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datzenmike - I plan on using it for a SR20. As to the if the r200 I picked up is a VLSD, I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, that the CLSD were used in all the late model 300zx turbos (87-88). The only VLSD were in the 88SS version of the 300zx (Shiro Special). Easiest way for me to confirm is to count the splines since the VLSD r200 Diff from the Shiro is a different count. Also I'm quite positive the guy who sold it to me didn't own a Shiro due to the fact he's owned it for 7 years and it was red while the Shiros came in pearl white. Also heard stories how those with SR20 tend to break their R180s so since i was able to find an original r200 LSD might as well use it. Doctor510 - yes guys are trying too reinvent the wheel that's why it's hard for guys like me find it a hard time to just find the correct forums where the simple information are with having to fabricate or spend the extra money for fabricated stuff. I've read that some users are using drive shafts from Drive Shaft Shop but they don't necessarily make them for 510's so it's hard to even figure out which to get (also it's freaking expensive). I see what you did there with the R180 suggestion :thumbup: Toylet - not sure if you meant drive shaft shop as in the website or a drive shaft shop shop like auto shop haha

So I've been reading tons and tons of forums and there is never a straight answer so I'll ask here. Every forum that i read gets side tracked to where the original question gets lost and forgotten (literally) due to people complaining on why get a r200 differential when you can get a r180/160 then people get more complicated on the technical terms of the difference in the differentials. So this past weekend, I was lucky enough to make a trip to Canada (best place for Datsun parts) and picked myself up a r200 CLSD Differential and the CV Shafts from an 88 300zxt. The reason for the r200 was basically I couldn't pass it up knowing some people say it's way more than needed plus i had another person willing to sell me a open diff r200 i could have converted to LSD. What I've been trying to research is what do I need to do to properly install this bad boy. Things I know and read: Wolf's Creek has a CV Conversion Kit Passenger side will be an issue due to length Can use 280zx U Joints (?) but can only handle so much Will need a different/modded mustache bar (probably order one from Datsport) To use the 300zxt CV Shafts, the passenger side needs to be shortened but unfortunately i don't have a machine shop to re-spline the shaft So the question is, is there more needed to make this install work? Also what driveshafst are people using for an r200 to SR20?

quick question. sorry to jump into this thread with my own question but does it matter which year the 280zx is? i read somewhere that 81-83 is the year you should get the struts but is there a difference from 79-80?

Title says it all. Instead of buying reman ones off ebay, going to see if anyone has an extra pair of front calipers. PM me with pics and offers please.

wow. sorry about the bad luck man and good luck with sale. there are people who can drive and then people who shouldn't drive.

Also the carbs are weber ITBs. Burning a white/grayish smoke

So turns out it's going to be a L20B. Brother says its a solid motor but carb is smoking. Any solutions on that issue?

Yes it has gauges so now worries on that. but yeah the only challenge will be the high altitudes messing with the engine. An idea popped in my head, Rent a uhaul truck with a auto transport just to get past the mountain then ride the rest in the car.

5 speed. Also no one will be following me. Sketchy right? Yeah ut is definitely nothing. And breaking down in the middle of nowhere scares the crap out of me

beautifully done man. wish i had the machinery you had... *sigh*

when do you plan on doing this trip? would like to know if you come across any problems. you'll hit a slight up hill battle when going through PA but other than that everything is flat land.

my head says it can make it. like 60% making it. if i can pass the mountain region/out of the valley, then it's smooth sailing the rest of the way. that's the hardest part i would have to tackle.

yeah more than likely you did. my dad also probably had a good runner haha but we shall see. can't wait either way.

Yeah more than likely now from all the feedback on what could happen I will get it shipped. Don't want it breaking down somewhere in the middle of a desert path

He has yet to put the swap in which is what i'm concerned about. Maybe as I wait for the swap, I'll start saving up cash on the side for the delivery. The adventure would be sweet but can turn sour the second trouble emerges. If only he finished that KA24 swap. Should have asked him what he needed to finish it. Either way I'm pretty excited for this summer only car while project car during the off season.