Tim240z Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Pete, Thanks for the info. I called Marty at that shop this morning (05h30 PST). He had no details to provide but will research and I will get back to him in 3 hours. I will let y'all know what I find out. I told him that there were quite a few guys that would be interested, so he is definitely trying for the extra business. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Thanks for the info Tim. I'll wait to hear what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 I got one heck of a deal on an r230 and 4 axles. 350 bucks and all parts have less than 80k mi on them. WOOHOO It took 11 hrs of driving though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 The inboard cv is the floater. Are the shafts hollow or solid? they feel relatively light to me. I forgot to tell them I needed the driveshaft too, I guess I`ll have to call them monday morning. If anyone wants an r230, email me and I`ll give you the #. there regular price is 275.00 but they are pretty flexible and willing to deal. As far as I know, I got the last of the shafts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Got my adapters today..... They came out REALLY nicely, the picture doesn't do them justice...the tollerances are VERY tight, and even without the bolts in it, I can't move it around by hand. Here is the picture (also my new Serp. belt pulley system) Sorry for not posting directly here, but Freeservers will no longer allow image linking. Also, sorry about all the pop-ups Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 So, now that we are hitting a valuable experience curve situation with this R230 swap, my interest is picquing. The lowest numerical ratio for this diff is 3.54, correct? And are all of the various R230 diffs VLSD? There ain't no 3.36 R230? It is looking good, but still seems a bit dollar intensive - parts are always on the high end for me here in NC. I'd guess around $450-500 for the complete diff, 4 shafts and then a driveshaft. That'd be after extensive negotiations. These adapters are what, $200? Shaft shortnin', another $200? DS mods, likely around $100. I think I could manage the fab on the mustache and the lower bar. I think buying a mount or at least buying plans for one would be key since that measurement can eat up lots of time. Do you have anything in mind Tim? Maybe sell a Xeroxed pamphlet on the R230 swap with measured drawings for $30 or so? Thass around $1K. Oi. I dunno. I can't be using this 4.11 open R200 for too long (although the freaking car is still up on jacks currently ). I need a 3.36, but a 3.54 is okay. I think 3.7 is too high. I like Gary's (3.36 R200) 13 sec. 1/4 time balanced against some nice highway usability. I'm not so worried about breaking an R200 - I'm just after a low (numerical) ratio. I'll prolly end up just paying $250 for a 3.54 open R200... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Jeremy, The sideshafts are going to be brand new for about $120 each ($240). A new driveshaft is about $180 or so. The front mount is fairly easy to make (just very time consuming). The R200 mustache bar needs a very low speed drill press to be drilled ( I took mine to a local shop who did it for free). I got my adapters for the cost of materials only, but your guess is pretty close. I have priced diffs locally for $250 and a pair of half shafts for $150. i am currently pursuing CVs without the shafts. Will keep you all up to date. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Update: Marty at Raxle in Florida has spent a couple of weeks looking into solutions for CV joints and came up empty. It seems the ONLY solution at this point is to buy 2 pairs of axles to get 4 inner CV joints Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LT4Justin Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 I'm very interested in this as well, but 2 things: 1) My car's going to be getting 280YZ rear flares, so I actually wouldn't want the axles shortened if it's possible. 2) Ok, I have to admit I'm 100% stupid when it comes to IRS, like there's been a few points in this thread where I thought to myself "what are they talking about?". All my friends and I have messed around with up until this point have been solid axle pony cars... anybody have a link to an exploded diagram of an R200 and/or an R230 (preferably both) so I can begin give myself a clue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Since the location of the hub assembly is fixed, the length of the CV axle has to fit between the diff and the hub, so being too long is not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LT4Justin Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 ok, retarded question #2: I also want to convert to 5 lug and switch to rear discs... so I should just get an entire rear end out of a Z32, an extra set of half shafts, an adjustable proportioning valve and what else? #3: Once and for all, do the NA Z32's have R230's or R200A's or whatever??? I'd really like to have a 4.00+ rear gear back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicker240 Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 I am very interested also in the whole r230 deal.just got the rear all back together moving the diff back and upping to the r200.then read petes turbo cv axle article.had a spare turbo car floating around and nabbed the diff and axles.Then was at a friends shop where they were putting a new used diff in a customers q45.saw the old diff in the floor and said HMMMM.They told me it had a bad pinion bearing and I could have it FREE(my favorite price).So,all this stuff is in the garage floor awaiting the knowledge from the gods here at hybridz.I guess I'll be looking for axles from a q45 now.(And I'm a player on the mounting hardware kit too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 this is a drawing of the stock 240 rear. it changes very little in the 260-280 but its the 300ZXs that sees the biggest change: now yes this is a Datsun 510...but they are in very close relation. as far as i know the NA 300ZXs all had R200s the TT models recieved R230s. im still researching all this diff swap stuff...so thats all i can help with thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Here's a question for you guys who are familiar with disassembling the R230 axle shafts. I've got an R230 and two axles. Disassembling the inner CV was straight forward but the outer has me puzzled. There is a snap ring, which I've expanded and slid up the shaft, but all that allows me to do is push the splined shaft into the pivot ball another 3/8" - 1/2". I can't see what the next step is to disassemble this joint. Any suggestions? HELP! Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Boy, I dug up a oldie huh?? I'm looking for the exact info., but so far, have not found it. Can anyone show me a link, or picture, or explain how to remove the outer portion off the Z32TT axle. The green end portion shown in this picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Wow, surprising not a soul knows how to take the end off.. I guess I'll figure it out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 OK then, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notheredave Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Did you figure it out? Take of bands and boots off...Hold shaft with hand or vise and hit the back of the joint...And it pops off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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