1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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can the limited slip differential from the 1985 rx-7 be bolted into a second generation car, or are they totally different animals?
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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why did you post this in gen d ?



the answer is NO. it is 100% different
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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the actual differential carrier is interchangeable from 84-91 and 94-02 miata. you cannot swap the whole differential/grears/housing from fc to fb though



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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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Why not put the T2 diff in your FC????
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 01:53 AM
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Dear guys, sorry for putting that in the general discussion, I was unsure of what catagory it belonged in. The reason for the question is that I already possess both a gxl and the rear end from a gsl-se- in fact I'm getting more rx-7 cars and parts than I have places to put them. I realise the solid rear axle will not swap, or be even desireable in a second gen car, but if the actual limited slip could be utilized it could save me some cash. Is it compatable
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sirsuperseven' date='Jan 13 2003, 11:53 PM
Dear guys, sorry for putting that in the general discussion, I was unsure of what catagory it belonged in. The reason for the question is that I already possess both a gxl and the rear end from a gsl-se- in fact I'm getting more rx-7 cars and parts than I have places to put them. I realise the solid rear axle will not swap, or be even desireable in a second gen car, but if the actual limited slip could be utilized it could save me some cash. Is it compatable
Read what mike said.
the actual differential carrier is interchangeable from 84-91 and 94-02 miata. you cannot swap the whole differential/grears/housing from fc to fb though
so the answer is yes the center section is interchangable.
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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don't gxl's already have lsd???
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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the 86-88 ones do, the 89+ do not



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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jan 15 2003, 08:50 AM
the 86-88 ones do, the 89+ do not



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I thought it was the other way around???Oh well.If I get this S5 GXL it'll be a daily driver anyways.My FB is a gas hog. :bigthumg: Yum power. :yum: :twisted:
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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haha, i thought a;; of the gxl's had lsd not it appears they got cheap in 89?



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