r200 differential questions.

[dirty-mik3]

from what i have head so far, an r200 diff is an r200 diff, and most rwd internals are interchangeable, so whats keeping people from using 240sx lsd's in their 280z's and r200 swapped s30's? most of what i read is about subaru lsd's, and z31 lsd's, which are both ridiculously expensive. an open 240sx diff can be had for 30 dollars, and an lsd for under 200 if you're in the right group of people.

I know it's something obvious, but i'm drawing a blank....  :hmm:

[ggzilla]

Z-car enthusiasts generally buy new, not a $200 used LSD.

[darrel]

short nose vs long nose

 

 

I don't think LSD came in the 240sx.

[datzenmike]

Then viscous or clutch.

[thisismatt]

Axle spline count.

[drummingpariah]

Mostly shims and axles.

[DISLEXICDIME]

There are instructions on line how to swap a shortnose lsd in to a long nose r200

[ggzilla]

The LSD is removable from the R200 assembly. It came stock on 240SX with the performance package.

[dirty-mik3]

sorry, im not too clear on the subject and hybridz is unreachable at the moment. Is the only major difference between say; This lsd and a factory 280z r200 differential the spline count? why would shimming it be an issue, I would imagine it would be just like shimming every other rear end? 

If I could just slap one into my housing I would be happy as a clam, but I know if it was that simple that's what everyone would be doing...

Although it does say this fits a z31, which is what I keep reading that you want if you plan to swap one into your stock housing...

[datzenmike]

With some work the C200 truck LSD can be swapped into an R200 housing

[drummingpariah]

Try this out:

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/116714-kaaz-2-way-lsd-short-nose-r200-center-into-long-nose/

 

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