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Title: Strong diff Post by: jasonr70002 on June 21, 2009, 02:02:54 PM What is a good strong diff to fit in an FE with the same or close wheel track to the FE the closest I can find is a centura but I thought I would ask the people who have done it before.
cheers Jason Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: FC427 on June 21, 2009, 02:44:42 PM Centura is not bad but getting hard to get as a lot of Rodders use them in A models also early Volvo is OK same wheel bolt pattern..... but the ratios of the centura were usually 2.92 to 1 or 3.00 to 1 which may be a bit high for the FE FC ....I would ask how much horse power does it have to put up with .....and then go from there ....as it is not that dear to get a Commodore VN - VR diff shortened and get a good brake package in the deal ........FC427.....
Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: jasonr70002 on June 21, 2009, 06:43:10 PM Wont have too much horsepower will be less than 300 but I dont wish to be stuck with a busted diff.
Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: mcl1959 on June 21, 2009, 09:48:18 PM I think I would go for the shortened V8 Commodore diff. If you break the Centura or Volvo - where are you going to get a replacement in a hurry?
Ken Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: CraigA on June 21, 2009, 09:51:22 PM Dont' discount the use of a Hilux or Ford Courier diff.
Cheap, plentiful, lots of ratio's (especially the Hilux type) and quite strong from what I've heard from the LC/LJ guys who use this an a lighter alternative to a 9". Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: gwuthie on June 30, 2009, 02:34:31 PM I haven't heard much of the hilux diffs being used.
Is this a real option or are there clear downfalls?? Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: CraigA on June 30, 2009, 03:23:06 PM Check out the difference in size between a Bango and a Hilux. A lighter/smaller but still very strong option compared to a 9". (http://i41.tinypic.com/334p10m.jpg) (http://i43.tinypic.com/9awmes.jpg) Have a read of these threads http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=37750&hl=hilux http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=37868&hl=hilux Not exactly FE/FC but very similar questions with some very valid responses. Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on September 20, 2011, 09:17:00 AM What about a Nissan Skyline 28 Spline?
Diff guy thought that might be the go. Has anyone used a Ford Courier and if yes what year? Regards Wayne B Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: fink fc on September 20, 2011, 11:53:57 AM I'VE ALWAYS RUN 9'' DIFFS BEHIND V8''S IN EARLYS,LOTS OF RATIOS AVAILABLE,STRONG & RELIABLE & YOU MAKEM AS LONG AS YOU LIKE;NOTH'N LIKE BIG-ASS RUBBER UNDER THE REAR,NOT CHEAP BUT YOU ONLY DO IT ONCE,GOOD LUCK, GAZ.
Title: Re: Strong diff Post by: fe350chev on September 20, 2011, 08:09:05 PM I have a hilux LSD diff in a buggy that has a v6 commodore engine that i plan to use in my fe, but im in country and plenty of them everywhere, but not sure of ratios, will depend if i go for a holden vn/vl box or toyota box etc... I did the measurements and track is same. is drum brake, that should be fine with a light fe in most applications me thinks. but if i didnt have that id probably go shortened commodore. surely a 9 inch is pretty over the top and increases unsprung weight??? there seems to be a fair few volvo ones around but as they say, not as common in your wreckers etc and need to know what your looking for. i found it hard to get ppl who have centura ones to part without the same dollars as a shortened commodore. depends if u want lsd?
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