Guest Anonymous Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 Hello people! I am a really new newbie. I just traded my 88 Jeep Cherokee for a 72 327 SB Scarab (thanks Scarp!) I am usually hotrodding my Vette, but I decided to got o something different...well in San Antonio,TX a little different (loaded with stinkin Mustangs here) I am really impressed with the tech and exchange forum here, and it seems you guys are real helpful, so I will defintly need your help, if I can just go through ALL the topics, it would be about a day or two. 1st newbie question: What the hell is an LSD? (besides the acid) 2nd noob question: Where do I get an massive sway bar for my front end? 3rd Noob question: Do they sell the JTR book at half price book store? 4th: What has been the best engine combo that allows reasonable drivability, yet it rocks the quarter mile? (no BBs Please) 5th and last: How the hell do I identify and r200 from a r180 other than looking at it by size? Ok guys thanks in advance! Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 here this might help on the trans question http://www.nastyz28.com/transid.html http://www.tciauto.com/tech_info/trans_dims.htm http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 Thanks grumpy, howabout the LSD? whats an "LSD"? and how can I identify the rearend difference between an r180 and an r200 (is there like a number? Your input is greatly appreicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)similar to POSITRACTION in a G.M.CAR and if your looking for a good engine combo and need some ideas http://www.ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos2.html look at combos #16,#17 ,#18,and #71 http://www.zonc.org/TechnicalInformation/L28combinations.html http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ http://www.zonc.org/Tech_Link/RogersTrannySwap/ http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/R200.htm http://www.alphalink.com.au/~donhill/detailso.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deMideon Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 An LSD is a limited slip differential. Basically a normal diff will spin one tire an LSD will spin both. That means with an LSD you get much better traction on the launch. As far as front sway bar, this guy makes custom sway bars for the Z at a reasonable price. http://sanerperffab.com/ Biggest ones I have been able to find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWKDTSN Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 The R180 has a smaller and more square-ish/oval casing. The R200 has a larger, round casing. The difference between the two, when viewed side by side, is clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 Welcome Eddie, Nice to have another scarab in the fold. Hang on and haul a--! If you have an r180 its pretty scrawny maybe 8 inches across the 200 is half again as big. Much sturdier. zfan..Mike Eddie, what tranny are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Ahhh such a good response even with links! Cool. Lemme give you guys the lowdown on this Z. I traded my Jeep Cherokee for her and shes Blue with a cowl induction hood. she has a little bit of rust, but not too much where I cannot fix it, the interior is immaculate and the seats are tearless. The suspension however could use some work. Heres the details: 1968 327/275hp 10:1 ratio Victor Jr Intake with 1" spacer 850 Dbl pumper holley Block hugger headers Holley hi volume elec fuel pump Electronic ignition with MSD6A Tach with shiftlite Fresh 350 transmission with B&M shift kit QuickSilver shifter 15x10 Centerline autodrag with Mickey Thompson Sportsmans 15x8 Centerline autodrag with Mickey Thompson sportsmans The car somewhat is unstable at low speeds, the steering is hard and the frame defintly needs to be stiffened up. Is there anyway someone can show me how to add my cars pic so you guys can see it? I have yet to run it in the 1/4 but I am anxiously waiting. I should be complete with the car within 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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