gordong
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 posted on 25/9/02 at 01:55 PM |
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Alternatives to Ford English axle
Currently running an English axle in a Blade engined car, which I race.
Looking to lose some unsprung weight, from the axle in particular. One option is to get an alloy diff nose, which is £££ and I hear of reliability
problems.
The alternative is to fit a different axle, with appropriate mount brackets etc.
So,anyone got suggestions for a donor for a live axle with:
* a similar track to the escort (2" wider would actually be ideal)
* a ratio of around 3.4 - 3.55 :1
* A weight significantly less than the English's 43 kg including diff & brake backplates
So far, I've looked at the BMC which is light but has issues taking the abuse and doesnt get any higher than 3.7:1 as standard (though you can get
higher ratios for £££ - the ones advertised are *too* high for my needs).
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redeye
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| posted on 25/9/02 at 02:22 PM |
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maybe u should try a welsh axle
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dashin_dave
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 posted on 25/9/02 at 07:15 PM |
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good call on the welsh axle
as to alternative axles, not sure on track, but what about the nissan variety, ie. 120y ect.
or the mazda ones from say, 79-80 626, or the rx-2,3,4,7 ones, although i'd say they'd be too narrow.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 26/9/02 at 11:16 AM |
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Hi Dave,
Don't know if this will solve your weight condition, but the Capri axle is approx 2" wider than the Mk2 Escort. It felt heavy enough when I fitted
it (& that was without rear brake assys).
Dick
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