[gizmo420]

hello everyone im calvin aka "gizmo". well im new here and im gonna read around and see if i find anything that could help me in the process of building a rwd ford escort 91-96.
im wanting to use everything possible out of a 1990-97 mazda miata....
i have the escort already just havent started the project.
so any info on rear subframes and front subframes would greatly be appreciated.as i said this is a project so its gonna take time on gathering the rest of the stuff.
many people say its a waste of time but its my time and money and car im doing this to so plz everyone dont steer me away from this idea.
i honestly think it would be sick to have a rwd escort 1.8 litre "possible turboapp way way way later". thnx to all who help and god speed Amen.

 

[zzyzzx]

I can't imagine why anyone would want a 4WD or RWD car, much less convert something.

 

[escortrestorer]

Im fairly certain it would suck and the only reason a normal person would want a RWD escort is if they were to drop in a V8.

That being said.... Miata is an N platform vehicle. It is a very different chassis. I dont know how close you would be for mounting points for the front subframe. I seriously doubt the rear subframe will mount to it without some fabbing.

I also cant tell you if the axles are the correct width.

I might be wrong however, I advise you to use the search button.

 

[therieldeal]

yeah, you would be better off using a shortened solid rear axle (ford 8.8 maybe?) with a custom 4 link. in the end it will be 10x stronger and probably cost you the same or less money than adapting a chicken shit miata rear end to fit.

 

[gizmo420]

well the point is its just gonna be a project and im certain i will require major fabbing on the front subframe. now the rear subframe not certain im heading to the salvage yard if possible tomorrow to take some measurements on both vehicles.
now i will have to cut the firewall and subframe to fit the tranny no matter what, thats a given fact of the bat.
basically its gonna a be a one of a kind drift car and weekend warrior. and yes im gonna stick to a 4cyl motor through and through.
but i may consider a solid rear end as therieldeal mentioned "thnx by the way". well yall im out if yall hear or find anything let me know. night guys ad gals

 

[gizmo420]

was looking into a 90-93 rx-7 rear diff viscous lsd. i might be asking for then i can handle.....but hey were gear heads its our duty to make our ideas work one way or the other right

 

[therieldeal]

those rear ends are pretty strong, you will need to do a fully custom subframe though.

you will also need custom axles to connect to custom spindles (or find some 4wd protege spindles) if you want to keep the stock struts.

 

[gizmo420]

yeah got to thinking about the suspension,,,thnx for pointing that out therieldeal....im thinking aftermarket just to help the sturdyness...more along the line of TEIN "Rally Spec" or Tokico "stock afterMarket".... my dads gonna come over and take a few measurements....he told me if im gonna do this i oughta go midshift setup......i said no

 

[gizmo420]

Well ive been thinking of using the rear subframe from a 90-94 mazda 323 gtx. just cant find any pictures to help me out...so if any one has pics plz send to [email protected] and wating pictures of a 90-94 mazda 323 gtx forged crankshaft and rods "if possible with the factory standard size pistons" and how much for them

 

[gizmo420]

have officially started my project,,,,,got to wait for the pics,,,i use film no digital.....got the fire wall nd entire floor pan cut out last nite......note to eveyone that bolt on your grinder make sure it nice and tight if its not the cut off wheel flys very freaking fast man i mean fast, knocked my hat off my head im gonna stick to the sawsall its safer...ill add info each time i work on it and ill keep taking pictures.....but i found the rear end i nedd and im gonna order it from osaka japan......its a 90-94 mazda 323 gtx awd rear end...accordng to the mazda house its a direct bolt up no modding required god bless those big blue books they have at the mazda house,,,they are packed full of body and suspension specs and all kinds of other stuff......got a few printouts while there

 

[jinx]

The gtx rear subby does not directly bolt up. Lowkeygt just attempted doing this not long ago.

 

[gizmo420]

well in that case,,,,should i just go ahead and order a complete rear clip from japan then,,,,,,,and braze weld it all together and go from there.....motor is sent to the local rebuild shop,,,,,and a custom clutch is next after motor is done,,,just trying to find a place to rebuild the tranny so it can handle more power later on down the road can anyone recommend a place