Since I wrote the stuff in quotes, I can only agree. I'm running a Supra Torsen in my Toyota 8" rear end, and I like it. The transition from open to limited slip is smoother than it was with my OEM S3 rear end. I can get on the power earlier in the corners without inducing oversteer.
I don't know, however, if a Toyota 8" is stronger than a Ford 8.8". Ring gear diameter is important.
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elwood- some food for thought...I happen to reside in a town where "muddin" is a way of life, after reading both sides (ford & toyota) axle swap and having had a ford 8.8, I asked around...turns out there are 3 4wd rangers in town with 8" "yota" axles in them b/c "they are better in the thick mud".......
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Interesting. The forces that act on an axle vary quite a bit depending on the usage.
Drag Racing: Axle shafts must resist torsion; center section must resist spreading and shearing of teeth
Road Racing: Axle shafts must resist bending at the wheel flange
Mudding / Rock Crawling: I can only guess that it's a combination of the two above, magnified by the large wheel/tire setups.
I'm told the axle shafts in the Toyota 8 are top notch. I contacted a well-known aftermarket axle shop, and was told that they couldn't make me anything better than the OEM Toyota parts for all-around usage (bending and torsion).
Drag Racing: Axle shafts must resist torsion; center section must resist spreading and shearing of teeth
Road Racing: Axle shafts must resist bending at the wheel flange
Mudding / Rock Crawling: I can only guess that it's a combination of the two above, magnified by the large wheel/tire setups.
I'm told the axle shafts in the Toyota 8 are top notch. I contacted a well-known aftermarket axle shop, and was told that they couldn't make me anything better than the OEM Toyota parts for all-around usage (bending and torsion).
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Have nowSteve-A wrote:The 1.6 diff is a definite no, sorry.
I did a bunch of research when I first got my Rx and came to the conclusion that the mx5 1.8 diff would go in the s3 axel, but I'm not sure any-ones actually tried it so it's still a bit of an unknown.
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I've got a 4.1 Torsen LSD from a Eunos Roadster in my S3, direct bolt in 
Locks up real nicely and very predictable.
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Yeah, we know 
Show me a photo of it installed.
Show me a photo of it installed.
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Yeah, that's a type 1 Torsen.
That was exactly my point, you need to install the centre in an FB diff carrier. I wanted to see if you tried installing a full MX5 diff.
That was exactly my point, you need to install the centre in an FB diff carrier. I wanted to see if you tried installing a full MX5 diff.
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