my first swap......ever!!

[92festie]

ok well im starting this thread because i plan on doing a b8 swap within the next week or so. ive done ALOT of reading along with the great words of wisdom from eurotiva. i currently have a 92 festiva gl. The motors dead so why not a better time than to drop a b8 in??...hehe i really wanted to get you guys some pics before i started the swap, but no access to a picture taking device...lol on another note i have just recently got ahold of a b8 out of a protege. It just needs a head gasket. Pulled the motor in the protege out today. I know im gonna need a set of capri axels. so ending with that note im gonna go and work on it some more....so psyched cant wait to get it to run and drive it to the 1st annual sunshine meet!!

[eurotiva]

Good Luck It's the easiest swap ever.

[92festie]

lol thanks bro

[Smedley]

Sounds like you are having fun. Another swapped car for the Florida meet. Get to work! The meet will be here before you know it. We are looking forward to meeting you.

[muscle_Car1]

Good Luck It's the easiest swap ever.

Not



but easier than most others

[92festie]

yea hopefully i have it done before the meet. ive never been to florida so i figured this will be the perfect occasion

[Safety Guy]

What do you need the Capri axles for? Are you swapping the transaxle too?

Karl

[92festie]

im using a b8 out of a protege along with the tranny so.....i need the capri axels

[Safety Guy]

Okay. Gotcha!

Karl

[resuwrecked]

Sweetness. You have an xr2 midshaft? The na capri has unequal-length axles, right? I'd imagine a capri is a bit wider than our cars.

[92festie]

no guess i need to get one??

[eurotiva]

If you are using a f-series ....you will need non-turbo capri axles.

If you are using a g-series....you will need a mid-shaft, and axles.

Also you will need whichever clutch,flywheel from the series you are using.

Capris are the only platform that is the same width as a festiva. And have the same outer spline count on the axles.

[92festie]

ok whats the difference between the two?? i know i can find the answer on here but no time going to jy today to get axels like i said also before im my setups a b8 out of a protege along with the tranny...assuming its an f-series??

[daniel_cogar]

where in wv are you located?? im in beckly/ oak hill area .. I have done the swap and then i removed it to do a bpt swap ... I have a b8 engine, ecu, f series trans and axels you need. just let me know. my number is (304) 719-8296 if you need any help .

Daniel

[JPT]

'86 to '89 323 (non turbo) axles will also work.