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Old 04-26-05, 08:51 PM
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LSD rear ends

Kinda new to the first gens. but i have an 84 SE that i drive and a 83 gsl as a parts car. The rear end in my SE has a pretty bad leak and the clutches don't grab that well anymore. Will the rear end from the 83 bolt right up? Is there any difference. I know that second gen rear ends differ from s4-s5 and also from turbo to n/a, just don't know about the first gens. Thanks
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You can not swap the Diff but you Can swap the entire rear.
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yea that's what i ment. Is this a direct swap? are there any differences? i've heard that the se rear end is bigger or something? thanks.
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Old 04-26-05, 11:13 PM
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The drive shaft might be different but that is no big deal if you have a parts car oh and it is a direct bolt in although your speedo will be off slightly, but everything else is the same.
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Wheel bolt pattern will be different.
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Sorry to off topic !But i have a question ! Will a gsl or other 12A tranny bolt up to the SE? and can i keep the SE Driveshaft ? w no big mods? Or a 2nd gen n/A?
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Wheel bolt pattern will be different.
Yes.
Old 04-28-05, 02:03 PM
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yea i just thought of that on my way home today. . oh well
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Sorry to side track, but is there a way to get an LSD for my '83 GS without swapping the rear axle? I'd love to do a swap with a GSL/-SE, but I don't have the cash for the brakes, new wheels, etc. Not to mention I still want to be able to rotate my tires
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All you need is an LSD Diff from an 83 or before car. you will have to change the penion flange if you get an 82 or 81.
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