FC V8 Differential Options
07-05-13, 01:19 AM
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FC V8 Differential Options
Hey Everyone,
Sorry if this has been gone over already, I tried a few basic searches, but they didn't result in what I was hoping to get answered. Long story short I originally planned to LS1/2 my NB Miata, but that's just too tight of a fit and a bit too expensive for the kit (as opposed to the RX7).
At the moment I'm in the process of looking for a good FC car, so that I can begin the swap. Would love a FD, but they are a bit out of my price range.
My question: Is it worth waiting to find a good(my definition of good is clean exterior/interior) Turbo II car/GTU,GTU's, (which come with the beefier diff etc), or purchase a GXL(I would much prefer the 5 bolt so no base models) and than do a Turbo II or Ford 8.8 Diff Swap. At the moment I don't plan on running anything 'crazy' a hot cam LS1 or stock LS2.
The cost to put a Turbo II diff and half shafts isn't that much (figure under $1000), but its just one extra step. Purchasing a Stock Turbo II already has all that but it's a bit more costly off the bat.
For the guys running the Ford 8.8's How big of a difference does it make in the rear over the stock Turbo II. Anyone's .02 cents would be greatly appreciated, I keep going back and forth. It may be noteworthy to say I budgeted around $2000 for the car, is that to unreasonable?
Thanks,
Kevin
Again sorry if this is in the wrong section/has been answered numerous times etc.
Sorry if this has been gone over already, I tried a few basic searches, but they didn't result in what I was hoping to get answered. Long story short I originally planned to LS1/2 my NB Miata, but that's just too tight of a fit and a bit too expensive for the kit (as opposed to the RX7).
At the moment I'm in the process of looking for a good FC car, so that I can begin the swap. Would love a FD, but they are a bit out of my price range.
My question: Is it worth waiting to find a good(my definition of good is clean exterior/interior) Turbo II car/GTU,GTU's, (which come with the beefier diff etc), or purchase a GXL(I would much prefer the 5 bolt so no base models) and than do a Turbo II or Ford 8.8 Diff Swap. At the moment I don't plan on running anything 'crazy' a hot cam LS1 or stock LS2.
The cost to put a Turbo II diff and half shafts isn't that much (figure under $1000), but its just one extra step. Purchasing a Stock Turbo II already has all that but it's a bit more costly off the bat.
For the guys running the Ford 8.8's How big of a difference does it make in the rear over the stock Turbo II. Anyone's .02 cents would be greatly appreciated, I keep going back and forth. It may be noteworthy to say I budgeted around $2000 for the car, is that to unreasonable?
Thanks,
Kevin
Again sorry if this is in the wrong section/has been answered numerous times etc.
07-05-13, 04:06 PM
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you should be able to get a TII diff+axles for ~400, maybe less if local or desperate seller.
The TII diff is plenty strong- rotary guys are in the 8's I believe on them? Most people swap in the Ford 8.8 for better gear ratios.
As far as which chassis to buyy, I would recommend buying the one that is closest to how you want it with paint/accessories/etc. Like if you want nice interior and a sunroof and all that, hold out for a pretty car with a blown motor. If you just want to race, get a base model S4 (no sunroof, manual windows, blah) and swap in the bigger brakes and diff.
The TII diff is plenty strong- rotary guys are in the 8's I believe on them? Most people swap in the Ford 8.8 for better gear ratios.
As far as which chassis to buyy, I would recommend buying the one that is closest to how you want it with paint/accessories/etc. Like if you want nice interior and a sunroof and all that, hold out for a pretty car with a blown motor. If you just want to race, get a base model S4 (no sunroof, manual windows, blah) and swap in the bigger brakes and diff.
07-05-13, 04:37 PM
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you should be able to get a TII diff+axles for ~400, maybe less if local or desperate seller.
The TII diff is plenty strong- rotary guys are in the 8's I believe on them? Most people swap in the Ford 8.8 for better gear ratios.
As far as which chassis to buyy, I would recommend buying the one that is closest to how you want it with paint/accessories/etc. Like if you want nice interior and a sunroof and all that, hold out for a pretty car with a blown motor. If you just want to race, get a base model S4 (no sunroof, manual windows, blah) and swap in the bigger brakes and diff.
The TII diff is plenty strong- rotary guys are in the 8's I believe on them? Most people swap in the Ford 8.8 for better gear ratios.
As far as which chassis to buyy, I would recommend buying the one that is closest to how you want it with paint/accessories/etc. Like if you want nice interior and a sunroof and all that, hold out for a pretty car with a blown motor. If you just want to race, get a base model S4 (no sunroof, manual windows, blah) and swap in the bigger brakes and diff.
06-03-14, 01:49 PM
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the big advantage with the domestic rear ends is the gear options... ford explorers came with a range of 3.27 3.55 3.73 all the way up to 4.10's
they're also extremely easily to come by, at any junk yard or wreckers you're almost guaranteed to find 2 or 3
they're also extremely easily to come by, at any junk yard or wreckers you're almost guaranteed to find 2 or 3
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