just a thought on RWD MX-3

Spydie · Post by **Spydie** » November 30th, 2003, 4:56 am

so I ws watching monster garage the other day and it was the one where they had to make an ambulance pop a wheelie.
I was wondering if anyone thinks there could be a way of using a V-drive to convert the MX into RWD. It would have to be more of an L-drive I immagine, and I realize this question is in a vague form but....it's like 4am so BACK OFF!!!!

RuffneckMantis · Post by **RuffneckMantis** » November 30th, 2003, 5:54 am

I WILL NOT BACK OFF CUZ ITS 5AM HERE! NOW!

but who knows RWD mx is not outta the question, just outta most everyones wallets...

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » November 30th, 2003, 4:58 pm

an l-angle wuld be like, what, 90 degrees or so? that'd be too extreme of a driveshaft angle for it to even spin fast enough to idle.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » December 1st, 2003, 2:16 am

i guess it depends, just a though, the 4cyl mx-3 uses the same engine as a Miata, which is RWD...unless the engine on the Miata is turned 90* compared to the mx-3's, it should be possible...but a v6 mx-3 on the otherhand, i have no idea

atlantamx3 · Post by **atlantamx3** » December 1st, 2003, 11:34 am

Originally posted by Nd4SpdSe:
unless the engine on the Miata is turned 90* compared to the mx-3's,

Come on ND4SPDSE-- you have been around the MX-3 & Mazda community long enough to know that he Miata engine IS turned 90* compared to the MX-3.

tommygunzit · Post by **tommygunzit** » December 11th, 2003, 3:51 pm

is it possible to throw in a rotary drivetrain. I think the mx3 has a place for driveshaft does it not. This should be possible. Is the rear frame strong enough? What mods would need to be done. I know you would probably need engine,ecu,tranny, rearend, but what else would need to be done. peace

Spydie · Post by **Spydie** » December 11th, 2003, 6:43 pm

I don't actually care about making a RWD mx3....that was not the topic really. My question was actually about V-drive application....or L-drive really. It has been answered.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » December 16th, 2003, 3:08 am

Originally posted by atlantamx3:

Originally posted by Nd4SpdSe:
unless the engine on the Miata is turned 90* compared to the mx-3's,
Come on ND4SPDSE-- you have been around the MX-3 & Mazda community long enough to know that he Miata engine IS turned 90* compared to the MX-3.

Dude, how would i know?...i'm a v6'er

tommygunzit · Post by **tommygunzit** » March 5th, 2004, 2:50 pm

anybody done a rwd conversion, I'm thinking of throwing in a rotary and making rwd w/ rx7 drivetrain, possibly even awd. let me know whatcha know. thanks

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » March 5th, 2004, 4:54 pm

Originally posted by tommygunzit:
anybody done a rwd conversion, I'm thinking of throwing in a rotary and making rwd w/ rx7 drivetrain, possibly even awd. let me know whatcha know. thanks

have fun. post pics when you're done.

mx3TT · Post by **mx3TT** » March 5th, 2004, 6:05 pm

Originally posted by marshmallow15:

Originally posted by tommygunzit:
anybody done a rwd conversion, I'm thinking of throwing in a rotary and making rwd w/ rx7 drivetrain, possibly even awd. let me know whatcha know. thanks
have fun. post pics when you're done.

I second that. But if you want to get rid of all that money my address is...

MX-3.com

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