Price of a new diff?

nath · Postby **nath** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:27 pm

Hi guys,

My original NA6 diff is about to shag itself me thinks, so preparing for the inevitable replacement. Have a question about costs though.

Ideally want an LSD, but what should this cost me roughly?

1) Is it better off finding a complete 1.6 Mazdaspeed LSD to do a straight bolt in; or,

2) finding a 1.8 housing then finding a torsen center to put in it.

Which is going to be the cheaper option? But also which will be the better option?

What is the going price for a second hand open 1.6 diff? Curious to know the price difference between an LSD and open center diff.

Many thanks in advance,

Nathan

Sean · Postby **Sean** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:06 pm

In my opinion teh 1.8 swap is the way to go.

MX5 Drift Fury on the forums can often source complete 1.8 LSD setups for a reasonable price, Mania have also sold a few lately.

Not sure what teh going rate is but the bonus is you will unlikely break a 1.8 diff

nath · Postby **nath** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:23 pm

Thanks Sean,

Have heard about MX5 drift fury.... could be the way to go.

Was given a rough price yesterday of $1800, but that seems a little pricey????? I thought you could pick one up for $1200? Or am I just being optimistic?

Cheers,

Nathan

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:36 pm

Probably pretty optimistic or very lucky

You'd prolly pay $ 1000 for a very good second hand centre alone.

Mania have a Torsen special for $650 there i think . Youd still need to source the Crown wheel, Drive shaft, ,2 half shafts & the casing plus the seals . If you did it that way, you could also get the 4.3 rato.
You'd also have to be very lucky to get the 4.3 ratio with the 1.8 Torsen kit.

$1500- 2000.......but you will not regret it.

for a 1.6 Mazspeed.....$600 - 1200 is a guess. I believe ther are a little more agressive. But Bewwwwwtyyful. I drove slammers once.

:mrgreen:

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:08 pm

If MX-5 Mania don't have any to sell, I know Leslie@Wheelspin.com.au has been advertising a 1.8 LSD conversion on our club forum.

tinsfci · Postby **tinsfci** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:32 pm

My 4.3 torsen came from http://www.adelaidejap.com.au/ $1200 complete with housing (no need for half shafts etc because it was going into a 94). I think they had the complete conversion for a 89-93 for ~$1500.