DaveD Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I have a NA diff with factory LSD (A01B). All I really want is 3.26 gearing ratio, the 4.083 is too tall for me. I have a swapped 2JZ-GTE 6-speed. I was thinking if its possible to put a 3.26 ring gear in the NA diff? I have a Lexus GS400 open differential I am waiting to do something with. The high gearing is very annoying for a street car. The top end is also 140mph with this ratio. I will be going single turbo soon so the 3.26 gear ratio will be perfect. If I can't do that... Another option would be if I could possibley put the LSD from the NA into the GS400? if I want to swap in the GS400 differential Is there anything else needed to complete this swap? such as the axles? or..? thanks in advance! cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 3.26 is taller than 4.083. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm unsure as to whether the subframes are the same so don't know if you could drop an NA LSD into the GS. Edit: actually, I cant make out whether you have a gs400 or a supra???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yes, as long as you have two a small case diff's, the crown-wheel and pinions are interchangeable I have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 3.26 is taller than 4.083. +1 "The higher the number, the lower the ratio." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Okay let me clear some things up. My Supra is originally N/A. It still has the original rear end which is A01B. my Supra has the 2JZ-GTE swap with 6-speed. I would like the same gear ratio like a Supra RZ (3.26). I have purchased a Lexus GS400 open differential pumkin. So I would like to use the ring gear from the GS400 differential and put it in my diff. OR if that does not work I can put my Supra's Torsen LSD into the GS400 differential. So I'm making this thread to find out if these options would be work ^ And maybe I worded it wrong but what I meant is just that the 4.083 gear ratio is very short! it practically has no first gear. thanks in advance! cheers. Edited December 5, 2011 by DaveD (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Yes, as long as you have two a small case diff's, the crown-wheel and pinions are interchangeable I have done it. I have been reading somethings about 200mm vs 220mm. Apparantley the N/A and Auto TT are 200mm, 220mm was only for 1993 - 1996 TT 6speed... But if I swap in the ring gear into my N/A diff, and it has the 3.26 gear ratio. Would it make it pretty much the same performance and so on as a reguar TT LSD diff? besides the ring gear there isn't much inside that makes any difference? and according to this It can be done , just found it - http://94supraturbos.synthasite.com/gs400.php Edited December 5, 2011 by DaveD (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 any experts can confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just buy a good diff from a J-spec TT 6 speed, pre-facelift or facelift, I don't think it matters. It'll certainly be easier and probably cheaper in the long run. There are single use only components & several other parts that may need to be purchased once a diff has been dismantled in order for it to work properly when reassembled with a different crownwheel & pinion. You should also fit the extra TT diff mount to the NA subframe that the NA diff doesn't use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Thanks for all the help. but I was able to find a 1998 GS400 differential from Lexus. It is a direct swap into a N/A with no modifications. I already have LSD, which will drop right into the GS400. A lot of the guys in the States take this route and seems like people have no problem. Edited December 6, 2011 by DaveD (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mr T. charges the Yanks around half of the prices you will have to pay for components and rebuilding a diff is not a job for the feint hearted. To liquidate the diffs you have and use that to buy the diff you want is the best way forwards, unless you enjoy the technical challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 I wont be the one rebuilding it I'm getting a mechanic friend of mine to do this job. there is a big thread over on US forum, the LSD is a direct swap into the GS400 diff. Many people have done it and its a straight swap. So I don't see why I should have a problem. but I understand what you mean its just better to get a Supra one, I was offered $850 USD for one. But when I use the Supra diff I may need to change the axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 one more thing. I pretty much bought this car the way it is with the 2jz-gte 6-speed swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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