S2 Gearbox/LSD Fitting
24-07-2007, 06:22 PM
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S2 Gearbox/LSD Fitting
am i right to say that a standard escort s2 rs turbo gearbox came fitted with a lsd?
also to identify if the gearbox has a lsd you look to see that there is no rod in the middle of the driveshaft holes?
also to identify if the gearbox has a lsd you look to see that there is no rod in the middle of the driveshaft holes?
24-07-2007, 06:31 PM
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is it a worth while fitting a lsd into a box with the rod in it or do the two gearboxes have different components all together (meaning a s2 rs gearbox and a xr3i one!) also are the ratios the same?
24-07-2007, 06:43 PM
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The "rod" is part of the non-LSD-differential. So you can't fit the "rod" in a LSD differential.
The gear ratios of all the 5-speed Mk4 boxes are the same, the final drive is different. The XR3i has a final drive of 4.27:1 and the RST 3.82:1
IMO stick with the final drive that is meant for the engine. Ford has done a good job in finding the best here.......
The gear ratios of all the 5-speed Mk4 boxes are the same, the final drive is different. The XR3i has a final drive of 4.27:1 and the RST 3.82:1
IMO stick with the final drive that is meant for the engine. Ford has done a good job in finding the best here.......
24-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkXr
The "rod" is part of the non-LSD-differential. So you can't fit the "rod" in a LSD differential.
The gear ratios of all the 5-speed Mk4 boxes are the same, the final drive is different. The XR3i has a final drive of 4.27:1 and the RST 3.82:1
IMO stick with the final drive that is meant for the engine. Ford has done a good job in finding the best here.......
The gear ratios of all the 5-speed Mk4 boxes are the same, the final drive is different. The XR3i has a final drive of 4.27:1 and the RST 3.82:1
IMO stick with the final drive that is meant for the engine. Ford has done a good job in finding the best here.......
25-07-2007, 01:33 PM
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Sorry, reading seems very hard.... 
Regarding to your question, it depends. A LSD differential is bolted to the crownwheel with 8 bolts. MOST other differentials are bolted with 6 bolts. This means the holes won't line up.
To be sure you have to open your gearbox casing.
Regarding to your question, it depends. A LSD differential is bolted to the crownwheel with 8 bolts. MOST other differentials are bolted with 6 bolts. This means the holes won't line up.
To be sure you have to open your gearbox casing.
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