Posted May 21, 200717 yr comment_210251 hey guys, i got an offer on a 90-'96 z32 vlsd's w/ axles. 408 gear. for around 500 shipped to CA. I was wondering if 1) This will even fit in my 73 240z 2) If the price is worth it3) What i will need to make it work.I have been doing some reading, and haven't found a 90-96 z32 diff with a 408 gear ratio? Was wondering if this is correct or not.I have read the forums and couldn't find anything. Please do help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 200717 yr comment_210252 I haven't seen anyone use one of those in a S30 before. Can it work? i suppose its possible, but I really can't say. hybridz.com is probably a better place to look for this kind of info. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 22, 200717 yr comment_210264 Short answer = yes, with LOTS of modifications. Info here:http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=116207 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 22, 200717 yr Author comment_210282 wow, not really worth all that work. I just want to get a better geared ratio for my SR20 swap. thinking like 4.11 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 22, 200717 yr comment_210284 Yes it will, but its alot of work. its acually a 4.11. I can get one at my local juck yard for $150. I dont know what shipping would be though. You should be able to find one in CA somewhere! Look/call around! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 22, 200717 yr comment_210286 Yes it will, but its alot of work. its acually a 4.11, its the N/A diff. The turbo diff is stronger and is a 3.56. I can get one (N/A rear subframe, meaning everything, brakes, axles, all of it) at my local juck yard for $150. I dont know what shipping would be though. You should be able to find one in CA somewhere! Look/call around! Go on hybridz for instructions and tt.net for a rearend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 29, 200717 yr comment_210823 The Z32 R200 diffs are monster diffs and probably way heavier than you'd need (or want) anyway. They can't give em away where I am because they're too big to fit in anything easily including skylines (so I'm told). The price seems too much for what it is.I'm looking into suburu wrx diffs as they are a longnose R180 lsd like a zed, good ratios available too. I think they might be a 5 bolt patern to the driveshafts instead of 4 and either require modification or to use the suburu cv jointed driveshafts (better than uni joints).I know someone who has done the conversion into a datsun1600 (510) but keep forgetting to ask them about it so I don't know all of the facts yet. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 29, 200717 yr comment_210839 Shipping for the diff alone is pretty resonable compared.I had my 4.37 R180 shipped in from Kansas to California for $70 even via UPS and it weighed like 60 pounds :rambo: ~Z~ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 29, 200717 yr comment_210844 shamus11 said: The Z32 R200 diffs are monster diffs and probably way heavier than you'd need (or want) anyway. They can't give em away where I am because they're too big to fit in anything easily including skylines (so I'm told). The price seems too much for what it is.I'm looking into suburu wrx diffs as they are a longnose R180 lsd like a zed, good ratios available too. I think they might be a 5 bolt patern to the driveshafts instead of 4 and either require modification or to use the suburu cv jointed driveshafts (better than uni joints).I know someone who has done the conversion into a datsun1600 (510) but keep forgetting to ask them about it so I don't know all of the facts yet.My understanding is that the R160 from the subarus bolts into a 510 or a Z. Once you have the side flanges from another R160 the stock halfshafts from the Z just bolt right up.The new STi with the R180 is not the same as the R180 in the Datsuns. The spline count on the side gears is different from the normal R180. There was some speculation that the side flanges from the R200 might work because they have the same spline count, but I don't think this has been confirmed yet. If it didn't work, then the next thing to try would be modding the WRX CV shafts to fit in the Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-210844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 30, 200816 yr comment_252436 Maybe this isn't the best way to get an answer but it seems like my question comes from this older thread. I want an LSD in my "72" and also need/ want to get some shorter gears to fit the 5 speed. I read the hybredz post about different options including the subaru possibilities. The r160 and a fairly stout LSD was written about, suggesting that it was stronger than the open r180. Question; is this statement been tested by anyone ..."My understanding is that the R160 from the subarus bolts into a 510 or a Z. Once you have the side flanges from another R160 the stock halfshafts from the Z just bolt right up."...I only question the flanges bolting up, and whether the subaru LSD is strong enough or is it the ring and pinion that would be in question? Or am I trying to re-invent the wheel and there is a simpler answer I'm missing. thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-252436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 30, 200816 yr comment_252443 If nobody gives you an answer on the bolt in axles ask on a 510 forum. Those guys use the Subaru diffs all the time, since they came with R160s. I think the diff is strong enough, based on Gary Savage's experience flogging his VG30T in his 510 for years with no problems. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-252443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 1, 200816 yr comment_252512 Thanks, I didn't even think of a 510 forum. I know someone has done it. I can't imagine I'm the only one that wants different gears and an LSD.neal Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24399-will-this-diff-fit/#findComment-252512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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