What axle config will I need with an F trans

[nitrofarm]

Axle quick reference guide

[Movin]

Both Oreillys and AZ post lengths of new and reman shafts, for an 89 the auto
is 9mm longer on the left and 11mm longer on the right. All these specs doesn't
mean you will get that exact part in the box, often it will work but not if you
need an exact dimension.

[nitrofarm]

You can use auto festiva axles they are the same. Also auto non abs aspire axles and tracer axles 86-89 and the 323 non turbo 88-89. Also i think the non turbo Capri axles will fit as well. I am running a 89 323 f series tranny in my bp swap. Also they made the f series in a 4 speed and 5 i have the 4 in my car.

Not to step on any toe's,just talking outloud.And trying to be a better forum member...
So if the ATX Festy axle fits due to the fact that its inboard spline count is 24.And you are saying ATX non abs Aspire will work as well.That means these two are identical in length. With that being said,the ATX Aspire axles must be shorter than MTX Aspire axles.(Because we all know the Aspire is @ 3/4" wider) than a Festiva. According to my research the NA Capri axles will be 1/4 to long per side for this topics application. (F series in a Festiva) But this could easily be accounted for with Aspire LCA's.Wasn't the 89-90 323 @ 1.5" wider than the Festy? And came equipped with the F series instead of the E series?
hofficergrover- would you be so kind as to post your research results.Specifically pertaining to Aspire/Festiva ATX left/right axle lengths .This would be greatly appreciated.I have no info on either ATX lengths.
I cant see using the 89-90 na 323 axles for this topics application.They are going to be @ 3/4" to wide per side.
By my calculations the na Capri axles with Aspire LCA's would be the very best fit for this topics application. Please anyone with info chime in. I'm only trying to get all this straight. Thanks folks-
Also I have an Aspire that I want put the F series in. Can I use the Aspire axle with the 323 F series inner installed on it. Or even better should I just try an ATX Aspire which would give me the 24/24 spline count that I need.Thx-Nitro

[nitrofarm]

The mx3 is an F series, hydro clutch.

The aspire auto axles will not be long enough in your aspire though. You are better off using aspire manual trans axles and swapping out the inner part of the axle.

Thanks for the quick response! Sounds easy enough. I'll still have to fab mounts. And convert to cable. I'm shooting for $200 on the tranny.

[nonamekid]

The mx3 is an F series, hydro clutch.

The aspire auto axles will not be long enough in your aspire though. You are better off using aspire manual trans axles and swapping out the inner part of the axle.

[nitrofarm]

Guy's need some quick help

You can use auto festiva axles they are the same. Also auto non abs aspire axles and tracer axles 86-89 and the 323 non turbo 88-89. Also i think the non turbo Capri axles will fit as well. I am running a 89 323 f series tranny in my bp swap. Also they made the f series in a 4 speed and 5 i have the 4 in my car.

Got a deal set up tommorow for an F SERIES from a MX3 that had the B6 engine.
Do you guys know what the the inboard spline count will be on this tranny?

My guess is it will be 24 inboard count? please a little help. I want to take this F series and put it my ASPIRE using (AUTO) ASPIRE axles. This tranny is only got 60k so its a sweet deal.

Edit...... I'm an idiot ! Why am I assuming that this is a F SERIES??? I guess the the first question at hand is what tranny is the 4 banger MX3 equipped with?

[hofficergrover]

Not a prob i work at advance so when i have nothing to do i look up parts and see if have same part numbers :lol:
Also if get the auto festy axles make sure you don't make the trans closer to the driver side because new axles are for some reason like half an inch longer and don't fit. I had to redo my tranny mounts to get new axles in but the old would still fit fine. So get new axles if can so when you do all your mock up every thing is correct length so that it will all fit.

[Aaronbrook37]

You can use auto festiva axles they are the same. Also auto non abs aspire axles and tracer axles 86-89 and the 323 non turbo 88-89. Also i think the non turbo Capri axles will fit as well. I am running a 89 323 f series tranny in my bp swap. Also they made the f series in a 4 speed and 5 i have the 4 in my car.

SERIOUSLY? Wow... today I learned. That's very interesting... and cost effective for those upgrading to an F-series! Thank you for sharing... you've just altered my Festiva budget.

[hofficergrover]

You can use auto festiva axles they are the same. Also auto non abs aspire axles and tracer axles 86-89 and the 323 non turbo 88-89. Also i think the non turbo Capri axles will fit as well. I am running a 89 323 f series tranny in my bp swap. Also they made the f series in a 4 speed and 5 i have the 4 in my car.

[iceracerdude]

So I'll be converting both of the festy axles "inter stubbs" to the 24 count spline.
Thanks for all the info.
Now that that's settled, lets kick it up a notch, is there a two peice config for the passenger side that you guys have used, you know, in an effort to reduce torque steer?

[Aaronbrook37]

E series transmissions have an inboard spline count of 22. F series have an inboard spline count of 24. Therefore, to put an F series into a Festy, you need axles that have an inboard spline count of 24.

The two cars I mentioned have axles with 24 splines on the inside.

This. The F-series axles are plug and play with their own transmission and our own front end.

[JPT]

E series transmissions have an inboard spline count of 22. F series have an inboard spline count of 24. Therefore, to put an F series into a Festy, you need axles that have an inboard spline count of 24.

The two cars I mentioned have axles with 24 splines on the inside.

[iceracerdude]

According to what used to be a sticky in the "Engine And Drivetrain" section, yes.

Here's a link to the info.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showpost.php?p=111691&postcount=8

EDIT: The 323 axles need to be from an '88 or '89

Well then no according to the link, the spline counts are in fact different.
The Festy having 22 inboard and 24 outboard, and the 323 is 24 and 24.
But thanks for the link, I feel I'm getting closer.

[JPT]

The splines will be correct at the hubs as well as the trans then?

According to what used to be a sticky in the "Engine And Drivetrain" section, yes.

Here's a link to the info.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showpost.php?p=111691&postcount=8

EDIT: The 323 axles need to be from an '88 or '89

[iceracerdude]

The splines will be correct at the hubs as well as the trans then?