I've been pondering that perenial question of alternative diff choices.
Audi have made quattro 4wd cars for many years - would the rear diffs be useable?
I'm guessing the ratios may not be right, but they should be OK power/torque wise.
im sure lsdweb is using a subaru diff
I have used a mx5 diff
[Edited on 19/2/09 by liam.mccaffrey]
Reading a bit on VAG 4wd systems it appears cars with transverse engined 4wd systems have a non permanent "Haldex" drive system which uses a
clutch to engage RWD only when the FWD starts to slip/slide.
Maybe that rules out theses diffs?
What about the larger/longitudinal engined 4wd VAG cars?
Freelander diffs are becoming common in newer kits as the sierra ones become older.
I cant see the sierra ones becoming scarce anytime soon but eventually people will need to look else where.
BMW 3 series?
MX5?
[Edited on 19/2/2009 by greggors84]
I have a 2.28:1 BMW diff (from 330D) that may eventually find its way into my car. It's heavier than the Sierra unit, but lighter than the Jag
IRS I was going to use.
There are dozens of ratios available.
ATB
Simon
I would have thought BMW would be the easiest option in terms of choice and availability in scrappies / on eBay.
Whatever you use there will be issues making driveshafts to fit if you stick with Sierra rear uprights though.
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Originally posted by nick205
Reading a bit on VAG 4wd systems it appears cars with transverse engined 4wd systems have a non permanent "Haldex" drive system which uses a clutch to engage RWD only when the FWD starts to slip/slide.
Maybe that rules out theses diffs?
What about the larger/longitudinal engined 4wd VAG cars?