DE Swap ---- Axles?

mazdags94 · Post by **mazdags94** » March 31st, 2009, 9:53 am

As much of the info I have gathered to date by researching on this forum, I don't recall a definitive answer (prolly my error).

My question is, when swapping from a 94 K8 to a 93 DE from a Probe GT with Probe GT 5spd, can I use stock mx3 axles? The person I bought the engine from also gave me the Probe GT midshaft and passenger side axle (seperated). Basically, I need to know if I need to purchase new CV axles and if so, do I buy MX-3 or Probe GT, ------- or --------- do I need to have a passenger side axle frankensteined using the PGT midshaft and a mx3 axle?

Any help would be appreciated. I just received my Clutch Masters Stage I kit today and had my flywheel resurfacd so I am planning to swap the engine very soon! I just need to make sure I have the proper parts. (I'm also prepped with a 60 gallon air compressor and an Ingersol-Rand impact gun for the hub nuts).

angrygumball316 · Post by **angrygumball316** » March 31st, 2009, 11:40 am

use the mx3 axles

mazdags94 · Post by **mazdags94** » March 31st, 2009, 1:15 pm

Thanks! Will i use the PGT midshaft at all or just swap everything over from the k8 on the passenger side?

projectzemx3 · Post by **projectzemx3** » March 31st, 2009, 1:39 pm

you can use the pgt one. you might have too because some are 3 bolt and others are 2.

mazdags94 · Post by **mazdags94** » March 31st, 2009, 1:49 pm

projectzemx3 wrote:you can use the pgt one. you might have too because some are 3 bolt and others are 2.

Okay. So I use the PGT midshaft and the mx3 axle then? Or do I just go ahead and use the whole unit that came with the PGT (midshaft and axle)?

Also, I assume the drivers side axle can be used on the DE?

Just want to clarify is all. Thanks.

Whisper · Post by **Whisper** » March 31st, 2009, 2:12 pm

If you want to use the PGT axles you should probably measure the axle lengths and diameters to make sure they fit. Probe GT might have different dimensions and the axles might not fit. It's probably best to use the MX-3 axles. Not sure about the midshaft.

hppwdn · Post by **hppwdn** » March 31st, 2009, 4:01 pm

I'm pretty sure either midshaft will work. I can't remember which car mine came from, but it's the three bolt midshaft. I think it's still the stock one from when I got the car.

As for axles, you have to use MX3 axles. The probe/mx6 axles are different.

EDIT: I can say for a fact that either midshaft will work. We recently used an MX3 midshaft on an MX6 with zero issues. The only differences are in the axles themselves.

mazdags94 · Post by **mazdags94** » March 31st, 2009, 5:11 pm

Awesome. That's everything I needed to know. As always, I appreciate your help everyone.

Brian

MX-3.com

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