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Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:27 pm
by TOOL
You could swap the axles, but then you'll end up with a different PCD front and rear and need 2 different pairs of wheels. Assuming the wheels bearings are the same and then you need to swap the brakes.
New 24 spline side gears made in Oz (unknown quality) are about £165 plus post.
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:31 pm
by re japi
Ah crap... PCD?
Well, I thought that this thing would be to good to be true...
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:12 pm
by TOOL
PCD = Pitch Circle Diameter
The distance between the wheel studs.
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:12 pm
by re japi
Ok, I see.
Well, thats no problem because I have to build front end from scratces too. My plan is to swap FBs engine, gearbo, diff and suspension to another car, maybe Mazda 1800 -67. Also, I think I have go play with wheels and spacers anyway
Earlier today I was happy because I didnt beleive my luck, I found rare part HERE, in middle of nowhere. Now Im pissed because seems like I cant use it... :|
Anyway, thanks for your help mate, I really appriciate it.
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:08 am
by TOOL
No worries. You can make it work, but you'll need to change the CWP and the side gears aka most of it.
Someone with a S3 drag car would want it I reckon.
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:35 am
by re japi
CWP?
Seems like first I have to try to find s3 axlels.
I allready talked to friend about custom made axlels. Seems like thats one option too.
I´m not happy now, I really wanted to keep that diff. :/ I quess I have to sell it...
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:08 pm
by TOOL
CWP = crown wheel and pinion (the 5.125)
Too many TLAs
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:19 pm
by re japi
Um, can I just take those 24 spline side gears from that stock diff and put them to LSD diff?
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 1:13 pm
by TOOL
re japi wrote:Um, can I just take those 24 spline side gears from that stock diff and put them to LSD diff?
No, they're totally different.
LSD gears on the right
Re: Project Finnish dirtkicker
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:36 pm
by re japi
Ah, crap. So there is no way to do a "hybrid" version from those two diffs...
