d-phlip Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I have done a lot of research on this and didn't find the answer (or found it but didn't understand it). I have a 72z with a 280Z long nose R200, 3.73 gears and a Quaife helical gear LSD that accepts 12mm or 10mm bolts. I want lower gearing for acceleration and have a T56 with 0.5 sixth gear, so cruising RPM will be no problem. I found a VLSD with 4.08 gears from a 91 300ZX (purchased in a short nose R200). It is on the way - I haven't seen it yet. Will the ring and pinion from the VLSD bolt into my long nose R200 with Quaife differential? Any help will be appreciated. If I missed the answer to this in my research, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted June 24, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2012 I edited out your for sale ad. You must be a donating member to advertise here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-phlip Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry - didn't know the rules (should have). What donation level is required? Thanks. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twofouroh Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Ring gears are probably the same, but the pinions definitely are not. Long nose = long pinion, short nose = short pinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitsnow Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 My rx7 has a 5.3/t56, the rear gear is a 4.11. I hate it, I'd rather a 3.54 or 3.7 any day over the 4.11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted June 25, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry - didn't know the rules (should have). What donation level is required? Thanks. Dave The minimum amount is all that is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Click the "Donate" link on the tool bar at the top of the page. I think you can pay the "donation" of $20 with Paypal, then you are ready to go. In regard to the diff problem. Look for an open 3.90 and swap your carrier into it (easy job). 3.90 open R200s are very easy to find. There is one on the Nashville Craislist for $30. I initially hated my 3.90 when I was running 24" tires, but now that I've mounted my 26" drag slicks, I'm warming up to it. The problem with it when running street tires was wheel spin requiring an instant shift into second, then immediately into 3rd. Now on slicks, I get better traction and with a larger rolling radius, I have more time in each gear. Go to my video in the Videos-drag racing forum to see what a 3.90 LSD with V8 and slicks looks like. Unless you get really tall tires, I don't see much point in going to even lower gears if you have a V8. Now, a L6 is a totally different matter - gear low for track fun, but that is in exchange for highway misery. If you move the ring and pinion out of one case into another case, you will have to check the pinion shimming and carrier shimming. I would have to get professional help making sure the gear lash was set properly. If you keep the case matched to the R&P with all the associated shims and spacers, then you can move carriers around. Does the VLSD come with axles? The inner CV stub is different on a VLSD vs a CLSD (and I imagine a helical too). Edited June 25, 2012 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylo73z Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have a open 3.91 long nose r200 for my 280 z ...I also have a short nose r200 with the VLSD I would like to use the VLSD on my long nose 200 what axles would I need ? Would it be better to get a aftermarket LSD ? What power can a VLSD r200 hold ? Would a aftermarket LSD hold more power ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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