Guest R3DSKN Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 just wanting to know what diff's people out there have used, are using in their eskys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 you can use early hilux diffs - mounts almost straight in and the centres are interchangeable up to current ones. Makes ratio changes and lsd's easier too. they're pretty hard to find now though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushrod Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 With an english axle there are a few places in the Uk that do an aftermarket clutch type lsd like tran-x or if you have come into some money you can get a bling bling quaife gear driven one im not to sure about a easy alternative but these are what i know of if you just want a ratio change its much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 If you can find a 2.8 Capri special they have Atlas back axles with slippers fitted as standard. I have a Gartrac LSD thats been reworked with larger side gears and a new clutch pack and bearings fitted when they bult my back axle. Not cheap but bloody strong...I hope!! This post ha sme wonder tho, I have no idea what LSD I have fitted to the Mk1?? Time to get oily me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spacie_escort Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I'm actually using a Mk2 escort diff on my 1975 Mk1 esky. The diff has different ratios to the Mk1 diff, giving me quicker acceleration than normal. Unfortunatley, it means I have less top speed, which is sh*t all in my Escort anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 u might want sumthing a bit tougher than a mk2 standard one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 The rwd escorts, anglias and mk1/2 cortinas all use the same diff centres. They include 3.54, 3.66, 3.77, 3.89, 4.125, 4.444 in standard form. They came up to 5.3 as an option from ford but you'll be lucky to ever find one that high for a reasonable price! Typically expect to pay from $100 to $250 for a 3.54 centre (or complete diff) and up to $350 for a 4.444. The others are much more common and sell for less. I haven't seen many 3.66 and 3.77 ones though - but have never looked... the mk1 and mk2 escorts have the same diff - the only difference is that one uses metric fittings and the other imperial. The 2.8i capri's are very rare in nz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk-rattlin Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 holy shit thats expensive. i just want the car to sit a bit closer to 3000rpm when ive got a 1600 rather than staying at 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 It's probably easier to find a rusty old mk2 sport or ghia and get the diff and engine you want from that. I got my last 3.54:1 diff for $100 - complete with 9"drums, and the 4.444:1 diff I've got came in a panelvan for the same price... Just keep your eyes open, be patient and they'll turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk-rattlin Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 http://trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts/Body-panels/auction-13969160.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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