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by MapaX5
February 25th, 2010, 12:05 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: pulley fitment question!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 498

Re: pulley fitment question!!!

Sorry to correct yall in here. but they are NOT interchangeable. 92 SOHC uses a V-belt design, while the DOHC uses a cerpentine belt. Now, this is an easy fix. You want to get a WATER PUMP pulley off a DOHC AND an alternator. while you're are it, get a V6 alty and you should be good for an extra 40a...
by MapaX5
February 25th, 2010, 11:47 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: unsafe jerking of the wheels...
Replies: 10
Views: 500

Re: unsafe jerking of the wheels...

Struts are brand new KYB GR-2 all around, the tires were just put on the car (i just got a set of Rota Attack wheels 15x6.5x42@12lbs) and we tested the ball joints and they seem fine. the only thing started when we did an alignment, which is weird. my toe was off by 12*! so we corrected it, went for...
by MapaX5
February 24th, 2010, 10:57 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: clutch differences
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Re: clutch differences

no one knows? 16 views and no replies?
i know i put a lot of info, just figured the gurus would wanna know as much as possible for a better answer.
all i need:
weigh of the SOHC and DOHC flywheels and are the clutches interchangeable.
thanks!
by MapaX5
February 24th, 2010, 10:13 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: unsafe jerking of the wheels...
Replies: 10
Views: 500

unsafe jerking of the wheels...

ok, so i replace the axles and the tie-rod ends are good, replaced the LCA bushings...
but everytime i am driving, the car just...jerks to one side or the other.
i did an alignment (as posted on another thread) and the only thing that was off was my camber...
anyone could help me with this?
by MapaX5
February 24th, 2010, 10:09 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Universal Energy Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bushing How-To
Replies: 14
Views: 1172

Re: Universal Energy Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bushing How-To

hmm...i have a '94 RS...i wonder what i've got underthere...
by MapaX5
February 24th, 2010, 2:28 am
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: manual tranny additive?
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: manual tranny additive?

Redline is what we always recomend on the miata community, and we rev our engines past 7K RPMS and that's what i'm using on my viscous diff... so, i'm gonna stick with redline.
you can order it at the mazda dealers too! no shipping. 8)
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 11:38 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Universal Energy Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bushing How-To
Replies: 14
Views: 1172

Re: Universal Energy Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bushing How-To

Any words on a front set? or ideas for a front set?
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 11:34 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To
Replies: 25
Views: 2185

Re: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To

hey, does this work for the rear too?
if so, same parts? or anything different?
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 11:05 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: clutch differences
Replies: 2
Views: 297

clutch differences

ok, so i'm trying to figure out what clutch to get for my car, and have been doing some research. Now, i've found clutches for the 92-93 and then for the 94-96... are these any different? other than clamping force, ofcourse. what would i need to replace on my 94 to put in a 93 clutch? it's an RS and...
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 10:32 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To
Replies: 25
Views: 2185

Re: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To

cool. thanks.
i start vacation as of 7:30 pm tomorrow... so, i'll re-assemble everything in here.
Do you know if i need to replace the ball-joints when i take the LCAs off the car? this is my DD, so i need to make sure i have everything i need before i start tearing stuff appart.
thanks again!
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 11:36 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To
Replies: 25
Views: 2185

Re: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To

yeah, that's how i put them in the car, and the bushing was all the way in the C clamp...went for a "spirited drive" and when i came back, the thing had come out like half the way. so i'm pressuing it goes: Bushing (big end towards front), metal sleeve, big washer, nut? (on C clamp) then t...
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 4:04 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE, IM NEW TO THIS MX3 STUFF
Replies: 13
Views: 482

Re: CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE, IM NEW TO THIS MX3 STUFF

MapaX5, I don't think you're understanding. This person wants to bolt probe mx6 (5 bolt) hubs in. If we could do that, everyone would have a long long time ago. I believe, or rather I am told by something in the back of my brain: -the ball joints are different and the control arms are not the same....
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 3:40 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To
Replies: 25
Views: 2185

Re: Energy Suspension MX-3 Front Control Arm Bushing How-To

hey, could you take a better pic of the bushings installed on the car... i put mine in and for some reason they keep getting "pulled" under spirited driving. it's actually getting kind of dangerous. i actually don't know which side goes where... they have like a "bigger" side to ...
by MapaX5
February 23rd, 2010, 3:33 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Rear disc conversion for an RS
Replies: 9
Views: 394

Re: Rear disc conversion for an RS

Mx3TD wrote:Can someone post some pictures of this conversion? i wanna see it (: thank you!
i can't exactly post my pics on here for some reason, if you PM me your email addy i will send what i did no problem.
i need think i posted them on myspace or facebook or something, but i don't remember.

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