centre diff required for odd 4wd project
centre diff required for odd 4wd project
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mr_tony

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6,349 posts

296 months

Monday 16th December 2002
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A mate of mine is building his own 4wd car, from a 2wd version. The only part he's lacking is a centre diff. (i.e. the diff on the propshaft between front / rear)

Can anyone think of a 4wd car that has an easily removable centre diff (pref as a completely standalone unit) that he could use on his project?

incorrigible

13,668 posts

288 months

Monday 16th December 2002
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You could use a box from a Lada Riva, that's got output shafts like a FWD and a prop output at the rear

What's it going into ?

Edited 'cause I can't spill

>> Edited by incorrigible on Monday 16th December 13:35

Byff

4,427 posts

288 months

Monday 16th December 2002
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If its an inline engine and box, you can use the suzuki sj series transfer box. Short prop in and selectable 2wd,4wd high or 4wd low with props going to front and back.

GreenV8S

31,006 posts

311 months

Monday 16th December 2002
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A mate of mine is building his own 4wd car, from a 2wd version. The only part he's lacking is a centre diff. (i.e. the diff on the propshaft between front / rear)

Can anyone think of a 4wd car that has an easily removable centre diff (pref as a completely standalone unit) that he could use on his project?


I know somebody who's doing something along these lines, using a chain to transfer sideways off the input flange for the rear diff, and an electronically controlled dry clutch to disconnect the front to promote oversteer on demand. (This is on a supercharged V8 with about 500 bhp/ton.)