Andrew Wake Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hello all, I have a 280ZX with an R200 open diff. In the next few years I plan on swapping the engine to make some more horsepower (300-500hp), but want to make sure my axle can handle it. I know the R200 is sturdier than the smaller diffs, and that problems often happen when one wheel spins. An LSD also helps for track driving, and driving in general (no I will not do a welded diff). There are several LSD carriers for the R200, marketed for the 300ZX, such as the OEM, M Factory, and OBX. There are plenty of forums and videos of people swapping the carriers for the S30 chassis, and they all talk about converting to 300ZX CV axles. My question is- If I swap the carrier for an LSD, can I use the 280ZX CV axles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Tech Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 yes, you can use 280zx cv joints. i have a quaife rear in my r200 and love it. put many of miles @ 400whp to it and the 280zx cv joints held up fine. the stub axles were the weak point for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wake Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Great! Thanks, do you know if any companies sell more dourable stub axles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Tech Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Yes, there is Whitehead performance in Canada but there is also another one in the states that I forget the name of. They are not cheap but if your running 400+ hp and have a stick shift it's going to be a necessary upgrade. If you have slightly less hp and an auto trans you will be less likely to snap it I'd say. I went all out and did 300m 39spline stubs and converted to 300zx cv joints and I've been beaten on it for 5 yrs now, no issue at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, G-Tech said: Yes, there is Whitehead performance in Canada but there is also another one in the states that I forget the name of. They are not cheap but if your running 400+ hp and have a stick shift it's going to be a necessary upgrade. If you have slightly less hp and an auto trans you will be less likely to snap it I'd say. I went all out and did 300m 39spline stubs and converted to 300zx cv joints and I've been beaten on it for 5 yrs now, no issue at all I believe Driveshaft Shop may be the other vendor for stub axles that you're thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Tech Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 The other one is Joe from chequered flag racing. I just forgot the other website that he has that is more up to date...if driveshaft shop makes stub axles for a 280zx that would be good to know and worth looking into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wake Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Great! Thanks everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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