Ve ss diff question

[Jackv8]

Hi Guys & Gals, Question i have to replace my VE SS 2.92 LSD diff, The Non LSD are way cheaper.. Will it run ok?

 

[Mike Litherous]

I wouldn't use a non LSD in a v8.
Use the manual 3.45 LSD. I have one sitting at home if needed.

 

[Jackv8]

Mines auto, will the 3.45 suit?
Thanks for the offer I'll pm you

 

[_R_J_K_]

I wouldn't use a non LSD in a v8.

Why does it matter if it's a LSD or not? The LSD centre will ware out eventually and it will single peg. They should be exactly the same otherwise (AFAIK).

OP, what's wrong with your diff?

 

[Muke]

Why does it matter if it's a LSD or not? The LSD centre will ware out eventually and it will single peg. They should be exactly the same otherwise (AFAIK).

That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought the stock diff had a bit of a reputation for it. I'm certainly no diff expert at all though.

 

[Jackv8]

OP, what's wrong with your diff?

The mechanic test drove it and noticed it wasn't working right then found heaps of Metal in the oil.

 

[Mike Litherous]

The 3.45 will help it accelerate off the line much better but the cruising revs will be slighly higher. It will make the car a lot more lively.

 

[_R_J_K_]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought the stock diff had a bit of a reputation for it. I'm certainly no diff expert at all though.

Not so sure about the VE diffs, but the cup and cone centres that they used in the M78 diffs are known for it.

 

[Jackv8]

Mike, how many kms on it and is working good? Also will I need a retune with he 3.45 diff?

 

[_R_J_K_]

Won't need a tune, but there's a possibility you'll need to get somebody with a Tech 2 to recalibrate the speedo. Some VEs need it, some adjust automatically.