Changing a VZ V6 diff from single spinner to LSD, please help

[alanjk2706]

Hi Guys,

Only just signed up for the forum, some really handy information on here so thanks all round. I did have a search for the answer I need before posting, but couldn't find and clear answer so here I go.

I have a '06 SVZ V6 and want to change my diff over to LSD. Got a stage 2 shift kit, pacemaker headers, high flow cats/full exhaust system, growler cold air intake and when I flatten it and just get one leg spinning and don't go anywhere too fast, it makes me sad LOL.

Been looking at diff centres so it's just a drop out and bolt in situation. I've been lead to believe this is the case. Found a few diff centres around and about from VY SS or R8s - will these fit mine?

I'm not a mechanic so try your best not to crucify me.

[vn_v6]

have to adjust backlash ect, you can whack the centre in and drive, but itl break pretty soon, re shim it ect, i did this in fathers hilux diff lasted 2-3 months and shedded every tooth on both gears, take the centre out, tow it to a shop ad get it adjusted, the piece it together urself, so it will be cheap, if not, find out how to re shim it

[alanjk2706]

Well, my mechanic was going to do it all for me, pretty well anything (be it technology or mechanical) if I tinker with it, they have a habit of not working anymore LOL And he said when he installs it, he'd be fixing all that up (something about shimming or re-shimming or replacing it) cos it can be dodgey apparently if you don't. So, I guess I'm asking, if I buy say the diff centre with the 3.46 ratio I want out of an R8 maloo VY will it bolt on to my car (being a V6)

[colgf]

Yes they are interchangable but the problem is that to get the side carrier bearings out to renew the outers is very hard without the right puller , also the inner bearings are very hard to get off the LSD centre itself. If you're a novice dont attempt it , buy a complete LSD off Ebay , 3.45's are dearer as they are in demand . 3.07's are more plentiful. ...