I'm only bringing up options, and try to list the positives and negatives.
The toyota 8in is a good option, but there are others as well. Since this is a topic about the Volvo 1030 and 1031 rear ends, I thought I would add some information to it. Since I DO have direct experience with Volvo 240s and modifying them, and driving them harder than grandma. The comment about "the 4.1 being okay", is true. Yeah, the gearing+trans combo sucks. But at least the car is out there going sideways and having fun ![]() This is about having fun right? Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/13/2014 04:05PM by Robert Culbertson. |
john vanlandingham John Vanlandingham Senior Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
Actually it is a thread about getting an inexpensive but strong axle that allows for future options on GEARING for cheap. Eric knows the EARLY axle will take the common and cheap gear sets , and he knows the late won't.. He stumbled onto the car.. With the funny gears 1041 costing millions and really only available across the ocean, that axle is out... He knows there are options...We talk on the phone frequently---how do you think he did such a nice job on the cage? We talked about all this including the bullshit on TB with guys---who have not stuck in a Ford 8.8 ----screaming that it is easier..... Ever heard the phrase that begins "tooo many cooks...."? We talked about finding early axles--they crush 'em from rust up there and any remaining are in the hands of hoarder-pervs--so out of the question locally.. He's getting advice about building a rally car----stronger but now a tank, trust that alternatives have been brought up and shot down.... Why do you think I push the idea so vigorously? Because it has been figured out as the BEST and EASIEST option all things considered. John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. |
Pete Pete Remner Senior Moderator Location: Cleveland, Ohio Join Date: 01/11/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 2,022 |
They also do an awful lot of staring at the latest problem. That is another critical step. The Romans, they go the house. Pete Remner Cleveland, Ohio 1984 RX-7 (rallycross thing) 1978 Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. |
john vanlandingham John Vanlandingham Senior Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
Ain't no substitute for "Staring at it time"... John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. |
heymagic Banned Elite Moderator Location: La la land Join Date: 01/25/2006 Age: Fossilized Posts: 3,740 Rally Car: Not a Volvo |
I have a Ranger coming in Thursday, I'll measure the diff and offset for grins and giggles. There is a 2008 Mustang coming in for exhaust the first of the week, I'll measure that also. I think there is a late model Blazer out there also. Just shipped a carbed Toy and didn't think about it, but there is always one around here it seems. I might grab some pics too. Actually I'll just start measuring everything, it's easy and lots of stuff in and out of the shop to pick from. Prolly no Volvos tho....
What are the new gen Chrysler stuff running in the back? |
tdrrally edward mucklow Professional Moderator Location: charleston,wv Join Date: 05/31/2011 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 763 Rally Car: ford mustang LX 5.0, 1973 VW Beetle |
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modernbeat Jason McDaniel Junior Moderator Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: 12/14/2007 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 401 Rally Car: 1963 SAAB Historic, 1995 Impreza Open Light totaled at WRC Mexico, 2005 STi Pikes Peak winner |
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A1337STI Alex Rademacher Professional Moderator Location: Reno,nv Join Date: 09/10/2007 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 686 Rally Car: 93 GC with an 01 RS swap! |
subaru Part number : 38100 AB681 https://www.subarupartsdepot.com/oem-subaru-parts.html part number for rear : 38104AA440 ; 38104AA130 ... hard to tell exactly from the diagram which part number or numbers you need. i think just the first one. but i'm not certain. i got mine from a pick and pull. found an automatic legacy, unbolted the drive shaft and pulled out the half shaft and i spun the input and watched the outputs go round was really close to 4.5 :1 so i figured it was a 4.44 ![]() currently $286.62 and you would need a rear $72.98 from a reno pick and pull on a full price day. not as cheap as a RWD / Volvo but not horrible either. wish i would have done this back when i was a 1.8 with a 3.90 FD .. DOH!!! live , learn, and share on the net right? http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru__Forester25L-MT/49505445__6023364/DIFFERENTIAL-INDIVIDUAL/S10-195-01.html |