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    Torsen swap questions...

    To swap a Torsen in a 91, I know I need the axle housing, axle stubs and axles, and the driveshaft. Is there anything else I need?

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    Good time to replace the diff mounts before you put it in

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    You can use 1pc axles too.
    1992 BnT, 93LE #737, 94M, 95M, 96M, 97PEP, and a few 90s

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    Any advantage to 1 piece axles vs the 2 piece axles?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wannafbody View Post
    To swap a Torsen in a 91, I know I need the axle housing, axle stubs and axles, and the driveshaft. Is there anything else I need?
    What? Are you swapping in a Torsen or clutch type LSD from and RX7?

    If it is a Torsen from another Miata, you need the pumpkin, carrier, axles and driveshaft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wannafbody View Post
    Any advantage to 1 piece axles vs the 2 piece axles?
    Not really, I like the 2 piece so you can pull the diff without draining the oil.
    1992 BnT, 93LE #737, 94M, 95M, 96M, 97PEP, and a few 90s

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    I bought a 1.8 Torsen with housing to eventually swap into the 91.

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    Ah, ok. I like the 1pc design for simplicity, ymmv

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    I got a set of new cv axles and they have the ABS rings. I think that they should work fine without ABS but figured I'd ask.

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    you can knock the abs rings off quite easily with a hammer

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    Is there any clearance issue with leaving them on?

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    nope, none that I had when I did mine

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