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Thread: Limited Slip Differential (T2 LSD?)
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VincenzoL
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posted May 01, 2006 08:23 PM |
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Very true indeed. Especially when everything for our trucks is old, rusty, and hard to find. I'm just happy that my REPU is pre-smog and that it's on a frame so customization is only limited by time and money... oh wait, I don't have much of either lately!
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klaus42
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posted May 02, 2006 01:55 PM |
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What do you need for your REPU
...in terms of parts you don't want to mod...? (Sure, they're old and frequently rusty, but there's a certain 'oldschool cool' that, IMHO, is quite desirable, in and of itself.)
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Brad
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posted June 14, 2006 09:45 AM |
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working on it
My pinion seal took a dive so I called Chris, he is going to have his machine shop guy call me back directly and we'll work something out. I'll keep everyone updated.
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74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
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Brad
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posted June 19, 2006 11:03 AM |
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it's in the works
Hey guys, my spacers and bolts should be ready to ship in 2 weeks. Just an fyi it's in the works. After that it has to get installed and set up by a driveline shop.
Brad
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VincenzoL
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posted June 19, 2006 11:15 AM |
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So you are going to be selling the spacers/shims we need to use the TII LSD in the REPU rear end? If so I'll definetelyy be getting a set.
-Vince
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Brad
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posted June 19, 2006 01:56 PM |
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So you are going to be selling the spacers/shims we need to use the TII LSD in the REPU rear end? If so I'll definetelyy be getting a set.
-Vince
The spacers and bolts will be sold as a kit, most probally directly thru the machinist. Uses a TORSEN limited slip from 3rd gen RX-7. REPU carrier, ring and pinion.
Today he is ordering enough materials to do 5 kits at this time. More can be ordered later of course depending on interest. Pricing is not solidified, timeframe not solidified. Not taking more orders yet. We're working on this one. His 2 friends have done this mod already.
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74 REPU Lawn Green
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VincenzoL
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posted June 20, 2006 10:04 AM |
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Chris is working on a kit to sell us, complete with all parts, hardware, and instructions. Just take it with your Torsen and REPU rear to a rear end shop and say "Do this."
When it's done I'll let you know.
Sounds very good. I'm in as long as it isn't too outrageous ;) That damn Torsen is going to be expensive. Too bad, I can get TII rearends for next to nothing.
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prcracer
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posted June 20, 2006 04:24 PM |
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I will have all the info to install the TII limited slip into the REPU housing this week. We found another small problem that took some more time to work out.
Don't worry the info is coming.
Jeff
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Brad
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posted June 20, 2006 07:58 PM |
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cool beans
The TORSEN's can be found at junkyards or from guys who put V8's in their 3rd gens and put another rear in there. It is latest technology and really puts the power down. Doesn't need LSD additive either.
I got mine for $125 used of course and they are sometimes on ebay from japan JDM at a good price with low mileage. Just shop around and IM all the v8 conversion guys on rx7club.com to see what they got. Some guys post them for sale but they don't always sell. Since the TORSEN does not wear out (not clutch pack type) they last forever as long as they are properly maintained and not abused.
T][ is a great option too no doubting it. It's all good.
I'll keep you guys updated with my progress.
Brad
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74 REPU Lawn Green
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Brad
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posted June 30, 2006 12:53 PM |
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The spacers are done
And grade 8.8 bolts sourced. I should receive it all next week. Can't wait! Then drop off all the parts at driveline shop for installation.
Brad
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74 REPU Lawn Green
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Brad
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posted June 30, 2006 05:00 PM |
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I also don't like the drums though and the 6 bolt wheel pattern is terrible. IMO the LSD is only part of the problem when it comes to REPU rear ends.
Those drums are *real* heavy. IMHO the 6 lugs are cool and add some saftey (more lugs to keep the wheel on).
These 88-94 Isuzu rear discs would fit nicely on REPU if anyone wants to make the caliper brackets.
http://www.brembo.com/CatalogoBrembo/DetailPages/discDetail.aspx?idBU=1&idLingua=1&PartNumber=08.6865.10
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74 REPU Lawn Green
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Brad
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posted July 10, 2006 11:53 AM |
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parts have arrived
spacers look good. bolts are here too. just need to find time and $$ to have driveline shop install it.
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74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
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Brad
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posted August 15, 2006 09:33 AM |
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hi guys
just a heads up the torsen project is on hold for a month or two, but not forgotten. i look at the parts boxes every weekend and am dying to get them in the truck.
got some other things to take care of first.
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74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
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repu510
Hauling
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posted January 17, 2007 09:08 PM |
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torsen lsd for repu
anything new on this? i've been following this discussion and was able to pick up an FD torsen around the holidays. now i'm anxious for some lsd action!
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Brad
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posted January 17, 2007 10:52 PM |
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update ....... no update :(
Not installed yet. saving up. Did find part #'s for pinion seal, bearing, and crush tube though. hang in there.
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Brad
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posted February 09, 2007 03:35 PM |
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good news
Got off my lump and found a reputable shop in long beach to do the work. The whole rear hub to hub goes to them tomorrow morning. Monday they'll dissassemble it and assess.
Yippie!
Brad
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Brad
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posted February 12, 2007 05:20 PM |
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dropped off saturday
he even looked up pinion bearing part numbers while on the phone friday. Uses same pinion bearings as suzuki swift!!!
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VIncenzol
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posted February 13, 2007 12:34 PM |
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Brad, thanks for the updated info. I'll definetely be keeping up with your progress!
-Vince
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repu510
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posted February 14, 2007 09:51 AM |
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good to hear the project is moving forward again.
btw, is that any year suzuki swift or is there a particular year(s)? even better would be a part number, unless you're still planning on putting a kit together!
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Brad
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posted February 14, 2007 07:06 PM |
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