nice work damien!
seems to be a damn good price overall to get an LSD in, esp.
seeing as its R200. did you take any pics??
andrew
> Listers,
>
>
> My R200 is finally in. Luckily for me, it was ready to bolt into a 1600 when
> I purchased it. The output shafts had been converted to the 1600 4-stud
> flange type, and the rear cross member(the one at the back of the diff) was
> designed for a 1600.I found the easiest way to install it was to lower the
> rear cross member,slot the diff in, and line every thing up as you raise it.
> Once in desired position, tighten all bolts. I assume this is standard
> operating proceedure for all Datsun Diff swaps. The R200 is heavy and
> awkward, so I got a mate to help me line it up and slot it in.
>
> The only mods I had to do was grind away some of the cross member at the
> bottom of the hole that the diff went into, and get a tailshaft made up. The
> tailshaft was shortened by 12mm and the R200 flange was welded on in place
> of the R160 flange. The work was done by Woden metal and engineering centre
> in Dundas Court, Phillip. They gave me the cheapest quote by far, I could'nt
> believe my ears when they told me the price($88), half the price of most
> other places!!!!!.
>
> This is the over all cost;
>
> *$350 for the 4.4 LSD R200(out of a written-off 1600)
>
> *$88 for tailshaft mods
>
> *$21.30 a litre for Castrol SAF-XA synthetic Diff oil.(need 1.6 litres)
>
> *$10 for paint-purely for cosmetics only.
>
> While I was under the car, I placed in a centre-mount handbrake. The job was
> finished at 1am this morning.(love lying on that cold concrete on a 1 degree
> Canberra night!!)Once completed, I double checked every thing I had touched,
> lowered of the chassis stands,and then went for a quick blast. AS soon as I
> drove down my street I noticed it had quicker acceleration(4.4 ratio) and on
> the first corner,the car griped to the road like glue.Went to my local dirt
> carpark, and enjoyed the controllable sideways action that only LSD can
> deliver.
>
> All I need now is a fast engine!
>
> Anyway,thanxs for the advice everyone.
>
> Damien.
>
>
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