what good diff for a 2wd cosworth
you still got power steering??
02-01-2006, 09:38 PM
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Mark! But howwwwww, there a few ways to get more lock, but my guess is youve done it the best way, whatever that is, lol.....
On SX's you dont need to do anything majorly drastic as there is plenty of spare teeth either end of the rack etc etc, presuming Sierras are similarly simple.
Get a 7.5in open Ford diff (Granadas is it that use em?) and get someone to weld it up, shouldnt cost more than 50quid once its off the car.
No point doing it to a LSD diff.
IIRC Mike Rainbird used one on his old 500bhp Saff for a while.
On SX's you dont need to do anything majorly drastic as there is plenty of spare teeth either end of the rack etc etc, presuming Sierras are similarly simple.
Originally Posted by Mr C
Brilliant, anybody got a welded diff for my 2wd then?
No point doing it to a LSD diff.
IIRC Mike Rainbird used one on his old 500bhp Saff for a while.
02-01-2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic
ask gearboxman.. you need an R&D plated diff!
not been driven much in anger yet so i cant really comment further on it other than it looked sexy before it was fitted
03-01-2006, 09:06 AM
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The reason I choose R+D over Gripper (on Cosworths, not everything), is that the Gripper uses a modified (shortened and drilled) STANDARD driveshaft flange. These aren't strong to start with, let alone after drilling...
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
03-01-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo
What are the comparative costs of the ATB, Gripper and R+D units?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Gripper £720.00 + flange mods + vat
Quaife £685.00 + vat including flanges
R+D £1250.00 + vat including flanges and large bore side bearings
03-01-2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gearboxman
The reason I choose R+D over Gripper (on Cosworths, not everything), is that the Gripper uses a modified (shortened and drilled) STANDARD driveshaft flange. These aren't strong to start with, let alone after drilling...
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
and ive never had a flange failure
03-01-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by markk
Originally Posted by gearboxman
The reason I choose R+D over Gripper (on Cosworths, not everything), is that the Gripper uses a modified (shortened and drilled) STANDARD driveshaft flange. These aren't strong to start with, let alone after drilling...
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
and ive never had a flange failure 
03-01-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gearboxman
Originally Posted by markk
Originally Posted by gearboxman
The reason I choose R+D over Gripper (on Cosworths, not everything), is that the Gripper uses a modified (shortened and drilled) STANDARD driveshaft flange. These aren't strong to start with, let alone after drilling...
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
Both the Quaife and the R+D use their own flanges, so as an overall package these two are STRONGER.
They are obviously two totally different types of diff, and I will always make my reccomendation based on customer requirements / driving style / available funds / etc.
and ive never had a flange failure 
i need to speak to you soon anyway about some drop gear ratios for my car
- i'll give you a call
03-01-2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by markk
MAD Ade
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
once every 10 years
Either no abuse or only driven 2/300 miles a year
Ade.
03-01-2006, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by markk
MAD Ade
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
once every 10 years
Either no abuse or only driven 2/300 miles a year
Ade.
03-01-2006, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by markk
Originally Posted by MAD Ade
Originally Posted by markk
MAD Ade
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
once every 10 years
Either no abuse or only driven 2/300 miles a year
Ade.
Ade.
03-01-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD Ade
Originally Posted by markk
Originally Posted by MAD Ade
Originally Posted by markk
MAD Ade
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
the Gripper will need to be stripped and serviced, new plates ect.
once every 10 years
Either no abuse or only driven 2/300 miles a year
Ade.
Ade.
i think that once youve had a plated unit thats setup for your use you wont ever look back, ive used std vc, pumped vc, atb, plated - i know which ones i wont bother with again
04-01-2006, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
Mark! But howwwwww, there a few ways to get more lock, but my guess is youve done it the best way, whatever that is, lol.....
On SX's you dont need to do anything majorly drastic as there is plenty of spare teeth either end of the rack etc etc, presuming Sierras are similarly simple.
Get a 7.5in open Ford diff (Granadas is it that use em?) and get someone to weld it up, shouldnt cost more than 50quid once its off the car.
No point doing it to a LSD diff.
IIRC Mike Rainbird used one on his old 500bhp Saff for a while.
On SX's you dont need to do anything majorly drastic as there is plenty of spare teeth either end of the rack etc etc, presuming Sierras are similarly simple.
Originally Posted by Mr C
Brilliant, anybody got a welded diff for my 2wd then?
No point doing it to a LSD diff.
IIRC Mike Rainbird used one on his old 500bhp Saff for a while.
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