zxgts-4 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 After a couple of hours on NICO website it would apear that the R230V-R200V is not so clear. They were saying R230 was only in 1997-2001 with the others being R200 or R200V but they still run 6 bolt flanges so to those that have not seen R230V you could end up buying R200V or have I just totally addled my brain with information overload. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 All the Q45's from 90-96 had the R230. Not sure about the 97+ models. The M30 and J30 had R200's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 From 97 (or maybe even 98 ) on up the Q45 still uses the R230 VLSD, but the bolt up of the CV joints changed slightly. Instead of the bolt holes in the CV housings being tapped to accept the bolts (pre-98 ), the newer version uses nuts and bolts. Otherwise they appear to be unchanged. J30 is R200 VLSD, and is not interchangeable. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgts-4 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks guys, As Infinity models arn't sold in Aus I can only research the info on the net and early model info isn't that detailed. You get a bit concerned when our site is ridiculed for bad info but I'm not too sure that those NICO guys are all that bright to criticise. Any way moving on, J30 ratio's are typical of that era of R200 althuogh the housing design sounds more like the new Z33 which is bigger looking at the Parts Drawing. R230V ratios 3.692 same as Z32TT there was mention of 3.55 on NICO, the new 2004 Pathfinder Armada is listed with R230 ratios of 2.937 and 3.357. The Q45 from 2002-2004 is listed as a 3.133 Open, R230 it didn't say. Edit 3.133 calculates out to be 47/15 and 2.937 47/16 so it is probably R230 So endeth tonights info. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 The 90-96 Q45 Rear ratio was 3.54. The 90-96 300ZXT ratio was 3.692. The 90-96 300ZX ratio was 4.083, I can't remember if this is a R200 or R230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgts-4 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks Aaron 4.083 is R200V ratio Z32NA and 240SX, Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgts-4 Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi guys After reviewing last weeks research; The 3.538 ratio Q45 from 90-96 according to the FSM is R200V. All Q45 use the heavier 6 bolt axles even in the R200 as the Stubs are not interchangeable with with J30 or Z32NA. I have found no info to support 5 bolt axles with R230 or a 4.083 ratio in R230. If anyone has any accurate info to the contrary please let us know. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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