ap2 differential help
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 7 2010, 05:47 PM
now i know there are a lot of topics and threads already on this subject, but some have interchanged certain parts with other parts. i.e. drive shaft/propellar shaft.
i am looking to put an ap2 differential into my ap1. i have ap2 wheels and i have gone through 3 lsd's already, i suspect the differences in wheel sizes and a combination of hard driving is what is taking them out so quickly...usually a 6 month span. at any rate, the obvious conclusion would be to put in an ap2 differential.
the thing is, some have said all you need to do is change the flange connector to the differential, or use an ap2 propellar shaft and change the connector to the transmission. also i have read someone say something that the ap1 connector bolts are 10mm and the ap2's are 12mm...except for i don't know where they are talking about, my propellar shaft connects to both the diff and transmission with 6mm hex bolts. the drive shafts i believe are connected to the axle with 14mm.
i have also read that the whole pinion gear needs to be redone, which would in turn mean that i have to measure backlash and all that stuff.
ultimately i want to find the easiest and most successful way of just putting the ap2 pumpkin into the ap1 and linking them together to an ap1 transmission. please help me out in the right direction, thanks.
also, please do not put "use the search bar" in this thread, it's not necessary nor is it needed, i have clearly done research and still require some assistance. thanks for any USABLE information toward the subject.
i am looking to put an ap2 differential into my ap1. i have ap2 wheels and i have gone through 3 lsd's already, i suspect the differences in wheel sizes and a combination of hard driving is what is taking them out so quickly...usually a 6 month span. at any rate, the obvious conclusion would be to put in an ap2 differential.
the thing is, some have said all you need to do is change the flange connector to the differential, or use an ap2 propellar shaft and change the connector to the transmission. also i have read someone say something that the ap1 connector bolts are 10mm and the ap2's are 12mm...except for i don't know where they are talking about, my propellar shaft connects to both the diff and transmission with 6mm hex bolts. the drive shafts i believe are connected to the axle with 14mm.
i have also read that the whole pinion gear needs to be redone, which would in turn mean that i have to measure backlash and all that stuff.
ultimately i want to find the easiest and most successful way of just putting the ap2 pumpkin into the ap1 and linking them together to an ap1 transmission. please help me out in the right direction, thanks.
also, please do not put "use the search bar" in this thread, it's not necessary nor is it needed, i have clearly done research and still require some assistance. thanks for any USABLE information toward the subject.
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 7 2010, 07:02 PM
torque type differentials react significantly different when you decide to change from a 16 wheel with a 225 change to a 17' 255 change. it's significantly more stress. do more research please. that has nothing to do with my question either.
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 8 2010, 02:44 AM
lol, quit whoring my thread please. you are wrong, get over it. if you plan on going supercharged and no intention of upgrading your differential first, you're a moron and should give up your s2k.
if you go around reading other threads those same tens of thousands of owners will tell you the s2k ap1's main problem is the weak diff. please go learn to drive or learn to read or something. just get out of my thread, your ignorance is not wanted in here and has nothing pertaining toward my original question HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MOUNT AN AP2 DIFFERENTIAL TO AN AP1
if you go around reading other threads those same tens of thousands of owners will tell you the s2k ap1's main problem is the weak diff. please go learn to drive or learn to read or something. just get out of my thread, your ignorance is not wanted in here and has nothing pertaining toward my original question HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MOUNT AN AP2 DIFFERENTIAL TO AN AP1
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 8 2010, 03:52 PM
wadzii, if you have no idea what you're talking about please do not enter this conversation. ANYTHING mechanical can wear out. there are all sorts of variables that take place in "wearing" something out. it doesn't necessarily have to be a part that can be replaced. you are clearly not an engineer of any type.
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 8 2010, 04:10 PM
lol, okay wadzii. you're right. my mechanics are all wrong. gears can't crack due to high heat along with other variables. you're such a genius i didn't even realize it! maybe you SHOULD be an engineer! you'll make so much money!
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so by what you are saying quaife should make a different diff for each customer?
the LSD itself dosnt wear out. period. if you are getting metal shavings and nothing is obviously broken/worn then you are using the wrong fluid or whoever is putting the things together isn't doing it right.
i have been doing this for 10 years and have NEVER seen this type of diff regardless of MFR wear out. I have seen a small number of broken lsd's but those were drag cars with huge tires making BIG power that should have been using a spool in the first place.
I guess you need to give us some driving lessons, bc it seems that you are the ONLY person that is having their LSD wear out.
the LSD itself dosnt wear out. period. if you are getting metal shavings and nothing is obviously broken/worn then you are using the wrong fluid or whoever is putting the things together isn't doing it right.
i have been doing this for 10 years and have NEVER seen this type of diff regardless of MFR wear out. I have seen a small number of broken lsd's but those were drag cars with huge tires making BIG power that should have been using a spool in the first place.
I guess you need to give us some driving lessons, bc it seems that you are the ONLY person that is having their LSD wear out.
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 8 2010, 04:17 PM
it is a combination of driving style and wider tires with heavier rims. i already said that in the original post. please don't add anything if there's no purpose to it just to jump on the bandwagon.
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Originally Posted by kharaal13k,Mar 8 2010, 04:22 PM
i think you're a kid that needs to take mechanical engineering courses. i can take pictures of all 3 differentials with all 3 ring gears in tact and all three pinions in tact, without so much as even a hairline fracture. then i can show you the chips of metal coming from the half shafts being eaten up inside the lsd.
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