what is the easiest diff to put into a 1600. i just blew my diff yesterday and want to know is there any cheap lsd diffs that go STRAIGHT in. if not what are the other options thanks.

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It's a Datsun!!!!

really depends what you consider cheap, but no you wont find anything that will bolt straight in for under 1k i dont think (lsd)
just get an R180 (open), assuming you didnt already have one, they bolt straight in, out of 240k's and some others, do some searches.
then there is the r200, bigger and stronger and heavier again, but requires some modifications to fit.
like i said lots of info if you can be bothered searching
cheers,
dave

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Dave W

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thanks for that i will look into an r180. cheers

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It's a Datsun!!!!

look into the subaru diffs, some are straight bolt ins..
heaps of info on web

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**Lots of 180B Parts, bits and pieces, SMS 0422 222 200 for more details, i may have it**

how strong are the r180's can anyone tell me. thanks

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It's a Datsun!!!!

Dont think thats quite true. All have to have the halfshaft changed or 1600 stubs put in.... hardly "bolt in"

I also believe the plate which bolts onto the driveshaft needs to be modified to suit...

But even with these mods you should come out under $1000 but if your blowing r160's already... I'd go for r200, going price is about $800 and should be good for big HP. SW motorsport sells moustache bar to suit

http://www.swmotorsport.com.au/fitting.htm

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im almost decided on going for an r180(open) because of $$$ cant get lsd. so what is the strength of these diffs on a rating of 1-10. thanks

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It's a Datsun!!!!

some of the earlier subies r160 (from say the RX turbo) clutch pack R160 LSD, all that is required is removal of the torx screw stub axles and in goes the 1600 stubs,

its been done

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**Lots of 180B Parts, bits and pieces, SMS 0422 222 200 for more details, i may have it**

I might be keen to sell my r160lsd in a few months, it's out of a rx turbo subie. I have had it in my car for around 3 months and am going to up grade my power to around 200kw which will snap the r160 like a twig

the diff is really tight and locks an outside tyre on a wet day turning hard
i recon it was one of my best investments i ever bought for the 16

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Circuit Race 1600 in the build

R180 from a 720 4wd ute is the R180 to look for. Nigh unbreakable.
Mostly cause they were not used much in 4wd mode and would have been (free spinning) without much load on them. So most will be in top nick.
Ratios from 4.11 to 5.1. I have a 4.87 in my Daily driver. Fun in the wet and on the dirt.

ive been told today that the diff out of the 180bsss's are a good choice of diff for the 1600. what are there ratios thankyou.

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It's a Datsun!!!!

They are an R160, same basic diff as a 1600, but the ones I have seen are 4.111 rather than the 3.7 ratio for a 1600

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The later Viscous LSD centre's from the Liberty RS Turbo will also swap with the RX Turbo clutch pack centre with some slight grinding of the diff housing ribbing. This gives you options of a viscous or clutch-pack LSD centre, and ratio's of 3.7, 3.9, 4.11 or 4.44.

I reckon the R160's are slot stronger than people give them credit for (if driven in a sensible manner!!)