Hey guys,
Continuing a little more with our C-speed How-to's this week, I figured we'd share some information on the on going axle debate.
Instead of continuing with the debate here, I will just go ahead and show how you can use OEM D-series passenger side axle with your K-swap in an EG with Hasport mounts.
The pics and measurements will show you that the single cam axle is the perfect length to use on the driver side.
Cliff notes:
92-95 SOHC D-series Passenger side axle WILL WORK on driverside with K-swap and Hasport mounts.
Here we go:
You'll notice that the required axle length on the driverside measured from the tranny axle seal to the outter hub is 19"
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Top: stock B-series passenger side axle
Middle: stock D-series passenger side axle
Bottom: Stock DC5R driverside axle
You'll notice that the stock B-series axle measures 18", which is too short by 1" (side note: in relaxed state, on the B-series axle the inner hub bearings are already 0.25" from the edge of the race in the hub and you can feel them through the boot, so it is actually 1.5" or so too short). The DC5R axle measures 20.5" which is too long by 1.5" (fully compressed, the DC5R axle is 19", so it would bind if you used it as is). The stock D-series axle measures 19.5" (bearings in the inner hub are in the middle of the hub in relaxed state) - perfect! Of course, this is measured from the outer edge of the hubs, NOT end to end.
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Here's the stock D-series axle installed:
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Here's the stock D-series axle as it sits in relaxed state:
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Here's the stock D-series axle fully compressed:
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So, as you can see, a stock single cam axle does work!
Here's how you make the D-series axle work. Simply swap the DC5 base, DC5S, DC5R, or B-series inner hub onto the D-series axle. The stock D-series outter hub is already 32mm.
So there you go. OEM axle for your K-swap with perfect length and easily attainable parts from your local auto parts store.
If anyone needs info on how to swap hubs, I will post a how-to on that as well.
Enjoy!
Side note: D-series axle shaft diameter is 0.990" whereas B and K axle diameter is 1.040". So the D-series axles are about 1/16" smaller in diameter, but shouldn't make a difference.
And for those that are interested, you can use an OEM B/D-series FPR on K-swaps too:
http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23271
C-speed FTW
NW Honda Challenge 2nd place 2006
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Continuing a little more with our C-speed How-to's this week, I figured we'd share some information on the on going axle debate.
Instead of continuing with the debate here, I will just go ahead and show how you can use OEM D-series passenger side axle with your K-swap in an EG with Hasport mounts.
The pics and measurements will show you that the single cam axle is the perfect length to use on the driver side.
Cliff notes:
92-95 SOHC D-series Passenger side axle WILL WORK on driverside with K-swap and Hasport mounts.
Here we go:
You'll notice that the required axle length on the driverside measured from the tranny axle seal to the outter hub is 19"
Top: stock B-series passenger side axle
Middle: stock D-series passenger side axle
Bottom: Stock DC5R driverside axle
You'll notice that the stock B-series axle measures 18", which is too short by 1" (side note: in relaxed state, on the B-series axle the inner hub bearings are already 0.25" from the edge of the race in the hub and you can feel them through the boot, so it is actually 1.5" or so too short). The DC5R axle measures 20.5" which is too long by 1.5" (fully compressed, the DC5R axle is 19", so it would bind if you used it as is). The stock D-series axle measures 19.5" (bearings in the inner hub are in the middle of the hub in relaxed state) - perfect! Of course, this is measured from the outer edge of the hubs, NOT end to end.
Here's the stock D-series axle installed:
Here's the stock D-series axle as it sits in relaxed state:
Here's the stock D-series axle fully compressed:
So, as you can see, a stock single cam axle does work!
Here's how you make the D-series axle work. Simply swap the DC5 base, DC5S, DC5R, or B-series inner hub onto the D-series axle. The stock D-series outter hub is already 32mm.
So there you go. OEM axle for your K-swap with perfect length and easily attainable parts from your local auto parts store.
If anyone needs info on how to swap hubs, I will post a how-to on that as well.
Enjoy!
Side note: D-series axle shaft diameter is 0.990" whereas B and K axle diameter is 1.040". So the D-series axles are about 1/16" smaller in diameter, but shouldn't make a difference.
And for those that are interested, you can use an OEM B/D-series FPR on K-swaps too:
http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23271
C-speed FTW
NW Honda Challenge 2nd place 2006
