So I'm in contact with a guy who is parting a '94 5-spd Miata, and is offering the whole rear-end hullabaloo for $400. So, assuming it wasn't a base model, I'd be snapping up a decent deal for a Torsen, yes?

 

Actually $400 is fantastic price for everything including the torsen. If it is not a torsen, don't back out. All the other parts are worth it without the torsen.

(How come when others edit my posts, there names don't pop up as editor??)

 

+1 - very good deal for a 1.8 driveline. You can always add an rx7 clutch lsd to it later if it IS an open.

 

If you buy it, bring it over & I'll give you hand with the install. It'll probably be easier with a lift and a tranny jack.

 

I appreciate it. It certainly wouldn't be fun with my wimpy little floor jack

 

you dont need no stinking floor jack to install a rear end! just a friend that can remove/tighten the wings of it while you bench press it into position. ask me how i know........

(and no, I'm not a big guy, only 140lbs)

 

Sounds like you had a ball. I don't envy you on that one.

 

No tranny jack necessary here, either.

 

But a floor jack perhaps?

 

i used a floor jack.

 

Hey guys, I'd be more than willing to do it in my garage with a floor jack, but if Ben is going to offer use of his lift, I can't reject his kindness.

 

:coughussy:cough:

 

 

+1...was interesting.

 

Lol.. I weigh 135 and I pressed it up by myself... wedged my knees up against it and put the nuts on by myself.

Whats this jack and friends helping crap

 

Just the jealousy talking.

They're just pissed I can do a clutch by lunch.

 

I know where I'm taking my car when the trans goes - BEN'S HOUSE!

 

Picked it up this morning!

 

think ben will have it installed by the weekend?

 

I probably won't touch the Miata this weekend, as I have to work most of it.

Oddly enough, my name is Ben also.