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Diffs other than Sierra?
the_fbi - 4/9/05 at 06:20 PM

Just been bleeding the brakes on my Calibra and took a look at the diff whilst I was there.

Compared to the Ford 7" I've got its miniscule (although its not ally). Certainly it can handle the power/torque pretty much any engine in a locost could chuck at it and I'd think it would be an excellent choice.

What other diffs have been used in the past? (I know Freelanders have been).

ta
Chris

Peteff - 4/9/05 at 06:22 PM

I thought Calibras were front wheel drive like Cavaliers.

JoelP - 4/9/05 at 06:25 PM

must be a 4wd one

rusty nuts - 4/9/05 at 06:27 PM

How much they weigh, cost and also ratio would possibly affect suitability.

the_fbi - 4/9/05 at 06:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
I thought Calibras were front wheel drive like Cavaliers.

Calibra Turbo = 4x4
Cavalier GSi2000 4x4 and Turbo 4x4

Peteff - 4/9/05 at 07:10 PM

Volvorsport - 4/9/05 at 10:45 PM

pick any rear wheel drive car !

Liam - 5/9/05 at 12:02 AM

When they did the 4x4 cavs and calibras they borrowed the rear diff off a V8 holden. Would have thought it weighs a tonne! Aint an lsd either.

Liam

the_fbi - 5/9/05 at 07:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Liam
When they did the 4x4 cavs and calibras they borrowed the rear diff off a V8 holden. Would have thought it weighs a tonne! Aint an lsd either.

Yip, but it looks miniscule compared to the Ford item.
I'll have to get one weighed......

MikeRJ - 5/9/05 at 02:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
pick any rear wheel drive car !


Morgan 3 wheeler

Volvorsport - 6/9/05 at 09:01 AM

theres always one , now why would you choose a morgan as a donor for a locost

smart51 - 6/9/05 at 10:03 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
pick any rear wheel drive car !


Morgan 3 wheeler


The morgan 3 wheeler was FWD wasn't it? The V2 engine sat infront of the front axle. Not an ideal place for a RWD car.

britishtrident - 6/9/05 at 11:06 AM

Anybody using Freelander rear diff ?

MikeRJ - 6/9/05 at 03:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by smart51
The morgan 3 wheeler was FWD wasn't it? The V2 engine sat infront of the front axle. Not an ideal place for a RWD car.


No, it had a longitudinaly monuted V twin, with a prop shaft running back to a gearbox just in fron of the rear wheel and finaly a chain drive to the rear wheel.

locost_bryan - 7/9/05 at 04:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Liam
When they did the 4x4 cavs and calibras they borrowed the rear diff off a V8 holden. Would have thought it weighs a tonne! Aint an lsd either.

Liam


All V8 Holdens are LSD - are you sure they didn't use the diff from the Carlton/Omega?

What about a Nissan or Subaru? LSD in the WRX iirc

[Edited on 7-9-05 by locost_bryan]

the_fbi - 7/9/05 at 07:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by locost_bryan
quote:
Originally posted by Liam
When they did the 4x4 cavs and calibras they borrowed the rear diff off a V8 holden. Would have thought it weighs a tonne! Aint an lsd either.

Liam


All V8 Holdens are LSD - are you sure they didn't use the diff from the Carlton/Omega?


Cav/Cally Turbo diff isn't LSD and its definately off a V8 Holden.
Carlton GSI3000 diff is LSD and apparently its possible its internals will fit the Cav/Cally case.