AK-Z Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 As some of you know I have 2x 280z. One with a R180 and the other has a R200. I only have one title and so one is going to be just a parts car. You can guess what I'm getting at. So both complete rear ends. Is it easier to just swap the diff and all the parts needed or is it easier to just drop the rear ends and swap them? What would I need to deal with and what are your opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Take the complete R200 off (mustache bar and all), and replace the R180 as a unit. I did it in a driveway on jack stands in the rain, and it would be a simpler job than swapping the guts (which may not even fit in the old case). That's not to say it is an easy job (that thing weighs a TON when you are on your back in the rain) so be sure and have a lovely assistant to help you. I put the 5-speed/R200 from a 1978 280z onto my automatic/R180 77 280z driveshaft, axles, and mustache bar. The hubs stayed the same, and I suspect the axle could have as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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