2.78 diff behind a EFI 50ltr?

[vkwalks39]

G'day guys. I just brought a efi 5.0ltr, with auto, wiring, raditor,etc...
I was just wondering will the diff ratio 2.78 a non lsd, will be able to handle the power? And, does any know what fuel pump should i use? I want to use the same tank. Cheers

[SL/ENUT]

Diff ratio, depends on what diff it is, a 8 bolt Sals or its heavier, bigger 10 bolt sals.

Fuel pump, get one suitable for a VN-VS EFi V8.

[vkwalks39]

Thanks mate, she's a 10 bolt sals. i believe the diff came out of VB SL/E car. I do have another diff she a 3.08, non lsd, and another 10 bolt 2. What paint do you use to paint diff?

[Matt0]

Just use VHT engine enamel. It's rated to around 300 degrees.

[SL/ENUT]

Ok, a 10 bolt Sals should handle the power easy, thats if you don't do burnouts.

[commsirac]

The ratio will affect which parts of the driveline get affected. The pinion gear will be under more duress in a 2.78 than a higher ratio. However the chances of busting an axle will be less.

[immortality]

great gears for cruising, will have long legs, bit slow on the take off but then the EFI engines probably got more grunt then the old engine so it should be sweet. also depends on transmission, a manual box would be harder on the driveline then an auto.

[vkwalks39]

Thanks guys, me do burnouts I'm angel, NOT!!!! I love them.....In the future the motor will be boost up for more power. For now the power will be fine... I just want to get back on the road.It just be a cruz car thats all.I'LL just have 2 be good.

[immortality]

to cut a long story short, yes it will cope with the power.....for a short time, especially if your do burnouts etc with it. i'd suggest upgrading to a borgwarner BW78 diff from a VL, their stronger, have 4 spider center and have more options for upgrading i.e. factory LSD, minispool/spool, KAAZ LSD etc

[vkwalks39]

Thanks mate, i think get the diff, upgraded to tight LSD. Thanks heaps.

[Sir Calais]

id go get a vl diff, goto diff place and get them to cut down some vn axles and mini spool it

[vkwalks39]

Thanks mate, for the reply. I'm still thinking on what to do about the diff.One of my mate had spool in his vn, he went through tyres like they where nothing...Don't get me wrong i do like them, but, i think i got with the LSD for now.