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Old May 1, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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will a rx7 rear end fit into a miata

if not what custom work will i have to do to make it work?
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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Front bumper = rear end?

I'm sure some mods will have to be done to fit the FD diff in the Miata, anything is possible...
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Talk to these guys... Ford 7.5" IRS in a Miata.

http://www.v8miata.com/Default.asp
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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One more, Jim you might find this diff familiar. Scroll down towards the bottom.

http://www.v8miata.homestead.com/buildup.html
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Jim you might find this diff familiar.
Not to mention the bushings...
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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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http://www.iluvmyrx7.com/other/artic...0000/index.htm
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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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www.racingmazda.com makes a kit
not bolt up but too close
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Old May 1, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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http://www.racingmazda.com/miata-clutchflywheel.htm
2 pics. if i know my ford would be the headache it was i would have done this and been done w/ it
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Old May 1, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Looks like the passenger had an accident in the seat...


Quite understandable with that drivetrain in that little car.

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