WTB Driveshaft for '83 GSL, ship to 28546

impulsive-RX7 · 10-01-2008, 04:37 PM

I need a driveshaft to go with my GSL rearend swap. 83 model year. Good u-joints please.

whitey85mtu · 10-01-2008, 08:12 PM

I have a S3 driveshaft with only 92k miles on it. pm me.

impulsive-RX7 · 10-02-2008, 11:59 AM

Is the S3 flange same as the '83? http://www.mazdatrix.com/g5.htm

P71 · 10-02-2008, 02:03 PM

No, it is not. I just went through all this jazz with my 83. U-joints in S1/S2 driveshaft are not replaceable. They are in S3. S3 driveshaft uses a different rear diff flange and bolt pattern. You cannot modify the 83's to work.

Rogue_Wulff · 10-02-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P71

No, it is not. I just went through all this jazz with my 83. U-joints in S1/S2 driveshaft are not replaceable. They are in S3. S3 driveshaft uses a different rear diff flange and bolt pattern. You cannot modify the 83's to work.

Just the opposite. S1/S2 have replacable ujoints, while S3 does not. However, the 83 can have either setup, from the factory. According to the parts micro-fiche, all 83's have the larger flange and non-sevicable ujoints, but some early 83's had the same setup as the 79-82.

Easy way to tell which flange you have. The large flange has 4 holes, none are threaded and is a square pattern, while the small flange has 4 threaded holes, but is not square.

P71 · 10-02-2008, 03:30 PM

Ah, thanks for the correction. I knew it was one way or the other with the 83 sandwiched in the middle. Mine had the S3 style on it and I swapped back to the replaceables.

impulsive-RX7 · 10-02-2008, 05:59 PM

Yes my dear '82 driveshaft that I just recently had new u-joints put on.. I guess I should double check to see if it fits the 83 rearend that I just installed.

P71 · 10-02-2008, 06:40 PM

If not just grab a new flange and use your 82 DS.

$100T2 · 10-03-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulsive-RX7

I need a driveshaft to go with my GSL rearend swap. 83 model year. Good u-joints please.

Will a driveshaft from an 84 work? I think I have one.

Rogue_Wulff · 10-03-2008, 11:49 AM

Since his 82 DS doesn't seem to fit, then the 84 DS should work, as long as it wasn't from an auto equipped car. 84/85 auto's were longer than 79-83 auto and all 5 speed trans.

impulsive-RX7 · 10-16-2008, 03:21 PM

So, yes I confirmed that I indeed need the driveshaft with the larger bolt pattern. I offer 50 bucks shipped plus beer if you ever come to visit.

impulsive-RX7 · 10-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Nevermind, I did not find one locally.

10-01-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	WTB Driveshaft for '83 GSL, ship to 28546 I need a driveshaft to go with my GSL rearend swap. 83 model year. Good u-joints please.

10-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#4
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	No, it is not. I just went through all this jazz with my 83. U-joints in S1/S2 driveshaft are not replaceable. They are in S3. S3 driveshaft uses a different rear diff flange and bolt pattern. You cannot modify the 83's to work. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

10-02-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	Ah, thanks for the correction. I knew it was one way or the other with the 83 sandwiched in the middle. Mine had the S3 style on it and I swapped back to the replaceables. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

10-02-2008, 06:40 PM	#8
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	If not just grab a new flange and use your 82 DS. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

10-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#12
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Nevermind, I did not find one locally. Last edited by impulsive-RX7; 10-19-2008 at 06:37 PM.

10-01-2008, 08:12 PM	#2
whitey85mtu Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 18	I have a S3 driveshaft with only 92k miles on it. pm me.

10-02-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Is the S3 flange same as the '83? http://www.mazdatrix.com/g5.htm

10-02-2008, 05:59 PM	#7
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Yes my dear '82 driveshaft that I just recently had new u-joints put on.. I guess I should double check to see if it fits the 83 rearend that I just installed.

10-03-2008, 11:49 AM	#10
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 310 Rep Power: 18	Since his 82 DS doesn't seem to fit, then the 84 DS should work, as long as it wasn't from an auto equipped car. 84/85 auto's were longer than 79-83 auto and all 5 speed trans.

10-16-2008, 03:21 PM	#11
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	So, yes I confirmed that I indeed need the driveshaft with the larger bolt pattern. I offer 50 bucks shipped plus beer if you ever come to visit.