Diff Conversion Place ?

[Doogs]

Hey guys,

 

I am looking at having some form of LSD in my KE20 when i get the 5k

together for it later this year. I am interested in a unit that does not require

the changing of the housing or the whole rear end.

 

I remember a while back this was discussed in a thread and one member was considering

fabricating a "poor man's LSD'' but the project never got off the ground.

It was explained in the same thread that a joint in Melbourne (Oakleigh or Dandenong from memory)

would make up a conversion for about $250. It would lock up when need be, but also

act as an open-wheeler and keep the cops happy when need be (unlike a welded one).

Otherwise i have heard that the american KP starlets came with an LSD centre that would fit, but

at $880 american to import, i am not to keen. At that price i would be wanting something a bit stronger.

 

I have searched the forum, but cannot find the thread or more info.

 

If anyone knows of the place or a good option, your help is much appreciated. :hmm:

If possible i do want to avoid changing to another rear end (especially of the weight of a hilux one)

 

Cheers,

 

Dougal

[webers4x48]

It would lock up when need be, but also

act as an open-wheeler and keep the cops happy when need be (unlike a welded one).

 

 

Hey Mate. The only diff that I've ever heard of doing that is a detroit locker and they suit 9" diffs.

 

Sorry I couldn't be much help but I'm sure someone here will know something that will do the job.

 

 

Good luck, LB

[Redwarf]

What you're after is called a Phantom Grip.

 

The 6" Lsd's are strong, and if you're sticking with a K motor, will be strong enough for your needs.

 

The only problem is with those is that I've only ever seen two.

Edited April 24, 2008 by Redwarf

[Doogs]

Thanks for the replies guys.

 

Have heard of detroit lockers, but don't particularly want one for this

application.

 

Thanks for the pointer on the phantom grip redwarf, sounds like

they are as easy to find as an early TRD LSD ! :yes: (as mentioned in the TRD dry sump

thread)

 

Will keep looking at all options, if anyone reading this knows of

one don't be afraid to let us know.

 

Thanks

[78_7kRolla]

And if anyone finds one suitable for a ke30 let us know!!!

[parrot]

I suspect you are referring to Tayell Automotive.

 

From the FAQ

 

"Limited Slip (without changing housing)

 

Yes, there is a limited slip center that bolts into a Corolla housing, they were used in American KP Starlets. Sometimes you can find them in 4.1 or 4.3 ratio, more often than not they are the ridiculously low 2.928. Option1Garage on the Gold Coast import these for around $880. There are also people who "make" a sortof limited slip conversion, one such company in America is Phantom Grip. Tayell Automotive in Bentleigh East (Vic) advertise a similar service for around $250."

[Doogs]

I suspect you are referring to Tayell Automotive.

 

From the FAQ

 

"Limited Slip (without changing housing)

 

Yes, there is a limited slip center that bolts into a Corolla housing, they were used in American KP Starlets. Sometimes you can find them in 4.1 or 4.3 ratio, more often than not they are the ridiculously low 2.928. Option1Garage on the Gold Coast import these for around $880. There are also people who "make" a sortof limited slip conversion, one such company in America is Phantom Grip. Tayell Automotive in Bentleigh East (Vic) advertise a similar service for around $250."

 

Yep thats the one, thanks.

 

Someone else raised this a few weeks back in another thread, and the details were then suplied in that thread.

 

Cheers,

 

Dougal

[13BT_KE20]

If possible i do want to avoid changing to another rear end (especially of the weight of a hilux one)

i think you'll be surprised to find the small weight difference between the two. And for added strength of the diff you couldnt complain. Plus if you have the power to smash KE diff then the added weight wouldnt be a problem.

 

For example, the hilux in my S3 RX7 only weight in at an extra 35kgs heavier than the stock diff. It should also been noted that the hilux has an LSD and larger rear brakes, the stock diff only had a open wheeler.

 

But your looking for a cheap/easy bolt in option anyway.

[Doogs]

i think you'll be surprised to find the small weight difference between the two. And for added strength of the diff you couldnt complain. Plus if you have the power to smash KE diff then the added weight wouldnt be a problem.

 

Thanks, good point lol !

 

For the current project I think I will be sticking with the same housing and so a Tayell diff.

But when the time comes for a motor with a bit more power I think a hilux diff is what I will

run.