kaboshe

iTrader: (15)

Hi,
i'm not really used to rwd mazda,and i'm trying to figure out a couple of things

first of all, is it possible to use a 1.8 clutch(curently have a FM2 clutch) on a 1.6 tranny? or will i be ''forced'' to go the 1.8 route?

i wanted to install the fm2 clutch and keep the oem tranny,so that i can upgrade the open diff to a torsen.


thanks for ure time

18psi

iTrader: (76)

yes

kaboshe

iTrader: (15)

and i can still bolt right up the 1.8 diff/driveshaft to the 1.6 tranny?

wow that's some good news,thanks for the quick response

18psi

iTrader: (76)

yes about the clutch. Though you'll need a fw too.
not sure about the 1.8 diff/ds to 1.6 trans.
I don't see why not though

Bond

iTrader: (6)

Yes, but make sure the 1eight diff and driveshaft you put are from a manual, the auto driveshaft has a different spline and won't work.

I don't know if the sold cars with torsens in autotragics, but I doubt it

shuiend

iTrader: (24)

You just need a 1.8 flywheel to use the FM2 on your car. Also the trans are the same 90-05. Preferably you want to pick up a 6 speed eventually.

sixshooter

iTrader: (12)

The 1.6 and 1.8 cars used the same 5-speed but different clutch and flywheel sizes. A 1.8 clutch will not work with a 1.6 flywheel and pressure plate because it is larger in diameter. You will need the 1.8 flywheel and PP to match the clutch.

saedrin

iTrader: (2)

IIRC at some point the synchros were revised or something in the 5speeds.

olderguy

iTrader: (19)

There were improvements made internally along the way, but all NA and NB transmissions are interchangeable, even the 6 speed.