Aftermarket Rear-End RX2/3
02-14-04, 11:56 PM
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Aftermarket Rear-End RX2/3
Well I know the Ford 9 inch is an option if I want to get crazy but Id like to keep weight down so is a T2 or 3rd Gen swap with a Kaaz LSD a feasable swap?
02-15-04, 04:03 AM
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an 8.8 is an option, an old datsun pickup rear will fit without much problem. (no aftermarket gears available) a Kia sportage front differential is another option...
an 8.8 is an option, an old datsun pickup rear will fit without much problem. (no aftermarket gears available) a Kia sportage front differential is another option...
02-15-04, 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by rxrotary2_7
nope
an 8.8 is an option, an old datsun pickup rear will fit without much problem. (no aftermarket gears available) a Kia sportage front differential is another option...
nope
an 8.8 is an option, an old datsun pickup rear will fit without much problem. (no aftermarket gears available) a Kia sportage front differential is another option...
02-15-04, 05:35 PM
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Biggest problem is fitting a rear-end from a car thats a lot wider with independent rear suspension to a little car with a solid axle. I heard you can put a Miata torsen LSD (or aftermarket Kaaz/Cusco/Mazdaspeed) into a 1st gen rear with a bit of modification and their LSDs are swappable with the RX-2/3 diffs so it should work on them as well.
02-15-04, 09:46 PM
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I have the LSD third member from a first gen will bolt right up, that's what I have in mine but u'll need a longer shaft, i use one from an rx3sp and redrill the bolt holes on the flange on the dif. U may be able to use the shaft from the rx7 from which u get the third member from.
02-15-04, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by rxtasy3
I have the LSD third member from a first gen will bolt right up, that's what I have in mine but u'll need a longer shaft, i use one from an rx3sp and redrill the bolt holes on the flange on the dif. U may be able to use the shaft from the rx7 from which u get the third member from.
I have the LSD third member from a first gen will bolt right up, that's what I have in mine but u'll need a longer shaft, i use one from an rx3sp and redrill the bolt holes on the flange on the dif. U may be able to use the shaft from the rx7 from which u get the third member from.
