21 replies to this topic

[LS1LX]

if your not running a9x flares then dont run a9x track.
if it were me I would buy a VN diff for $50-100, get it cut down and axles shortened to suit and for $700 youd probably call it a day. (what I should of done in the 1st place)

[warrenm]

The VL,VN,VP,VS are all B/W, the VL is just shorter than the others & is available as LSD & plenty of ratios.

[barny_lx]

why not get a 9 inch to suit...plenty of them on ebay...

If its got HQ stud pattern, just convert your fronts then you will have a lot more wheels to chose from!

[LS1LX]

I wouldnt be paying \4700 for a 2nd hand BW thats for sure, maybe if its rebuilt and LSD, maybe.


Go a 9" if your after set and forget mechanicals.

[Evan]

heya medium
i just recently upgraded to a board warner.
this is what ive learnt sofar.
i got a v8 VRss ute one with an LSD for $450. compleat with breaks and discs.
VLturbo VLv8 vnv8 and vruteV8 are the same.
make sure u get a v8 one as they have 28 spline axels.
was going to go a 9inch but they do weigh a bit more and they suck lots of power and you can still break them unless you put the good gear in them.
most people reccomended to me that having less weight in the ass end is better for going faster arround corners.

i got my cut and mounts changed and everything ready to bolt up for 1000 bucks
I kept it commodore pattern as i am going to go hopper stopper upgrade on the frount and you get more choice of rims.
i also got myne made 22 mm wider at each end to accomodate for the commodore offet so i can use any standard commodore rims.

dont worry too much about an LSD as myne was flogged out, as most of them would be. so i got it spooled.
i upgraded to supra box at the same time $800 bucks for everything. so that i just have to do one modification of the tailshaft to suit supra to board warner.
that m20 youve got wont last long.

Evan...

[Evan]

oh and the handbreak cable you have to have modified and the connections to your new disc breaks have to be changed too.
im also replacing my bushes in teh ass end with nolethane and boxing in my trailing arms too.

im about to start pulling out my diff and box today , so ill let ya know how it goes.

Evan

[barny_lx]

spools lock your axles together. same affect as "welding" the diff

mini spool is about the size of a gold ball. replaces spider gears i think( someone know for sure?)

Full spool replaces the everything really. except CW and P.

Illegal on the street and makes reverse parralel parking difficult!

Edited by barny_lx, 01 April 2006 - 09:59 PM.

[barny_lx]

yeah higher chance of breaking axles!

Just go LSD.......

[Heath]

I expect you'd be chewing through tyres as well because they are forced the travel the same speed around corners

But if you do burnouts heaps then I doubt it would have much effect.

[barny_lx]

yeah , as heath said, so arounf a 90 degree corner it will go chirp chirp chirp.....not very practical....

You could go detroit locker if your seriousabout it, but for street use just stick with a nice LSD with 3.5 gears...

[mrlctorana]

Hey Guys, I've just whacked a 3.7 ratio 9 inch with 31 spline axels and mini-spool under my LC. Cost me $1800 all up, Brand new housing came ready to bolt straight up no drama's, then bought a reco'd center and fitted a mini-spool.

Mini-spool cause me no problems whatsoever parking, driving round town, racing or whatever it be, I also run a Solid brass button clutch but I dont have any hassels with it.

Cheers

Les

[barny_lx]

Les , what did your centre cost out of interest as i am after one for my 9 inch?

[mrlctorana]

Yeah, thats the one..... $495 for the center (add $50 for 31 spline). Was in really good nick, new bearings ect, and all set-up ready to go. Cost $50 for postage to Tassie.

Cheers

Les

[barny_lx]

nice, sounds like the way to go then...cheers