Turbo transmission to non turbo rear
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Turbo transmission to non turbo rear
Does anyone have the length of the driveshaft to mate a turbo transmission to a non turbo rear end? I want one made by a local shop and figured someone out there has already measured once so I don't have to. Car is a series 5 if that matters. Thanks in advance.
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My FSM says it is 966mm or 38.03 inches for a TII driveshaft. The n/a driveshaft is 967mm or38.07 inches. I would say if you make it to the length of the TII driveshaft you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by fc3s91
na auto drive shaft should work.
Thanks Robert
Thanks Robert
Mazdatrix has custom driveshafts for this as well.
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Head mechanic at MazdaTrix agree's with Robert
It will work. But, also following always reliable advise from IceMark, it would be better if it was a bit longer than the AutoTranny version which is why MazdaTrix sells a swap specific replacement.
Call MazdaTrix and ask what extra length they added compared to a AutoTranny driveshaft to settle this on going debate. Then, as a bonus, you'll have your answer. Be sure and post their response for future searching.
Call MazdaTrix and ask what extra length they added compared to a AutoTranny driveshaft to settle this on going debate. Then, as a bonus, you'll have your answer. Be sure and post their response for future searching.
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mazdatrix uses the T2 driveshaft with a different flange. If you buy the mazdatrix T2 driveshaft I will sell you the NA rear flange for 20 dollars. This will save you about 30 bucks, and then if you ever do get a T2 rear end you can switch the flange back. Thats what I did, and why I have the extra flange.
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Originally Posted by fc3s91
na auto drive shaft should work.
Thanks Robert
Thanks Robert
We always take a NA driveshaft and a turbo driveshaft, and tell them to put the NA flange on the turbo shaft, and make sure its the same length exactly as the turbo shaft.
Or if you want the weaker one you can have the yoke of the turbo shaft welded onto a NA shaft... either way works..
Same length on all of them.
We've had three of the turbo shaft NA flange custom made ones on different cars and with no balancing it's very smooth.. same amount of shake as the stock driveshaft...
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The Aftermarket driveshafts sold by mazdatrix and most others use a very common GM style U joint. The mazdatrix ones have actual spicer U joints.
Spicer makes the best U joints by far.
Spicer makes the best U joints by far.
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Originally Posted by slpin
i would say you wouldnt because the flange is different.
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if you go with a turbo driveshaft you can just have the bolt holls on the diff end of the uv mount cut to slots, but make sure it's well even on all 4 slots not too much material on either one for balancing issues, i did this and i feel no vibration (not saying there isnt any) but there shouldnt be enough to break things if I cant even feel it.
the n/a rear end will last just as long as a turbo rear end just depending on how you drive that is.
the n/a rear end will last just as long as a turbo rear end just depending on how you drive that is.
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The reason I ask about the Ujoints is that I was curious if I could get a turbo yoke slap it on my NA driveline and cram everything back together. The length difference is only 1 mm so that should be cool. I just don't want to spend a ton because if/when I change the rear end I'll probably go to a 9 in and have to change everything again.
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