FS: MSM diff and cut BP valve cover

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05-10-2011, 10:41 AM

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FS: MSM diff and cut BP valve cover

Got this diff off a fellow MT user (spd579) and decided I would like the lesser quality obx unit. You get the torsen unit only for $200 or would trade for an OBX helical with the bolt and shim kit.

Also selling my old valve cover. Exposed the gears, cuts could use some dremel work to clean up. Valve cover was also degreased up some but it is still a little dirty and can be had with an blue anodized oil cap. $35

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05-10-2011, 11:40 AM

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Thats the diff that needs the special MSM axles right?

05-10-2011, 01:15 PM

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Yes it needs msm axels.

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05-10-2011, 02:42 PM

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Yes it needs msm axels or, I think, you can also use 03+ axles but don't quote me on it.

All NB axles are the same (abs vs non-abs aside) except for MSM axles.

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05-10-2011, 03:08 PM

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Quote:

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All NB axles are the same (abs vs non-abs aside) except for MSM axles.

Thanks Ben!

05-11-2011, 02:21 PM

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Bumpski!

05-11-2011, 09:45 PM

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Is this Martin from Hawaii?

05-11-2011, 10:02 PM

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Yesir!

05-12-2011, 04:19 PM

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Are my prices too high or is the MSM diff that undesirable?

05-12-2011, 06:26 PM

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The MSM diff is very desirable, but completely useless without the axles that go with it.

05-13-2011, 10:15 AM

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I would take everything except for the actual diff... aka R/P + pinion housing... if you are willinlg to part it.

05-15-2011, 04:10 PM

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Still have both and have yet to receive any offers :(

05-16-2011, 11:17 AM

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Anybody want to make an offer?

05-16-2011, 11:24 AM

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To verify, and maybe someone else can answer if you do not know. Will I be able to use your Ring and Pinion with my 88 RX7 differential and bolt it all to your pinion housing and install on my 97' Miata?

If yes then let me know what you want for that stuff and I can PP.

05-16-2011, 11:36 AM

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if you are just swapping the lsd then yes it will work but you will need a cover for the back of the diff. and i believe you need to use different c clips to retain the halfshafts as well. Why are you bothering though its just a 4.1 the same as you have in your 97 currently.

05-16-2011, 11:47 AM

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I currently have no differential at all since I had a kaaz which I sold. I have the RX7 cover for the back of the differential which works, I just need Miata diff mounts. As for c-clips the FAQ says I need RX7 ones, but brain said I don't, so I'm going to try without and see what happens.