Hey just wanted to say wasup to everyone.....I own a 1982 Mazda rx-7 GS......I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! its good to finally meet others with the same 1st gen intrest as i do......well since i am here i had a quick question for you guys......My drive shaft took a crap on me and i actually found a replacement for it. This used (but good) driveshaft i found is from an 83' rx-7. Mine is an 82...will this fit onto my FB with no problems? Thanks in advance guys for any help you can give me..

[quote name='FB' date='FC, FD...F-ME!!!,Mar 17 2005, 06:42 PM']Hey just wanted to say wasup to everyone.....I own a 1982 Mazda rx-7 GS......I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! its good to finally meet others with the same 1st gen intrest as i do......well since i am here i had a quick question for you guys......My drive shaft took a crap on me and i actually found a replacement for it. This used (but good) driveshaft i found is from an 83' rx-7. Mine is an 82...will this fit onto my FB with no problems? Thanks in advance guys for any help you can give me..


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Hey welcome to the board! Just for starters, if you have a 1st gen try to post in the 1st gen forums so the thread doesnt have to be moved on ya. I dont see why that driveshaft wouldnt fit your car, the trannys really never changed much in the 1st gens.

Unfortunately, that driveshaft will not work. You need to get a driveshaft of of a '79-'82 car. The difference is that they changed the size of the flange on the rear end (and driveshaft) starting in '83. Good luck and welcome to the forum.



Kent