CUL8R Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Righto , firstly Im about as retarded as most when It comes to this, so please no "my brother's dad's uncles festering rabid dog said...." For the/a Gemini: Basically Piazza LSD's are unobtainable, I do not wish to be changing to the likes of a Ford 9" or Hilux etc.. So, whats the feasability of putting (insert diff head here) say a MX5 LSD diff head into the gemini diff.. I do realise the MX5 is IRS, but seeing as its the head you're using that should be fine? I would then require custom or billet axles to suit right? Can it be done, or have I had one to many sniffs of fanta? Whats the go, has anyone attempted/done it, if so what sort of cost involved? Obvisously more expensive than phantom grip and welded - niether of which Im too keen on.. Edit, Forgot to mention, I neither have that much time or mechanical inclination to attempt at modding up myself, if it is possible, would go to an engineer/gear specialist etc to be done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Shouldnt be an issue. Guy at work here put 9" lsd head into Courier diff by cutting axle tubes/axles and sleeving axle tubes /axles and joining whole shebang together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isnowi Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 edited due to stupidity.... and not reading post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 its one of the options im looking at for my lancer can see it being a right royal pain in the ass but will be better in the long run i suppose just got to find a cheap, common and reliable lsd head to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spencer Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Have you measured a mx5 diff is it close? even if it is the coin involved to make axles etc would easy get you a decent rear end in there two times over. There's other smaller options rather than the usual 9" and hilux and you will save a fortune, sorting a head to fit your diff is only a cost effective option if you've got the skills to do it your self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Id say your axles will then be a weak point. Look into small 4x4's for diffs. The Suzuki Escudo Goldwing model is LSD and is pretty skinny. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollaholic Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 how much power is the piazza pushing? could look into toyota F series live axle, seem to handle the jandal pretty well behind some big power engines and LSDs are plentiful though mainly aftermarket - most stock LSDs are either torsen or rooted or if you have a raging 80hp even a T series would be a good option, can get a bit spendy as this is whats in AE86s but once again TRD LSDs are highly affordable (have seen secondhanders on TM for ~600) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 me thinks there needs to be a tech thread with a BIIIG list of diffs with there available lengths, ratios, lsd'bility, interchangability and general obtainabiltity.. and HP capability as there seems to be a few diff threads popping up (mine inc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Yeap would be an ASWOME thread. Prob is someone has to compile the info. Could start it tho. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The other gay thing is that the diff that is a near perfect fit youyour car will be like rockinghorse shit. Thats inevidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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