beermanpete Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Sounds simple, but... 1. in a 240z, when you also change to a 1983 280zx 5-speed; do you use the 240z driveshaft or the 280zx driveshaft? 2. oil and LSD lube; total is 1 quart, how much of each, and any particular oil 3. presumably when changing output flanges and input flanges one needs new seals; would these just be the ones I could get from a Subaru dealer Thanks (and apologies for the simple, and possibly repeated, questions) The drive shafts are the same. We use the 4-speed drive shaft with the 83 5-speed and the Subaru LSD. The oil quantity required is approximately 1 quart. Fill the LSD until oil runs out from the fill plug. If you use GL-5 and thje LSD modifers 1 bottle is enoung and is only a few ounces of oil. Add it first and then fill with the GL-5 until full. Yes, strictly speaking you should change the seals every time the shafts come out. However, many people get away without doing this. If you want to change the seals do it. It is easy and low cost. You can use the Subaru seals or the Datsun seals, they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick240zed Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Has anyone had a replacement 240z driveshaft made that mated directly to the Subaru r180 input flange? Wouldn't that be safer than changing the input flanges? I have heard that if you do not install the input flange back exactly so that it can result in signiificant rearend noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) And that's why I brought it to a drivetrain shop. They inspected Subie diff after I bought it and changed the pinion flange for free. Worked fine for 5k miles before my ZX got parked in the garage Edited April 29, 2014 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selliott Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Are the side axles still available? If so where can they be ordered? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 http://www.wolfcreekracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22:tranny-a-rear-diff-parts&catid=16:tranny-a-rear-diff-parts&Itemid=31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x911 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Does anyone know if the JDM spec 2005 WRX STI C-Spec R180 is any different? The spline count is 27, too. So I guess the Beta Motorsport adapters should work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 It would be weird if they supplied them with different differentials seeing as they were on a Global platform. I can tell you that they do in fact work on a 2005 STI R180 that was obtained from a USDM car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadzsun Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) Jumping in to add that Datsun Restomods offers CV replacement half axles WITH R180 integrated stubs for a very reasonable price. Edited December 13, 2019 by Dadzsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Those look like a pretty good option. I'm at the beginning stages of looking at the Subaru R180 and this seems like a good way to go. Thanks for posting this. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Derek said: Those look like a pretty good option. I'm at the beginning stages of looking at the Subaru R180 and this seems like a good way to go. Thanks for posting this. Derek I know who makes these hes local to me and he does good work. Support smaller local Datsun Parts suppliers who are hobbiest just like you and I. p.s. we need to talk me and you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead240 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 John, do you still have these available? I need them for an LS/T56/4.44 swap. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, gearhead240 said: John, do you still have these available? I need them for an LS/T56/4.44 swap. Thanks Eric Not clear who you're talking to. There are 16 pages in the thread. John Coffey died several years ago, but had already given the STI axle business over to Wolf Creek Racing before then. p.s. the R180 is not really strong enough for what you have. http://www.wolfcreekracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22:tranny-a-rear-diff-parts&catid=16:tranny-a-rear-diff-parts&Itemid=31 Edited December 5, 2020 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dime Dave Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 If anyone is still looking for a 4 bolt, 27 Spline Subaru R180 diff stubs, FutoFab offers them. We assumed the Wolf Creek Racing stock when it's owner passed in 2015. Since that time we have changed our manufacturing process using forgings rather than machining from billet stock. We feel forgings offer better quality. FutoFab's forged STi stub axles are distinctive, having a round flange. Price is $550/pair +S&H. link - FutoFab STi Diff Stubs We offer multiple CV axle and stub axle options for the S30 Z Cars. Link - FutoFab's Driveline Page Dave Patten, Owner FutoFab LLC 199 Stark Hwy S Dunbarton, NH 03046 (603) 774-6964 email - Dave@FutoFab.com website - FutoFab.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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