Can I use GSL-SE axles?
Can I use GSL-SE axles, calipers and rotors to convert the rear over to 4x114.4 on my 85 GSL? I'm not worried about the front just the rear. The front is about to be all S13 4 lug stuff.
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yes u can.
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Done many times. All big bearing disk brake housings are the same.
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Thanks guys. Now I just need to find the stuff....lol
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generally, you just find the whole axle since getting the axles, brakes, rotors, etc, you almost just need the whole axle anyway.... Then its a much easier affair.
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Like I said in the previous thread, I find it enourmously easier to just redrill the non-SE axles.
But then again, I'm also the nut who's designing a floater conversion for the rear end, so. |
Originally Posted by Kenku
(Post 12251090)
Like I said in the previous thread, I find it enourmously easier to just redrill the non-SE axles.
But then again, I'm also the nut who's designing a floater conversion for the rear end, so. |
GSL-SE rear calipers are NLA from Mazda or rebuilders.
I do have a GSL-SE rear but it would take about $1250 to liberate it from me... |
Originally Posted by meifert
(Post 12251103)
that would be easier but if I needed a brake rotor it would be a nightmare to find one or redrill it to work
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Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251122)
gsl-se rear calipers are nla from mazda or rebuilders.
I do have a gsl-se rear but it would take about $1250 to liberate it from me... |
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Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251122)
GSL-SE rear calipers are NLA from Mazda or rebuilders.
I do have a GSL-SE rear but it would take about $1250 to liberate it from me... also, LAME |
Lame is my idea of putting a Miata 1.6l in the RX-3.
The GSL-SE caliper situation is a large part of why I went with common as dirt Lucas calipers for the new rearend. |
Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251211)
The GSL-SE caliper situation is a large part of why I went with common as dirt Lucas calipers for the new rearend.
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Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251211)
Lame is my idea of putting a Miata 1.6l in the RX-3.
The GSL-SE caliper situation is a large part of why I went with common as dirt Lucas calipers for the new rearend. |
Are there any bolt on replacement options for the calipers?
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Originally Posted by Kenku
(Post 12251230)
I need to figure out if SCCA will throw a fit if I use FC iron calipers instead of actual GSL-SE ones. Same pad shape, same piston size... oh well, I at least have one set of -SE stuff.
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Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251211)
Lame is my idea of putting a Miata 1.6l in the RX-3.
The GSL-SE caliper situation is a large part of why I went with common as dirt Lucas calipers for the new rearend. |
Originally Posted by Whizbang
(Post 12251261)
petition based on NLA status of parts?
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Originally Posted by rxtasy3
(Post 12251223)
how did u come across this alternative? were there data sheets to compare dimensions and mounting points? modifications needed?
http://www.photoberkit.com/copper/al...122_191427.jpg Zero Mazda parts except for the Watts bellcrank, not pictured. |
good to know. there should be a data base on the forum for OEM part alternatives and upgrades such as this along with any modifications need to make them work.
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Originally Posted by peejay
(Post 12251281)
*Ford 9" picture*
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i went toyota 8.8.
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Originally Posted by Kenku
(Post 12251295)
God, that would make things easier than messing with the stock rear axle...
Can't use a Panhard with a quiet exhaust. The RB muffler/pipe takes up every bit of space and leaves no room for a chassis bracket. Can't put the bracket on the left side without losing the gas tank. Most of the build pictures are on Photobucket.... |
Are their any calipers that will work but maybe need new brake lines? I'm not lookimg to make totally custom everything if I can just keep it simple
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