What parts do i need to get to change my 1980 to 4x114.3?

 

S3/GSL front struts and diff plus handbrake cables.

 

do i need to use the gsl se axles?
thanks

 

Yes,the diffs with 4x114.3PCD have different number of axle splines to 4x110 diffs.

 

easiest would be to go to 5*114.3...there are several adaptors which don't require a different suspension set-up...although cpracing is hard to deal with at times and many of their items are quite expensive, one thing that I would for sure buy from then again if I ever get another first gen would be their wheel adaptors...very well engineered and extremely durable!!

 

Really CP racing has a good product? LOL I have been thinking of using adaptors just not sure how safe and how good it would be. There is a local shop that does them and about the same price as CP Racings.

 

How do you get in touch with them? They do not have the adapters or their phone # on their website. I have e-mailed them and received no reply. The phone # that I found on the net has been changed and the changed # is no longer in service! May threads make their adapters sound to be the best, but how do you get them?
It must be Hockey season again!
Tom

 

get your rotors drilled to 4x114.3 that is what i am going to do so i can put on my honda civic rims

 

You may need 20mm spacers if they are +38 Universals.

 

gsl is 4x110.....

the answer to your question is:
you need a gsl se rear end and front susp. assemblys.
i have a complete se swap for sale, pm me if your interested although shipping to the islands will be expensive, lol.

 

Honda Civics rock 4x100, so you may have a problem there.

 

Another question. Are the ring gears on the diffs the same between the 1980 which i have, and a diff from a gsl se?

I got very lucky when i asked my original question on a local forum and someone just gave me the whole rear end and 2 sets of front strut housings and brakes. but the diff ring gear and pinion gear are hammered.

 

Find a fresh SE 3rd member, you will be better off in the long run. I don't know if the ring and pinion are interchangeable or not. Felix Miata's web page may tell you if they are.

 

I'm starting this swap on my car in about an hour.

 

as long as the lsd unit and my open diff are the same size i should be ok i hope.