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KLZE Transaxle vs K8DE Transaxle
Posted: January 30th, 2009, 10:02 pm
by 914klze
I have a KLZE which I've stripped down to the block and had a machinist check everything. Now the 5spd transaxle it came with was out of a MX-3 with the K8. Does anyone know if these transaxles are the same. If not would I be better off sourcing a different transaxle?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Re: KLZE Transaxle vs K8DE Transaxle
Posted: January 30th, 2009, 10:32 pm
by Nd4SpdSe
Probably not, although some came with LSD (most used a different spline count than the Mx-3 axles use), but those were typically a 4.11:1 final drive like the 626/Mx6, while the Mx-3/Probe transaxle is 4.39:1.
If it has the LSD and the spline is correct, all except the crazy would say keep it. Even if it's not and works, most recommend the taller gears with a ZE since the Mx3 transaxle seems too short with so much power.
If the spline coun't isn't right, it'll unfortuntaely be a larger paperweight since it's not worth much for the fact that the axles are almost impossible to get in North America
Re: KLZE Transaxle vs K8DE Transaxle
Posted: January 31st, 2009, 9:45 pm
by 914klze
It doesn't have LSD (if you turn one halfshaft the other spins in the opposite direction). I originally pulled the whole works out of a MX-3 USD that the previous owner had put the ZE in. I'm assuming the transaxle was the original. I just want to know if this is the best place to start building a tranny to handle 400hp.
Thanks for the info.