Z-TARD Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Can anyone tell me what kind of rear end this is? I think its an R-230, but I've read that the car I pulled it from (infiniti J-30) came with R-200's. I've noticed that it looks identicle to TIM240Z's R-230 with the exception of the output flanges having 5 bolts instead of 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I'm curious myself, anyone know What did that sucker run you about? !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted February 20, 2003 Author Share Posted February 20, 2003 I pulled it from a 92 Infiniti J-30, for a whopping $54.00. I've noticed also that many 240SX's have the same rear end as well. Could it be a lighter duty version of the R-230 from the Q-45? Or maybe just an updated version of the R-200..... It caught my eye initially due to the pretty little orange sticker on the side that says "VLSD". I pulled the CV halfshafts as well, and intend to cut and weld them in half and section them into some 280 Z halfshafts to run with either 300ZX (5 lug), or 280Z stubs drilled for 5 lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokebolt Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 That little orange sticker intrigues me, does the two output shafts spin as if it were an open differential? Is the carrier (VLSD) the same as a 'regular' R-200, or have you even opened it up yet? Nice find anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 What is the spline on the half shaft stubs? Most likely same as the 240sx viscous, darnit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dp351zcar Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 The spline count is the same as the old style R-200. The shafts are just diffrent lengths from the old style R-200, same as the S32 a VLSD. I have one VLSD carrier of that style sitting in my old style 83 zxt R-200 right now. I just need to do a little work to get working I think problem is my car needs a lot more so I can test it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Are the shaft lengths different because of where the circlips engage? Could it be modified to fit the old style 76-78 r200 stubs? I'm going to find another option rather than $500 for a Z31 LSD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dp351zcar Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Mike I have some pics that show the diffrence but I don't have a place to post them. I can send you some and anybody else. The pics will show my idea on how to get a VLSD to work in a old style R-200 with u-joints. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 I'd be interested in those pics too. I'd love to swap the carrier into an older R-200, would save me a lot of fabricating and headaches. I think the ratio on this one is about 3.90 (estimating), I'd like to use the 3.54 out of the older cars if possible so I can get better fuel mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 You guys have any updates on this? !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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