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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 10:56 PM
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I found a part out on Craigslist. Dude has a trans/ diff/ still bolted together w/ rear subframe/ shafts/ brakes/ wheels.
He said the car was a '99 S model. Trans is a 5speed, so I'm positive the diff has 4.30 gears, but torsen??
Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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Ask the owner if it had leather seats or cruise control. It will be a Torsen.
Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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Go take a look.
Old Feb 23, 2016 | 12:03 AM
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I was there yesterday, I bought a short block off him, but didn't have a whole lot of time to really look at the diff.
Old Feb 23, 2016 | 05:30 AM
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https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...-torsen-87400/
Old Feb 23, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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For a '99, a power antenna is another Torsen indicator.
Here is what to look for in the axle hole.
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