Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I recently purchased a 72 240Z V8 transplant, and am trying to identify the rear end. I was looking over the diff list above; but I'm not seeing identifying traits. Can you tell me what came stock ? (through VIN # or visual inspection) Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Maybe I can clarify a bit. I bought my Z car from a guy who bought it from a guy; who bought it from a guy ........... The end result is that I don't have any of the "transplant" info. I dunno if he (the transformer) upgraded the diff when he injected 370 HP in the car. (I would sure think so) But; is there a way to tell by visualization if I'm gonna need to be purchasing a beefed up r200; or if it already has one ? I'm planning on reading as much of the tech articles as is posted; but for now; I'd just like to b e able to plan my budget. Now before you tell me to go out and do a burnout to see if it has limited slip; I should tell you that it's surrounded in a car tent by 2 feet of snow on all sides. Might be a little squirrely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Maybe you can tell us what it is not? Short nose, long nose, heat sink in back, pics...... There is a ton of info on the rear ends in these cars in that search button. Not only will you find yours, you will probly have more of an idea on what you want. I do understand you wanting to get started, snow is a good chance to practice the reading part of the help offered by HybridZ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Here's a few pics. The car is sitting on gravel; and I couldn't get a jack under it; so all I could do is stick my camera under the car with my arm outstretched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The only thing I can tell from those pics are that its a R180 diff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The only thing I can tell from those pics are that its a R180 diff.... Thanks man! Thats exactly what I needed to know. Now I'll start searching for an R200 out of a Q45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 OK; So I need some help with "value". I found a clean R200 out of a 95' J30 w/ABS sensor for $300. I haven't been a Z car owner but for a week; so I don't know yet whats a good price for this from experience. I want to grab this before anybody else does, unless they are abundant and cheaper elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Wooops; never mind; it's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Z-artist, read the threads below. The diff you linked to is a shortnose R200 and is not an easy install: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=114798 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=108010 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=103512 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=90068 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well; it looks quite a bit more complicated than this was; but my biggest problem is that I'm not at all familiar with these types of diffs. They are a total "horse of a different color" for me. I've never even known anybody with a Z until now! Looks like it's gonna become my new addiction:wink: If I don't get used to the R200s and 230s; maybe I'll just backhalf the car and put my Dana 60 in it! (I can't believe I said that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 A $100 zx r200 should do you fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 The trouble is....can you find them? Being a Mopar enthusiast for years; the 8.75 Mopar rear end with SureGrip is almost extinct. (Thus the Dana 60 in my Dart) I'm really hoping that the ZX rear end isn't gonna become like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Put a WTB (want to buy) add in our parts for sale section and I'll bet you find one in less than 24hrs...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 The trouble is....can you find them? Being a Mopar enthusiast for years; the 8.75 Mopar rear end with SureGrip is almost extinct. (Thus the Dana 60 in my Dart) I'm really hoping that the ZX rear end isn't gonna become like that. If it were hard to find, I would have said more than $100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 What do I know??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If you want a factory Clutch type LSD r200, count on atleast $500. If you just want an open r200, like I said, $100 or so. Shoot, I just remember I have a 3.90 r200 if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z-artist Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If you want a factory Clutch type LSD r200, count on atleast $500. If you just want an open r200, like I said, $100 or so. Shoot, I just remember I have a 3.90 r200 if you are interested. If you don't mind shipping it; I think I might be interested. But being that you are in North Carolina; and I'm in Oregon; I don't blame you if it's a hassle to ship. I actually don't have possesion of the car until the snow melts here. (It's 150 feet from my back door) So; I don't need anything right away if these diffs are abundant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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