Differential question
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my car is a '91. the 1.6 is a 6" and the 1.8 is a 7" but those are the pinion sizes; cant see those with out taking it apart. is there any way to tell from the outside (ie. without taking it apart)? i bought this car already turboed so im tring to firgure out what ist got and what it needs.
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From my understanding the axles of a 94+ meaning 1.8 would go into the diff where as the pre 94's just connect with 4 bolts on the outside of the diff itself.
1.6 ^ Notice the bolts coming out of either side of the diff
1.8^ Notice the green parts of the axles go into the diff itself.
Hope that clears that up for you
And no not all 1.6 diff's are Vlsd. But the Vlsd's arnt any stronger than the open anyways. The ring and pinion is the strength in the diff itself. Someone feel free to correct me if im wrong.
1.6 ^ Notice the bolts coming out of either side of the diff
1.8^ Notice the green parts of the axles go into the diff itself.
Hope that clears that up for you
And no not all 1.6 diff's are Vlsd. But the Vlsd's arnt any stronger than the open anyways. The ring and pinion is the strength in the diff itself. Someone feel free to correct me if im wrong.
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Here is a link to more info if needed:
http://www.miata.net/garage/diffguide/index.html
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The 94-95 also had stub axles similar to the 90-93. From 96+ the axles didn't have the stub shafts and just went into the diff.
To tell the difference from the 1.6L and the 1.8L diff you have to look at the front of it where the drive shaft bolts to. The 1.8L should have rubber damper piece that looks like a +. The 1.6L do not have that piece.
Hopefully this clears things up.
To tell the difference from the 1.6L and the 1.8L diff you have to look at the front of it where the drive shaft bolts to. The 1.8L should have rubber damper piece that looks like a +. The 1.6L do not have that piece.
Hopefully this clears things up.
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