess and say no, but i could easily be wrong
10-09-07, 11:01 PM
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oh **** thats some expensive stuff. looks good but i can put a ford 9" in for that.
http://www.kaazonline.com/8309.html
kaaz's website is here.
http://www.kaazonline.com/
http://www.kaazonline.com/8309.html
kaaz's website is here.
http://www.kaazonline.com/
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10-10-07, 02:19 AM
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Trochoid,
Do you mean a 3.933 from an 83-84 12A, or a 3.909, from an 85 12A----just curious :-) Also, what shape are the R&P in? Is there "ANY" visible wear other than normal? I ask this because I thought that my R&P had normal wear until my step-dad told me that it was shot (he's an expert).
Mike
Do you mean a 3.933 from an 83-84 12A, or a 3.909, from an 85 12A----just curious :-) Also, what shape are the R&P in? Is there "ANY" visible wear other than normal? I ask this because I thought that my R&P had normal wear until my step-dad told me that it was shot (he's an expert).
Mike
10-10-07, 07:13 AM
#13
84 SE
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It appears that the Kaaz diffs at Mazdatrix are for road racing, drifting, etc. They are not for the every day driver. The stock set-up or the torsen is for the everday driver. I may be wrong however.
10-10-07, 07:14 AM
#14
84 SE
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10-10-07, 07:37 AM
#16
84 SE
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Thanks,
Mike
10-10-07, 08:44 AM
#17
84 SE
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I've read from some members that the 94-97 Miata 3rd member is a "no hassle" bolt-in replacement for my SE. Is this true? I was also told that not all 94-97 miata rears were limited slip. How do I know which is LS and which is not, assuming the guy at the junkyard doesn't know. Will my SE axle shafts fit into the splines of the Miata?
10-10-07, 11:32 AM
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84 SE
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Mike