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4 cylinder diff

caleb_george152

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I have a 4cylinder vc commodore. I have blown the diff. Can any body tell me if i am able to stick a 6cylinder diff into it without modifying anything. Thanks
 

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Should be a direct swap, the diff ratio will be different so it may seem a bit more sluggish then before.
 

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what about the stud pattern , brakes and will the prop-shaft for the 4 bolt to it? I don't think it is a straight swap as the 4cyc wheels wont bolt to the 5 stud pattern of the 6.
 

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You will need to use your 4 cylinder axles. 4 cylinder diffs have the older Holden stud pattern.
 

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see now ya think just make it 5 stud :)
 

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Don't forget to swap the speedo gear over too.

The Starfires actually go better with the taller diff especially with a manual. 1st gear in the torquemaster box was rediculously low to start with so a taller diff makes it usable. The starfires were torquers rather than revvers so the 3.9:1 ratio didn't suit it.
 
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