Carryl Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hey guys, i have a major problem. I bought a nismo 1.5 way lsd off ebay they stated that it came out of an r200 diff. I'm trying to install it but i can't find the right input shafts for the diff. I've tried s14 open and vlsd shafts, skyline vlsd shafts and also a 300zx shaft. The skyline shafts are slightly to small. I counted 29 splines in the diff any ideas what shafts could possible work with this ? l0m59 is stamped on the lsd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 The diff you bought was most likely for the 350Z which uses a long 29 spline side axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carryl Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Is it possible to fit this diff to an s14? It should be noted that i measured the depth of the bore where the input shafts go... and they are roughly the same on either side. From the pics i've seen the z33 lsd's shafts vary greatly in length from side to side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphur280 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 yeah ijust screwed myself and bought the 5 bolt r200 vlsd shortnose diff without reading up on it. dumb move on my end, however it was really cheap. Is there no mounting kit/cv kit available at all to mount these in my 280z???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 yeah ijust screwed myself and bought the 5 bolt r200 vlsd shortnose diff without reading up on it. dumb move on my end, however it was really cheap. Is there no mounting kit/cv kit available at all to mount these in my 280z????There might well be - I have posted a few time about using the Pathfinder V6 axles and then some other parts to make a hybrid axles that will have the 5 bolt on diff end like you require. There are a few posts/threads for you to check out http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=143201 and http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=132252&highlight=cv+shaft+length&page=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Just to make sure i get this right, if I order a KAAZ 2 way 240sx LSD for replacement in an open diff. 240sx, it is a direct bolt in without modification to a 280z? I don't have serious plans for my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 If your 280Z currently has an R200, then yes. Check the bushings out in the OBX thread. You might pick those up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 If your 280Z currently has an R200, then yes. Check the bushings out in the OBX thread. You might pick those up too. the obx vs quaife one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yes. That one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphur280 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 still nothing on the 5 bolt diff? was it a loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Daphur280, try Modern Motorsports: http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoknowZ Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ok fellas this differential is out of a late model 85 300zx turbo, with manual trans. Ive looked around and cant seem to find the gear ratio. any info if this will fit into a sieries 1 (s30) datsun z chassis? This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 640x480 and weights 153KB. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 640x480 and weights 148KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Should be 3.70. You can pull the cover and check the ring gear if you want to be sure. It will say 37:10 somewhere on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcx Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i believe its a 3.55 open rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddzx Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 http://www.az-zbum.com/information.differential.shtml 84-87 NA = 3.7:1 open 88-89 NA = 3.9:1 open 84-86 T = 3.54:1 open 87-89 T = 3.7:1 * clutch LSD 88 SS = 3.7:1 * viscous LSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest autokat Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi guys, I'm looking for information on the Borg Warner manufactured diff that were fitted to the Pintaras and skylines, are they any of the diffs your referring to here ..as in R180's etc or are they a compleatly different breed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0dsmack Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I currently have a stock LS1 ~300 ftlbs in my 75' 280Z with a longnose R200 dif. If I do increase the power it won't be above 400 ftlbs. Is it safe to use the NISMO CLSD or is there a compelling reason to go with a Quaife? $1000 vs $1500. From reading through everything it feels like it is a crap shoot if I get the good CLSD w/o the spacers or not. Someone that has experience with the CLSD help me please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007240z Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) OK, so I have a 1972 240Z with the 240SX 5 speed and a 3.54 R180 out of an automatic car. It’s ok, but with an almost stock engine (Fully rebuilt .020 over, mild performance cam, headers with 2-1/4†exhaust), I want a lower rear gear to improve acceleration. So I get an open 3.90 R200, the R200 mustache bar, and a set of rebuilt 300ZXT CV half-shafts. I’ve read about the potential for the shafts being too long and binding so I decide to design my own stub axle conversion flanges to minimize the length. I end up with a design that is about 1/8"-1/4" shorter per side (a guess looking at the pictures) than the ones from Modern Motorsports (and cost me less than $100/pair to have made at the local machine shop). Now with all the old parts out, I put in the mustache bar, assemble the stub axles with their new adapter flanges and go to put in the R200 with the front mount reversed like I’ve read in the forums and tech pages; but the front mount doesn’t line up. OK, let’s try it with the mount in the stock direction… perfect fit! The CV axles snap into the differential and fit my adapter flanges with no interference. I didn’t have to disassemble my rear suspension or even compress the CV cage springs. Now I know from my reading that the old limiter strap will not work with the R200…but wait a minute; it looks like everything lines up pretty close. Sure enough, it bolts back in the stock position and fits perfectly over the smooth part of the differential between the front differential mounting bolt bosses. With gear lube back in the transmission after changing to the white speedometer pinion for the 3.90 gears, it’s time for a test drive. Everything works great. I like the new gearing and take it up to over 100 mph with no noises or vibration. A few hours later, I finally get home; the sweet smell of success! I know this swap has been performed by 100’s of people before but I was surprised by the way the front mount went in and the fact that I was able to use the stock limiter strap with no modifications so I wanted to share this experience. My adapter flanges: I started with an oversize circular 3/8†thick mild steel plate and milled a rectangle out of the center to be a precise interference fit with the outside of the original flange and to a depth of the original flange (about .230†deep). Next, the plate was heated so the old flange could be inserted. After the plate cooled, shrink fitting tight onto the old flange, they were welded on the back side. Next the assembly was chucked up in a lathe and turned down to the diameter of the CV flange ears and a thickness of about .330â€. Finally, the center was machined out to accept the raised alignment ring on the CV housing to a depth of about .100†and the matching bolt holes were drilled. This puts the alignment ring and CV end cap almost in contact with the mating surface of the original flange. I’m not an engineer, but I figured the .330†thickness of the mild steel would be close in strength to the .230†thickness original forging. Also, I shrunk fit the new flange so the weld would not be stressed by the driving torque and only have to hold the two pieces together. http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/Adaptrs.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/Assy.jpg After tightening the stub axle nuts, I cut/ground down the ends of the stub axles so they only protruded about 1/16†through the nuts. This was necessary to keep the CV end plate from hitting the ends of the stub axles when installed. http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/GrndStub.jpg The R200 and 300ZXT half-shafts: http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/R200.jpg The R180 with the front mount still on it in the stock orientation: http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/180MNT.jpg The R200 installed with the front mount in the stock orientation: http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/Mount.jpg The installed CV half-shafts: http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/StubRT.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/StubLFT.jpg The stock R180 limiter strap installed in the stock position over the R200: http://home.comcast.net/~zheimsothtn/Strap.jpg My 1972 240Z restoration picture page: http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/240Z.htm This was an easy swap! Do it! Steve. Edited August 20, 2009 by 007240z spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
231Z Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Since this is a sticky, I think it is important to correct the first post that the REAR Armada differential is to be used. I did not see that correction throughout the post and if it was overlooked I apologize. Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpltree Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 ok so i just started to drive my 73 240 with a 350 chevy and a t5 conversion ... it all works super but i think the r200 out of an 82 280z with a 3.90 gear is to tight. i go through the gears to fast, i dont want to do 200 mph but i do want a little punch.. if i leave a stop light in second gear it pulls super hard but if i go first second third i loose half the rpm cause i have to shift so fast any thoughs????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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