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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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What Steps do I need to take..

I am new to the whole car thing and what better car to start working on than an Rx7 lol. So if this seems like a stupid question please laugh a bit but do answer it lol.


I was told that on a na when you try to do a burn out that only one tire spins.. What steps do I need to take, what do I need to change to have both tires spin. Also, what is the advantage of having both spin?

Does the cost of "changing it" out way the benefit? or do the benefits out way the cost?

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Oh... no.... I'm pretty sure everyone is going to laugh or assume you are a troll....
Please sell it before you do a burn out and rev it 15,000rpm; and then blow it up.
Anyway, seeing as you seem like a crafty individual just weld the rear end.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Read-----> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differe...hanical_device)
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Oh... no.... I'm pretty sure everyone is going to laugh or assume you are a troll....
Please sell it before you do a burn out and rev it 15,000rpm; and then blow it up.
Anyway, seeing as you seem like a crafty individual just weld the rear end.
What I do with my car is my business...No need to be sarcastic.. we are not in middle school.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks bro..looks like that is what the turbo 2s have... would just a swap from a turbo 2 do it or do I need to buy extra parts after the swap?

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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A welded diff can be a pain if you don't wana drift everywhere... best bet would be to get a na LSD and swap it into your car.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmAnirx7
Thanks bro..looks like that is what the turbo 2s have... would just a swap from a turbo 2 do it or do I need to buy extra parts after the swap?
To swap in from a tii you'd need the LSD the.housing the half shafts and a custom driveshaft if you want to keep the na tranny
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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A welded diff can be a pain if you don't wana drift everywhere... best bet would be to get a na LSD and swap it into your car.
I got this from the FAQ's..so basically what I should look for is a 86-88 and 88 GTU for the LSD.. I have a 91 NA but I bet it is not one of those "few rare" ones lol

Did my 2nd Gen RX-7 come with a Limited Slip Differential?
Only the following USA model 2nd gen RX-7s had a LSD from the factory:
86-88 GXL
87-91 T2
88 GTU
89-90 GTUs (however not the 89-90 GTU)
It is also rumored that a few rare 91 coupes with both the A (upgraded the interior trim, added a power sunroof, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and 4 piston front disc brakes and vented single piston rear brakes) and the B package (leather seating, a CD player, and rear cargo cover) came with a LSD, but you should note that Mazda denies that any FC other than the T2 came with a LSD in 91). You can also tell by looking at the differential as there will be a LSD tag on S4 cars with a LSD.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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To swap in from a tii you'd need the LSD the.housing the half shafts and a custom driveshaft if you want to keep the na tranny
Exactly what I wanted to know..Thanks bro.. I'll stay away from the turbo LSD and look for the Na
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Try to get a s4 one...the clutch type LSD seems to be a much better option
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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will do..time to hit the junk yard... it would be a simple bolt on swap right?
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmAnirx7
What I do with my car is my business...No need to be sarcastic.. we are not in middle school.
Actually a welded diff will get you what you wanted, so he did give you the right answer. Sarcasm comes with being on this forum…. So please take it with a grain of salt. If you still have questions about learning what the lSD does go pick up last month’s Super street mag (December issue) it also has a clean S4 FC in it.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Welded diffs suck at low speeds and tight turns. Everyone will asking why your car is skipping, or telling you something is broken.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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It’s all user preference........ Some like it (Drifters), some don’t.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DCRotor
Actually a welded diff will get you what you wanted, so he did give you the right answer. Sarcasm comes with being on this forum…. So please take it with a grain of salt. If you still have questions about learning what the lSD go pick up last month’s Super street mag (December issue) it also has a clean S4 FC in it.
I never said his answer was wrong..It was the way he presented the answer.. maybe i used the wrong word..what I should have said was "no need to be a dick"..I will check out the mag.. thank you for your advice
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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I never said his answer was wrong..It was the way he presented the answer.. maybe i used the wrong word..what I should have said was "no need to be a dick"..I will check out the mag.. thank you for your advice
Lol, I was being serious(ly a dick). A welded diff is the easiest way..
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