_glennhailstone_
Posted 23 November 2014 - 05:32 PM
Hi All,
I want to put a 3.08 diff in my LC Torana 186, but I don't know were to get one from. I know mine isn't a 3.08 probably a 3.55 or something, I don't know.
How do I know exactly what diff I have, and what are things too look for on a second hand one.
And what how many different diffs were there in Toranas, or were they all Banjos.
Also I see that there are some advertised as V8 3.08 ratio. Does this mean they wont work with my 186.
Thanks very much
Scrivet Counter
Posted 23 November 2014 - 06:24 PM
The standard diff ratio fitted to manual LC 6cyl Toranas was the 3.08:1 ratio. The exception was the GTR XU1 that was fitted as standard with the 3.36:1 ratio.
LC 6 cyl automatics got the 2.78:1 ratio as standard.
Most likely your LC already has a 3.08:1 diff unless it has already been swapped out for something else.
The difference between a 6cyl and V8 banjo diff is the V8 yoke is bigger to accept larger universal joints.
_glennhailstone_
Posted 24 November 2014 - 03:06 AM
Thanks as always Dave. Any markings or anything, on the outside, or inside.
Scrivet Counter
Posted 24 November 2014 - 08:05 AM
The diff ratio should be stamped into the metal flange on the yoke. May need to give it a good clean up to find it.
Also the two bottom diff mounting bolts (at 6 and 7 o'clock when looking at the diff from front) are long bolts on 3.08 and 2.78 ratios.
3.36 and 3.55 have a short drain bolt at the bottom (6 o'clock), all the other mountings are studs and nuts.
Edited by S pack, 24 November 2014 - 08:09 AM.
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