Differences between the 1genA (88-89) and the 1genB (90-92) PLEASE EVERYONE REPLY

**Panther37** · 2-18-05, 14:46

I am compiling a list of differences between the 1genA (1988-1989) and the 1genB (1990-1992) Some differences are minor while some can be pretty big. I will be editing posts so discussion will be moved elsewhere.

f2tFan · 2-18-05, 14:58

Am I the first person to reply to this?

Offhand, i know the 88-89 GT models utilized 310cc injectors, while the 90-92 GTwere upgraded to 330cc. Do i get a cookie?

**punteh** · 2-18-05, 16:07

the biggest and most important differeance (sarcasm) is the grills. 88-89 is honeycomb style while 90-92 is whatever u wanna call that style

**Guy2626c** · 2-18-05, 16:53

most of the electrical system is diffrent.

DOCMORGY · 4-3-05, 22:29

Didn't the 90-92 MX6 models also have an additional brace/bar connecting the lower rear suspension together (tie rods I believe). Also there was an additional brace connecting the rear struts together (rear strut bar). I am not sure if all GTs had these or just some. Both, by the way, readily bolt directly onto the earlier models since I have placed both onto my own 89 MX6 GT.

**suprafreak2100** · 4-5-05, 20:37

The tail lights are different 88-89 orange red white? 90-92 all red.

leemx-6 · 4-6-05, 19:08

i believe the interior is a bit different like the arm rests and the center console, seats and speaker grills, steering wheel, etc.

**macdaddyslomo** · 4-23-05, 9:54

interior is all the same, as I own an 88 and a 90

**mx6GT91** · 4-23-05, 10:51

90-92
- Bigger side moldings.
- Front bumper cut-outs/scoops are in the moldings rather than under like on 88-89.
- Stock front lip is molded to the bumper on 90-92's.
- Different wheel style and there also polished (Might be wider also)
- Wing is metal instead of foam (so I heard)
- Grills as said before

**1FIERCEGT** · 4-24-05, 1:58

1) I see above my post mx6gt91 mentions that the 90-92 spoilers are metal I don't know if that true or not but my 92 GT spoiler is fiber glass not metal.

2) There is also a slight difference in the design of the little side marker lights(or I should say in the side marker lens covers/reflectors).

3) The interiors ARE NOT the same as someone said. The steering wheel design/style is different 88-89 squarish middle and the 90-92 or at least my 92 has a rounded center and the Mazda badge is unlike the 88-89. Different radios were also iffered in the 90-92's. Surely there are more interior differences as well.

4) ECU's are different as well

Just wanted to note that some differences might be country/regional differences too so it's a bit hard to be 100% accurate on some of the differences.

**mx6GT91** · 4-24-05, 11:03

I heard about the spoiler. Didnt know if it was true. Mine is a weird foam material??

**1FIERCEGT** · 4-25-05, 0:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx6GT91

I heard about the spoiler. Didnt know if it was true. Mine is a weird foam material??

lol..yeah I've seen a few of those foam ones at the wreckers.

**MX-6Babe** · 4-25-05, 14:56

The axles are different along with the hubs and the transmission, and of course the engine.

**Mazdaman92** · 4-25-05, 23:00

My friends steering wheel is different from mine.. He has an 88 and I have a 92.

**1FIERCEGT** · 4-26-05, 1:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazdaman92

My friends steering wheel is different from mine.. He has an 88 and I have a 92.

was it necessary to post stuff already mentioned...lets give you the benifit you were just confirming it right?!

2-18-05, 14:46	#1 (permalink)
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2-18-05, 16:07	#3 (permalink)
punteh Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	the biggest and most important differeance (sarcasm) is the grills. 88-89 is honeycomb style while 90-92 is whatever u wanna call that style
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2-18-05, 16:53	#4 (permalink)
Guy2626c Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: , NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	most of the electrical system is diffrent.
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4-3-05, 22:29	#5 (permalink)
DOCMORGY Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Meridian, MS, MS, USA Age: 39 iTrader: (0)	Didn't the 90-92 MX6 models also have an additional brace/bar connecting the lower rear suspension together (tie rods I believe). Also there was an additional brace connecting the rear struts together (rear strut bar). I am not sure if all GTs had these or just some. Both, by the way, readily bolt directly onto the earlier models since I have placed both onto my own 89 MX6 GT.

4-6-05, 19:08	#7 (permalink)
leemx-6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cameron, MO, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	i believe the interior is a bit different like the arm rests and the center console, seats and speaker grills, steering wheel, etc.
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macdaddyslomo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brandon Age: 32 iTrader: (0)	interior is all the same, as I own an 88 and a 90
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4-23-05, 10:51	#9 (permalink)
mx6GT91 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	90-92 - Bigger side moldings. - Front bumper cut-outs/scoops are in the moldings rather than under like on 88-89. - Stock front lip is molded to the bumper on 90-92's. - Different wheel style and there also polished (Might be wider also) - Wing is metal instead of foam (so I heard) - Grills as said before
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4-24-05, 11:03	#11 (permalink)
mx6GT91 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	I heard about the spoiler. Didnt know if it was true. Mine is a weird foam material??
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4-25-05, 14:56	#13 (permalink)
MX-6Babe Join Date: May 2004 Location: , WA, USA iTrader: (0)	The axles are different along with the hubs and the transmission, and of course the engine.
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