VLSD Conversion
08-23-2010, 09:30 PM
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VLSD Conversion
As the title says I was wondering what it takes to convert a non vlsd tranny to a vlsd tranny. I have a non vlsd 5spd from a 91 SE that I've been trying to sell, but since its seeming hopeless I might as well keep it and convert if possible. I've heard there aren't many differences but I'm not 100% sure about that. If someone could inform me of what I need or need to do I would greatly appreciate it.
08-24-2010, 12:05 AM
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As the title says I was wondering what it takes to convert a non vlsd tranny to a vlsd tranny. I have a non vlsd 5spd from a 91 SE that I've been trying to sell, but since its seeming hopeless I might as well keep it and convert if possible. I've heard there aren't many differences but I'm not 100% sure about that. If someone could inform me of what I need or need to do I would greatly appreciate it.
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that question has been asked AT LEAST 20 times in the past 3 years. all the info you need is out there.. in multiple threads.. bigmax90's thread from this past january should answer all of your questions.
and yes, i did the conversion on my 90 GXE (automatic-only from the factory). First a 5spd swap using a non-LSD 5spd tranny out of an 89 SE (VG motor)... then about 8 months later i swapped that out for an LSD one from a 93ish SE (VE motor).
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08-24-2010, 04:09 PM
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that question has been asked AT LEAST 20 times in the past 3 years. all the info you need is out there.. in multiple threads.. bigmax90's thread from this past january should answer all of your questions.
and yes, i did the conversion on my 90 GXE (automatic-only from the factory). First a 5spd swap using a non-LSD 5spd tranny out of an 89 SE (VG motor)... then about 8 months later i swapped that out for an LSD one from a 93ish SE (VE motor).
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that question has been asked AT LEAST 20 times in the past 3 years. all the info you need is out there.. in multiple threads.. bigmax90's thread from this past january should answer all of your questions.
and yes, i did the conversion on my 90 GXE (automatic-only from the factory). First a 5spd swap using a non-LSD 5spd tranny out of an 89 SE (VG motor)... then about 8 months later i swapped that out for an LSD one from a 93ish SE (VE motor).
08-24-2010, 05:57 PM
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I love how people advise others to search at the same time those people themselves know that the search on here isn't worth crap. Yeah I searched for an hour. Nothing telling me exactly what I needed or a write up of any kind. But since you mentioned a name thats a start. I just want to take this big paper weight (non vlsd) and make it a vlsd. Since I can't sell it obviously I'll just keep it and make use of it if mine every craps. I'll call it my back up tranny. Might even get a wild hair to build it up. Only time will tell.
08-24-2010, 06:44 PM
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I love how people advise others to search at the same time those people themselves know that the search on here isn't worth crap. Yeah I searched for an hour. Nothing telling me exactly what I needed or a write up of any kind. But since you mentioned a name thats a start. I just want to take this big paper weight (non vlsd) and make it a vlsd. Since I can't sell it obviously I'll just keep it and make use of it if mine every craps. I'll call it my back up tranny. Might even get a wild hair to build it up. Only time will tell.
He thought (assumed?) you were asking about simply putting a VE tranny into a VG.
But you're wanting to actually make the non vlsd transmission into a vlsd, correct?
Like Jeff said, I don't think you could fit the VLSD setup into the non VLSD case.
But, if you just want it as a backup, you can still do that. I mean, a good tranny is a good tranny. You'd just have to run VG axles with VE outer joints (a driveshaft shop will be able to do this pretty easily/cheaply). That'd probably be the easiest option in terms of just wanting to use it as a backup. Just get these "hybrid" axles made up and store them with the tranny.
That way, if you ever need to stick the VG tranny in, you just stick in the tranny and hybrid axles and you don't have to mess with swapping knuckles/hubs each time.
08-25-2010, 08:17 PM
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Might do that or just give this damn thing away. Gf is starting to give me looks about my place being covered in car parts. Man its been a while since I've heard from you.
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08-26-2010, 12:04 AM
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can't install a VLSD into a non-VLSD tranny. the VLSD is larger than an open diff and won't fit in the hole.
there's been some talk about a Quaife form a 4 gen fitting, but I don't know if anyone ever tried it in a VG tranny.. not to mention being able to find one and get axles to fit.
there's been some talk about a Quaife form a 4 gen fitting, but I don't know if anyone ever tried it in a VG tranny.. not to mention being able to find one and get axles to fit.
08-28-2010, 09:16 AM
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can't install a VLSD into a non-VLSD tranny. the VLSD is larger than an open diff and won't fit in the hole.
there's been some talk about a Quaife form a 4 gen fitting, but I don't know if anyone ever tried it in a VG tranny.. not to mention being able to find one and get axles to fit.
there's been some talk about a Quaife form a 4 gen fitting, but I don't know if anyone ever tried it in a VG tranny.. not to mention being able to find one and get axles to fit.
09-13-2010, 01:40 PM
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you can NOT put a vlsd of any tranny into a VG tranny ... NOT POSSIBLE... no room and the axles will NOT hook up...
but if you get the VE tranny ... there has been talk of swapping the 4th gen VLSD into the VE tranny ... can it really be done, DUNNO. im getting my hands on a VE tranny in 2 weeks, and ill tell you if it works or not. im going to take pis and what not, and ill tell you how it drives with video's
but if you get the VE tranny ... there has been talk of swapping the 4th gen VLSD into the VE tranny ... can it really be done, DUNNO. im getting my hands on a VE tranny in 2 weeks, and ill tell you if it works or not. im going to take pis and what not, and ill tell you how it drives with video's
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