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swaping diffs

Started by evan427 · 26 Feb 2012 · 10 replies

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evan427Archived member
hey guys ive got my hands on a lsd diff out of a 5l vl, and just wanted to know if i put that into my car (s1 vl berlina auto 6cyl) will my tail shaft bolt up or will i have to use the front half of mine and the rear of the 5l shaft? thanks
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xAsh-Archived member
Vn diff's are to wide Only option is to get VLT axles and then gut your existing ddiff, replacing it with the VN center and the VLT axles Or else you could get your VN axles cut down to suit the new length, would probably cost more though Edit sorry, thought you said 5 litre VN for some reason, It should all bolt up fine
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TUXEDOArchived member
VN diffs do fit anyway. Theyre only around 20mm longer each side.. The VL V8 diff will have 3.08:1 ratio so it will be a slug down low.
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xAsh-Archived member
would be decent if they were shorter on each side speaking of which, skylines or pintara diffs compatible?
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TUXEDOArchived member
Not sure about mounting points and length but they're four stud :/
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WOGPSIArchived member
your tailshaft will fit no probs buddy.
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rubensleArchived member
Bolt up no worries
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evan427Archived member
alright sweet as guys, just not to sure about have such a low gear ratio :s
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WOGPSIArchived member
Swap your crown gear and pinion with your original 3.45
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VLBR0Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by WOGPSI [View Post] Swap your crown gear and pinion with your original 3.45 tough to do? if so, what would a diff specialist/mechanic charge for such a conversion?
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WOGPSIArchived member
Yeah mate easy. After you do it take it to a diff joint so they adjust the gears to make sure there aligned 100%
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