Malbaby Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Does anyone know if a Lexus IS200 diff can easily be adapted to TR4A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Why would you want to? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Stuart I put in a Nissan diff with the goodparts conversion kit ,very good upgrade. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 very good upgrade. Why? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 + ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Probably because the Lexus IS200 diff is an LSD type. Is my guess. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted August 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 The Lexus diff looks similar to the Nissan R200, which is sometimes used as an upgrade from a worn factory diff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hi ?, at eBay Germany there is one for a very nice price. https://www.ebay.de/itm/LEXUS-IS200-IS-200-DIFFERENTIAL-GETRIEBE-EZ-2000-HSN-TSN-5013-407/292675428249?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53474%26meid%3Ddf9e769c9cc34311bb484111c1104e51%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D361522185305%26itm%3D292675428249&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac862cffc-9eb8-11e8-8354-74dbd180de24%7Cparentrq%3A31bbb8811650a99bef9fc773fffd4db9%7Ciid%3A1 From the photo I see: - the incoming shaft / prop shaft is in the center between the front brackets, if ths fits you will need 2 different long drive shafts - front brackets are cast iron on the cast iron diff housing, if that fits it's OK, if not you have a challange - rear brackets could be less a problem if the housing is shorter than the TR diff housing - info found by Gooogle it seems to me there are different gear ratios, all longer than for the TR My advice: buy it and find out (for yourself and us). Ciao Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Sorry: shorter gesr ratio, your TR becomes slower (to edit my post does not work?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Stuart I put in a Nissan diff with the goodparts conversion kit ,very good upgrade. Nick Thats been a known conversion kit for quite a few years from an SX200 and one or two members on here have used it, I was commenting on the Lexus version as I have never seen anyone use that type and as they have been around for quite a while there must be some problem that makes them unsuitable Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockie51 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 You haven't said why you want to change the differential Malcolm. If it is a wear problem, you can still buy new crown wheel and pinion sets from diff specialists. I had mine done some years ago and it was not very expensive. I believe that the parts came from Italy. Bearings are always available and a diff specialist should be able to set it up for you. Much less work than changing to a diff from another make with potential problems with driveshafts and different ratios. Unlike other cars that you and I have, I doubt that a TR will ever produce the sort of power that will require a limited slip diff! If you are wanting to change ratios, fitting 185/15 tyres will give a 7% increase in gearing, the same as swapping to the 3.45 diff fitted to the TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi, I drive a 1:3,7 diff and 185/15 tyres on my TR4A - but no overdrive. Early this year I got an offer to buy a 1:3,45 diff and I thought this would be a nice idea instead a overdrive. But went to Italy with this idea in mind across the alps and stick in bad traffic on the german autobahn and around Lago Maggiore. And realised: the gear ration of 1:3,7 (with the tyres) is already to long city traffic and Stau. Bad idea to fit a 1:3,45 ratio. Cioa Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi, I drive a 1:3,7 diff and 185/15 tyres on my TR4A - but no overdrive. Early this year I got an offer to buy a 1:3,45 diff and I thought this would be a nice idea instead a overdrive. But went to Italy with this idea in mind across the alps and stick in bad traffic on the german autobahn and around Lago Maggiore. And realised: the gear ration of 1:3,7 (with the tyres) is already to long city traffic and Stau. Bad idea to fit a 1:3,45 ratio. Cioa Marco Off Topic. I toyed with using a 3.45-1 TR5/6 ratio in the TR3A in place of the 3.7 - 1 standard item. There are many who have done this in their 4 cylinder TR's and are quite happy with the outcome. As my engine is a bit 'cammy' I concluded I would be continually in 2nd or 3rd when driving in town. This does not say I have killed the idea as I like the idea of reduced engine RPM when motorway driving. Problem comes when you drive at that sweet RPM of 3500 in overdrive top.... My other concern was the first gear ratio, as my car has the Dolomite Sprint/late Stag gear set, which has same first gear ratio as post 1973 TR6. (2.19 to 1) Peter W PS Car has 165*80x15 tyres on TR6 5 1/5J steel rims and A type overdrive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 What I wanted to say is: you can not use a diff from another car that looks "suitable" without knowing its gear ration and without having an idea what ratio you want to have - and why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I am building a new rear drive with a BMW diff. Project sticks because actually all is working well but I am close to finish. -no bigger problems- Reasons are: Widely availiable and cheap All ratios from 2.3 to 4.1 and further for motorsport Fully without play and rock solid Smaller width and flanges to accept CV-joints with no adaptors Allows longer driveshafts to reduce angle to bend under load. I am just rebuilding the driveshafts with BMW or VW inside and Nissan outside. Driveshaft itself is nearly 50% longer than with the other CV swaps. Lexus parts are used in my opinion because they are more common in USA. It is not an easy job to swap but not that big deal. A lathe, a milling machine and good welding equipment is required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi Andreas, "not an easy Job but not a big deal" is relativ, don't forget you are a "10" Ciao Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 How do you get these modifications past the TUV Andreas? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Many thanks Marco but it is indeed not that complicated. Diff front pulley redrilled, rear casing from 40mm aluminium milled and TR4a back bolted. Front 5mm steel plate cut out and holder for the two rubber made on the lathe, all welded together. Thats is all for the diff, cv-joints that fit is a bit more work. But when I read about all that trouble british people have with refurbished TR diffs it is relatively nice work. Edited August 14, 2018 by TriumphV8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Hi Stuart last time at the TÜV I only had the cv axles and the engineer did not find it necessary to examine. You are right, in these days it will be a big problem with these modifications because material quality must be shown with the invoice and welding must be done by a certified expert. -Both I do not have- That is a weak point in the whole project. But that will be no difference compared to the Lexus project. Some parts can be bought from Goodparts and the diff itself might be a bit more difficult to obtain and maybe the ratio will not be perfect. -So like often, all effort spent on these will be similar- Edited August 14, 2018 by TriumphV8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Andreas...what model BMW is your diff from, and what ratio. Also, can you post more info on the driveshafts...pics and details.....Thanks in advance. Edited August 14, 2018 by Malbaby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yes, some slight diff noise, and contemplating replacing the stock driveshafts due to their relatively poor design. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Why? Pete They are bulletproof, designed for a 300hp car. They don't leak, they have LSD, they are quiet and they fit without a lot of drama. After breaking two TR6 diffs I put an R200 unit from an Infiniti Q45 in my TR6 last summer using the Goodparts adapter kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 They are bulletproof, designed for a 300hp car. They don't leak, they have LSD, they are quiet and they fit without a lot of drama. After breaking two TR6 diffs I put an R200 unit from an Infiniti Q45 in my TR6 last summer using the Goodparts adapter kit. The Goodparts' kit looks like a with some effort to manage project also if you have no lathe, mill and welder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) Andreas...what model BMW is your diff from, and what ratio. Also, can you post more info on the driveshafts...pics and details.....Thanks in advance. The diff is from E46 and the actual ratio is 2.86 but you can get 3.43 and shorter to have the range of the original TR6 ratios. This is above the original CV shaft like CCD or Limora or TR-Nord sells. As the diff is smaller and does not need the adaptors for the cv shaft right side in the picture the inner shaft itself must become longer to fit. Below you see the new inner shaft, made from VW shaft on the left and Nissan shaft on the right and an adaptor to marry both. Needs welding to size when I have the diff in the car. Next picture shows the three parts of the new shaft Edited August 16, 2018 by TriumphV8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 This is the axle project so far: Diff from above, front pulley fits, rear casing made from 40mm aluminium to bring the mounting points into correct position. TR4 mounting points adapted to the case. Front steel plate fitted to the diff and cutout prepared The rear of the diff with the new case and TR4 mounts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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