scotty Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Are the axle shafts from a 2.0 interchangeable with those from a 1.6? Both cars are 1980 Sportshatches. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Yes thay are . The difference being the actual thickness of the shaft .a 2 litre one is thicker hence stronger.although i still have 1.6 ones in my 2.2 !. otherwise they are totally interchangeable in terms of actual fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Ah, good to know! Think ive a 1.9 axle, 2.0, and 16. Axles Would the 1.9 shafts and 2.0, be similar What axle would be best run for motorways, guessing a 2.0, 1.6 welded, with 1.9 shafts Behind a 4 speed, 2.0s on 40 carbs 130bhp ish, lightened flywheel. Thats the plan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1.6 shafts are thinner. Pretty sure 1.9 & 2.0 are the same (thicker)all interchangeable into each other’s axle (except 1256cc). 2.0 axle itself better for motorway cruising as its 3.44:1 rather than 3.67:1 of a 1.6. But a bit less nippy on acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona206t Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I have an axle out of a 1.8 ohc engined manta,would that be same ratio as 1.6 Or 2.0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 3.67:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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