Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
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Mazda 323 AWD rear subframe swap
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
No double posting, please.
David Coleman
I used to know alot about MX-3's, but not so much anymore. Oh well.
I used to know alot about MX-3's, but not so much anymore. Oh well.