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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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I'm swapping the 1.6 out of my 92 Miata for a 1.8 I need a 1.8 rear end anyone know someone selling one also I'll sell my 1.6? If u guys know any pros and cons let me know.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Steele
I'm swapping the 1.6 out of my 92 Miata for a 1.8 I need a 1.8 rear end anyone know someone selling one also I'll sell my 1.6? If u guys know any pros and cons let me know.
Lol, any pros and cons of doing what? I'm so confused.
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Well like is there going to be anything bad bout doing the swap
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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wtf do you mean? uhh.. it costs money and takes time? You need to read more.
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Although the 1.8 rear is stronger, it's not necessary to swap it with the motor. You can swap the motor and leave the 1.6 driveshaft, diff, and axles in the car.
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Yeah but with I've gone threw 2 1.6 rear ends so that's y if I'm going to do the 1.8 I want the 1.8 rear end
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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To swap to 1.8 rear you need the whole rear 3rd member with the stubs and the 1.8 driveshaft. easy and much stronger.
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Get the Torsen, it's completely worth it.
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Ya that's wat I planned on doing do u know anybody in this forum selling one and wats a Torsen?
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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I am. I have a vvt engine a torsen rear end. google that ----
Old Jan 15, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Your selling a 1.8 rear end? And I'm not ready for the torsen differential yet lol but i see u live in Pensacola fl I use to live in crestview fl
Old Jan 15, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Steele
Your selling a 1.8 rear end? And I'm not ready for the torsen differential yet lol but i see u live in Pensacola fl I use to live in crestview fl
The Torsen is like Vtec. Sometimes it's just way too much for you.
Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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I'm done cluttering up your thread with any more sales pitches than I already have. It seems clear to me you haven't done any actual research into what you need. But get in my for sale thread or PM if we are actually talking.
Old Jan 15, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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So I can't send ya a pm So how much we talking for rear end and were kind I find ur for sale stuff?
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