Ausmini
It is currently Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:24 am

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini & A/A+ Series Mods

All times are UTC + 10 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 11 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
owendaniel
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:20 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:07 am
Posts: 2
Just wondering if anyone has been able to successfully fit an LSD out of a modern vehicle?

I unfortunately don't have $1000 to spend so was thinking I might be able to pick up a second hand diff from a modern car.

Or failing that, does anyone have the dimensions of the LSD units? I tried to find specs from some of the manufacturers but haven't been successful.

Many thanks
Owen
Top
 Profile  
 
timmy201
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:30 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:19 pm
Posts: 4493
Location: Wollongong, NSW
This one was on ebay recently
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Morris-Austi ... 7675.l2557

Quote:
This slippery diff was fitted to a Appendix J race Mini ,

It is I am told been a Holden style slippery diff machined to take the BMC crown wheel this I am also lead to believe done in Vic, it has the BMC Hardy Splicer drive shafts,

Postal cost will have to be worked out at auction end if sold as item is heavy.

Will put up internal pictures soon of the springs and clutch pack while item is used it would suit up to 160hp if you can make it.


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

_________________
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
davem
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:00 pm 
Offline
998cc
998cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:22 pm
Posts: 780
Location: Quakers Hill
When I bought my clubman I was told the lsd was out of a Torana, the car was built for hill climbing racing, works well. Greg from mini classic confirmed it was a lsd when he inspected the box but couldn't confirm its origin

_________________
SPO41 Mk2 Cooper S very original
1993 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR
Top
 Profile  
 
gtogreen1969
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:20 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 3:07 pm
Posts: 5123
Location: The Internet
davem wrote:
When I bought my clubman I was told the lsd was out of a Torana, the car was built for hill climbing racing, works well. Greg from mini classic confirmed it was a lsd when he inspected the box but couldn't confirm its origin

Same with me. I bought my clubby this year and the PO said it has a holden salisbury conversion. He also used it as a hill climber. Sorry I can't help with the details all I got was a piece of paper that says LSD 80psi.

No idea of any modern car conversions.
Top
 Profile  
 
Alexw
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:15 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:10 am
Posts: 66
That one on eBay is still available, I messaged the guy after it ended. It's a gripper / phantom grip, not a "real" lsd.
Top
 Profile  
 
owendaniel
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:22 am 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:07 am
Posts: 2
Thanks a lot for those leads guys.

I'll try and get some dimensions as I have a subaru LSD sitting around that might even be usable. If it is I'll let you know!
Top
 Profile  
 
simon k
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:21 pm 
Offline
Yay For Hay!
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 9:27 pm
Posts: 15912
Location: Wodonga - Vic/NSW border
do a search on here for Honda LSD's - David Rosenthal did a lot of work, he gave me details on the conversion and not too hugely complex with some machining to do

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?
Top
 Profile  
 
69cooper
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:35 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 193
I have made a few sets of these LSD plates that fit directly into standard diff, work on the same principle at a fraction of the price $350, I have just sold my last one , but can produce some more if I get enough interest.

Mal

Image

Image
Top
 Profile  
 
9YaTaH
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 3:15 pm 
Offline
1360cc
1360cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:32 am
Posts: 12390
Location: Sthrn HiLoLands, NSW, Australia
owendaniel wrote:
I'll try and get some dimensions as I have a subaru LSD sitting around that might even be usable. If it is I'll let you know!


Subaru Brumby LSD easily converts to an Alfa Sud...but that's no help for you!

_________________
"Show me the Mini!"
Top
 Profile  
 
Dan69s
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:55 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:36 pm
Posts: 22
Hello Mal, I may be interested. Just like to find out a bit more about them.
Daniel
Top
 Profile  
 
69cooper
PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:46 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 193
PM Sent
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 11 posts ] 

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini & A/A+ Series Mods

All times are UTC + 10 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  

© 2016 Ausmini. All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.