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by locostbryan
Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: What RWD gearbox will bolt up to a 6A12, 2L v6 DOHC engine?
Replies: 55
Views: 28171

Re: What RWD gearbox will bolt up to a 6A12, 2L v6 DOHC engine?

According to this thread, the 6A and 4G engines have the same bellhousing bolt pattern. Dude reckons he bolted his 6A to the box out of a fwd 1500 Colt, and all the bolts lined up.

http://www.mivec.co.nz/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2508
by locostbryan
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

In NZ, all L300 vans had a LSD as standard from about 2001.Don't know if that would be compatible with a Jap Sigma axle.
by locostbryan
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

The bloke could be talking bollocks. :\ This is how he claimed to have identified the LSD :- I pulled into a wreckers & had the attendant help check.Lock the tailshaft & move the wheels forward,if it is LSD it will not move either wheel. Not sure if that's a valid way to check. :think: This ...
by locostbryan
Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

Have had this statement from a bloke on another forum :- The LSD that is in the pics is from a "tow pack" optioned Sigma Wagon.The diff that I hunted up for Peter Molesworth was a Turbo Sigma LSD. The LSDs do exist .Just look up one of the Gregory Car Manual,they get a mention. Peter Moles...
by locostbryan
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

BW 78 series diffs with a 2.77 ratio will not accept or interchange with any other 78 series due to the offset on the crown any housing available with any other ratio will interchange The BW found under a sigma is not a 78 series it is in fact a68 series has an 8 bolt hat and is much smaller than a...
by locostbryan
Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

I have seen a post on another forum, claiming that a BorgWarner LSD was standard in the Sigma Turbo and "anything with a tow pack option". Also claimed Sigma axles are same diameter as Falcon 6 25-spline axles, but the splines themselves are a smaller diameter. iirc the Falcon has a model...
by locostbryan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: LSD
Replies: 45
Views: 6503

Re: LSD

I have seen a post on another forum, claiming that a BorgWarner LSD was standard in the Sigma Turbo and "anything with a tow pack option". Also claimed Sigma axles are same diameter as Falcon 6 25-spline axles, but the splines themselves are a smaller diameter. iirc the Falcon has a model ...
by locostbryan
Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: Identifying: "Jap" or borg Warner box & Wide Vs. Narrow
Replies: 6
Views: 9472

Re: Identifying: "Jap" or borg Warner box & Wide Vs. Narrow

What is the model code stamped on the Borg Warner box? Just wondering if it is related to the 1980's 5-speed fitted by Ford & Holden. Ford had 0507-xxx stamped on the left rear of the extension housing, and I've seen mention of 0505 for the Sigma, but haven't been able to find anything "off...