Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
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Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
Ok, I know this should really be posted on the Suspension board, but I really want an answer to this question ASAP. <BR> I own a 94 MX-3 and have been studying the 323 AWD rear subframe and suspension setup, and I may be crazy, but after comparing the 2 rear crossmembers, I think the 323 AWD rear subframe will BOLT UP STOCK to my MX-3 chassis. All the transverse, lateral and trailing links are the same, and the rear crossmember mounting holes are an exact match, which makes me think that MX-3's got a 2wd 323's rear end setup, without the differential. This would mean that with a little chopping and some engineering, I can convert my FWD MX-3 to RWD! After the subframe is installed, I would need to tunnel the gas tank and put the splined-hub spindles on. A RWD (or possibly AWD if you've got a lot of time to kill) MX-3, hooked up to a 13B rotary, now that would be cool as hell. Does anyone have any info pertaining to this?
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
Come on, ya'll! I got a whole AWD tranny set waiting on Ebay and I ain't shelling out this kinda cash w/o some advice!
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
you could remove the spare tire assembly and mount a gas tank in the spare tire hole as long as you vent in properly and make it safe IE. fuel cell for racing. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
I probably could go AWD because the tranny the 323 uses is a regular G25M-R with a bolt-on transfer case. The only thing is this: lots of horsepower + hard launches + AWD traction = broken gears. I would be perfectly happy just to have my back tires smoke and be able to hang the tail out sometimes.
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
Hey WrenchMaster, have you found out any more info on this??? Will it work?
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
I believe the mx3 subframe is 1.2 inches longer have you double checked that? Im not trying to be a dissapointer but every project has its problems and you'd run into a lot with what your thinking of trying. But Id love to see that bro good luck!
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Re: Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
tranny is good for 300hp<P>I think it will hold because you won't have wheel hop.<P>can the transfer case handle 300hp I know on the talon it has an internal fluid coupler which will overheat if stressed to much.<P>don't quote me on that but it is a possible problem. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
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