will a diferential from a gsl-se go in a gsl?
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
Searched to no avail. Will a differential from a 85 GSL-SE fit in my 83 GSL. I know there was a change in rearend sizes between 82,83 and 83.
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so if i get a 82 rear pumkin then I'd need to get a 82 drive shaft also? This is becoming such a pain in the ***. I still don't know what the noise from my rear end is. I'm just guessing its the ring and pinnion. I thought it was the lower links, but when i took then off i found it wasn't cracked that it was just undercoating making it looked cracked.
I hate cars.... I'm gonna buy a Honda civic so i never have to touch my car again..
I hate cars.... I'm gonna buy a Honda civic so i never have to touch my car again..
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Not to mention that the SE diff has one clutch plate versus the GSL's two... Or so I'm led to believe... Lemmie dig up the thread. Someone more reputable than me said it.
EDIT: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/gsl-vs-gsl-se-lsd-346525/
EDIT: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/gsl-vs-gsl-se-lsd-346525/
#6
Originally Posted by Pele
Not to mention that the SE diff has one clutch plate versus the GSL's two...
Yes, if you go with an earlier pumpkin, the driveshaft would also need to be swapped...or, you can just swap the companion flange if you're up to it. Personally, I think it's easier to just swap driveshafts. Anyway, welcome to the 83 nether-year syndrome. Honestly, I like the '83s best of all the years. Still has the stronger axle housing (despite the smaller axles, it's the housing that prevents axles from breaking!), the 79-83 interior (which I highly prefer over the later stuff), bolting in the later "big" axle units (e.g. GSL-SE, with bigger brakes) is a snap because you don't need a new driveshaft, it has a 130 mph speedo, etc. I've owned at least three '83s that I recall (plus a '79, 82, and a pair of '85 GSL-SEs).
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#8
Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
arrrrgggg i don't want to have to spend money I don't have! expecially if the noise isn't from my diff. arg!!!
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Originally Posted by 680RWHP12A
if the 3rd member driveshaft flanges match up then yes, you can swap them
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I think 680 has a point. If you get an 82 (or earlier) diff, then you can take the drive shaft flange from your 83 and swap it with the 82 diff. You will not need another drive shaft.
On another note, I would isolate the noise before you swap the diff. First gens seem to eat the axle bearings and they make quite a bit of noise when they go bad.
On another note, I would isolate the noise before you swap the diff. First gens seem to eat the axle bearings and they make quite a bit of noise when they go bad.
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
ring and pinion fit no problem.
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