Limited Slip Diff

[King Fisher]

What Ford differential is the correct one for an S? Nick has decided he wants one, so needs to know which one to track down. Also, will modding of the mounts be needed to fit it?

[phillpot]

"Search" seems to be back up and working, loads of info available.

[techbotics]

Granada Cosworth pre bug eye should fit.. This is 7.5" with 100mm output shafts.. I have one needs a rebuild if its of interest.. Then at least you have a known quantity rather than some unknown eBay unit.. Oh like this one turned out to be. I got < 1 year from it before the bearings got noisy.

bolts in place of open 7.5" no changes required on an s3.

I have now rebuilt my original open diff with a quaiffe atb hence the spare granada item.

However he does it imho this is the 2nd best S mod ever and makes a huge difference to the car. 1st being mx5 mirrors.

thanks Damian

[mikel003003]

Is it rude to ask how much it cost to get the quaif unit built ?

[King Fisher]

techbotics said:

Granada Cosworth pre bug eye should fit.. This is 7.5" with 100mm output shafts.. I have one needs a rebuild if its of interest.. Then at least you have a known quantity rather than some unknown eBay unit.. Oh like this one turned out to be. I got < 1 year from it before the bearings got noisy.

bolts in place of open 7.5" no changes required on an s3.

I have now rebuilt my original open diff with a quaiffe atb hence the spare granada item.

However he does it imho this is the 2nd best S mod ever and makes a huge difference to the car. 1st being mx5 mirrors.

thanks Damian

What would be required to rebuild it? As in, how much are parts etc?

[orange_dodo]

mikel003003 said:

Is it rude to ask how much it cost to get the quaif unit built ?

Not cheap!

[zombeh]

King Fisher said:

As in, how much are parts etc?

http://www.bearingkits.co.uk/FORD-AXLE-&-DIFF-PARTS-NEW-SIERRA-DIFF-REBUILD-PARTS/c81_89/p131/SIERRA-&-COSWORTH-DIFF-REBUILD-KIT/product_info.html?osCsid=86bff9236eb05330ecfaa55940deae47

[ketvrin]

phillpot said:

"Search" seems to be back up and working, loads of info available.

Don't forget the FAQ's as well Nick... Loads of info under the LSD's thread...

K

[techbotics]

orange_dodo said:

Not cheap!

the parts prices can be found on the web, and they do a cheaper version of the above without new drive flanges at around £560 I believe.. Though I went for the full monte.. Then just over £100 to fit in my case and a little extra to refurb the case its self. Ie blast and paint.

hope that helps.. Drop quaife an email they are very helpful.

Damian S3

[techbotics]

zombeh said:

King Fisher said:

As in, how much are parts etc?

http://www.bearingkits.co.uk/FORD-AXLE-&-DIFF-PARTS-NEW-SIERRA-DIFF-REBUILD-PARTS/c81_89/p131/SIERRA-&-COSWORTH-DIFF-REBUILD-KIT/product_info.html?osCsid=86bff9236eb05330ecfaa55940deae47

its hard to say as I am not 100% sure of the problem.. Could just be bearings could be more.. The lsd still does its job though.. Probably best to contact gearboxman or your local transmission specialist for a quote..

thanks

Damian

[Jaye R]

Damian

YHM

Cheers
Jaye

[King Fisher]

All I can find with search is a load of threads from people asking if their car has an LSD, and how to identify it? Nothing about which type to retrofit. Also, what's a viscous diff exactly?

[HvdWeerden]

King Fisher said:

Also, what's a viscous diff exactly?

google ? -> wiki ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited-slip_differen...

[aero340]

unless you plan to enter sprints or hill climbs i wouldnt bother changing the diff for general road use .

[techbotics]

aero340 said:

unless you plan to enter sprints or hill climbs i wouldnt bother changing the diff for general road use .

lols can't believe you say that, this has made a huge difference to my car.. But each to there own I guess.. If you pootle about you prob won't notice.. But try to pull out of junction or hairpin quickly then you certainly will..

Damian S3 glad to have an LSD..

[phillpot]

techbotics said:

................... this has made a huge difference to my car....................

Damian S3 glad to have an LSD..

+1

did you get my email about your "duff one" Damian ?

[techbotics]

philpot and the others that have mailed me I will get back to you once I swap diffs.. Tuesday all being well but cos I am so nice I must point out there is a working unit on eBay for what I will want for mine ends in 2 days...

good luck

cheers

Damian S3