Z32 VLSD R200 swap

[jbehuniak]

Before I write my questions, I have searched for about a week trying to get anywhere on my diff swap, and have got nowhere. Most of the post's I have read have out dated links that give me an error.

So, to my question:

Putting a R200 VLSD from a 94 300ZX non- turbo into a 76 280Z

-I get that the mustache bar won't work with the finned diff cover. I've looked into AZC and ModMotosports and with the MM conversions I'm getting confused, it feels like I missed a step when looking into their parts.

 

Where I'm lost is how does the 5 bolt output flange from the diff work up to the 4 bolt axle flange. I read about swapping to the CV's from a S130 or 1st gen 30zx.

I want to hear from somebody who has done this swap and hopefully get a detailed reply of the steps that they had to go through.

 

Right now I'm deployed over seas and am trying to get everything ready so I can put the better diffy into my baby and go take her for a few road trips before the fall hits when I get home.

 

Hopefully if there is good replies we can make this into a stickey or pin it for others.

Thanks in advance,

Jon Behuniak

[B00STDZ]

you have to build your own cv shafts from 4 q45 halfshafts.

 

Edited April 3, 2010 by B00STDZ

[pete280z]

I don't have a solution for you, but maybe some more information to help clear things up.

afaik there are no Q45 R200 shafts with 5 bolt CVs. It may be possible to also swap the companion flanges from the Q45 diff to the z32 R200, but I'm not positive. Most of the conversions I've seen replace the 4 bolt flange on the wheel side with a 6 bolt version that matches the Q45 CV.

[jbehuniak]

You're right, there are no 5 bolt outputs. Sorry for that confusion, I'm in the Army deployed over seas and haven't been able to physically see any of the R200 swap components. I'm trying to get everything I need so when I finally get home the install can be as painless as possible.

I think I've got most of the info I need:

Get a R200

Get 4 Q45 half shafts, disassemble and use the four plunger ends from the Diff side and buy the MM flanges (thanks BOOSTDZ)

Get the mustache bar and front mount, from AZC or MM

and then for the input flange it seems like it can be a hit or a miss getting the drive shaft to bolt up.

 

My second to last question is What year Q45 CV's do I need to get? I'm assuming the same gen from the years I got the R200 from, but just want to be sure.

 

My last question is, How sweet is it to have a beefy diff with LSD in your Z?

[Blown77Z]

You can also get a short nose R200, AKA Q45 diff, it also has the VLSD. 92-95 Q45s work, maybe even a 91 model...

 

Get 4 Q45 half shafts, disassemble and use the four plunger ends from the Diff side and buy the MM flanges (thanks BOOSTDZ)

You'll also need to get custom axles too. MM sells some.

 

My second to last question is What year Q45 CV's do I need to get? I'm assuming the same gen from the years I got the R200 from, but just want to be sure.

91-95 Q45 diffs used the same CV ends. I got 1 pair of mine off of a 91 Q45.

 

My last question is, How sweet is it to have a beefy diff with LSD in your Z?

It's nice to have the piece of mind that your rear end is solid. I knocked off 3/10ths in the 1/8th after my swap

 

Here's a link to my Q45 upgrade thread. It has some info you may need.

Q45 upgrade

[jbehuniak]

Hey,

Just wanted to say thanks for the prompt and useful responses! I'm talking with the guys from MM about their set up.

When I get back from the tour this summer I'll be sure to take many pic's and keep a detailed log to post so the next Joe to do this has it easier.

Thanks agian!

- SPC Behuniak