kenlrw39

Ok so I've broken my second axle on the drivers side in 2 days. I need some suggestions on what axles i should get I'm running a b18a1 with the basic bolt ons mated to a b16 cable transmission that has a stage 3 cluth and 7lb. flywheel. The axles that I was running are the ls axles and halfshaft from a 90 integra. Has anybody else ran this setup and had this problem and can I upgrade to axles and halfshaft from a 94 gsr will that help?

HondaHeddie

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you can get the store to replace ones you bought new

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kenlrw39

the first one came on the car and they were in pretty bad shape and the second one came off a friends integra but had no play in it at all. If it help they keep breaking were the axle goes in to the cv joint on the side that goes to the halfshaft. Is that normal should i check anything?

Redline130

What kind of mounts are you using? Just wondering if your axle alignment is really off or extreme.

kenlrw39

i'm not sure what mount kit it has the engine came in the car but non of theme are busted or loose, since you brought it up I went and looked and my engine is a little slanted down on the drivers side is that bad?

kenlrw39

can i swap my halfshaft and axles to gsr ones will that help my problem?

kenlrw39

are there any other axlesi can use that are stronger and does anybody know why my engine sagg on the drivers side?

Ak_ef9

If you use 94 up integra axles you need to use the intermediate shaft from the 94 and up. Its a male intermediate shaft. But you will be fine running a 90-93 integra axle. If you get the abs axles just take off the abs part off the axles.

kenlrw39

is there any difference in build and stregnth between abs axles and non abs axles othere than the abs?

Ak_ef9

No I am sure there isnt since they look the same with it off.

kenlrw39

are the 94 and up gsr axles and halfshaft stronger than ls axles and halfshaft?

Ak_ef9

No they are not.

kenlrw39

So would you recomend i stay with LS axles? Have you ever seen an engine sagg on the drivier side? Is that due to the wrong engine mount?

kenlrw39

I got a non axle question can I run cams on stock Ls head internals and what's the the highest stage they will hold? And what kind of hp can I expect to see with cold air intake 4-2-1 headers and full exhaust?

Ak_ef9

I would not run cams on stock internals at all.


And what kinda mounts you have? I have had sag before but nothing too bad.

kenlrw39

I'm not sure what kinda mounts they are I'll take a look when I go to the garage later. The sag is not that bad but I didn't know if that could be causing the axle to break it only happen when i was doing a fast shift from 2nd-3rd could it be my stage 3 clutch and 7lb. flywheel is cause to much stress on the axle joints?

Ak_ef9

What part breaks on it? Is it breaking in the same place?

kenlrw39

yeah it's in the same place both times the bearings that go into the inner cv joint that hooks to the intermediate shaft. They fall out when I shift hard from 2nd-3rd.

kenlrw39

Ok so I found out why the engine was sagging the drivers side engine mount was completly broke so I've bought a new axle and mount and I'm gonna put it together today. Thanks guys for the help.

dlaub25

iTrader: (1)

Maybe the "stage 3" clutch is too much for them. I'm assuming it is a puck clutch as opposed to a full face clutch. With basic bolt ons a simple full face clutch with a heavier clamping pressure plate is more than adequate. But anyway a puck clutch is more of an on or off clutch there is not really much in between. This adds stress from the impact of the clutch to the drive train and engine. Just a humble opinion though

kenlrw39

thanks for the advice I was think of pulling the transsmision and maybe changing the clutch. I found out yesturday that my intermediate shaft is to short that's why my axle kept breaking when the car sites on the ground it pulls the bearing halfway out the cv joint.

dlaub25

iTrader: (1)

Did you take the dust shields out of the hub behind the rotor? Actually nevermind that would help if the axles were too long.

kenlrw39

yeah the dust shields are off it's driving fine now but I've just been taken it easy I need to get the longer intermediate shaft.

dlaub25

iTrader: (1)

Watch buying a used one online. I did and the bearing was completely shot. I do remember seeing int. shafts with upgraded shanks for around $100. If I could recommend one thing it would be to stay away from used drive shaft parts altogether. ( I'm sure there not all bad I just haven't had very good luck in my own experience.

kenlrw39

thanks for the tip. Yeah I'm trying to buy new things so I know there in good shape.