SC430 3.26 Diff??
10-01-12, 07:56 AM
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Yes ! all you have to do is replace the flange that bolts the driveshaft to the diff, and put the old one from your old diff on the SC430 diff.
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
Last edited by 99SC42; 10-01-12 at 05:28 PM.
10-01-12, 10:36 AM
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Yes ! all you have to do is replace the flange that bolts the driveshaft to the diff, and put the old one from your old diff on the SC430 diff.
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
How hard is it to change the companion flange from the one to the other??
Last edited by 99SC42; 10-01-12 at 05:28 PM.
10-01-12, 10:47 AM
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Yes ! all you have to do is replace the flange that bolts the driveshaft to the diff, and put the old one from your old diff on the SC430 diff.
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
I like the 3.26 because I am always on the highway , i had 3.92 it was great but i was always breaking stuff ,power came on too harsh imo.
Another great setup is the 3.62 from the LS400 it's very nice.
I have never tried the 3.76 so i can't comment on that .
It's a great combo, but it's not the best for fuel economy and higher speeds, because the cruising RPMs are relatively high IMO at highway speeds.
Last edited by 99SC42; 10-01-12 at 05:28 PM.
10-01-12, 10:52 AM
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^^^^^ED (lexforlife) has the same setup as yours. I was breaking stuff let and right on car with the 3.92 so i figure the 3.76 is not too far from it.
Casey you need a 35mm deep socket to remove the big nut and swap the flanges! and you will need an impact if the diff is of the car.
Casey you need a 35mm deep socket to remove the big nut and swap the flanges! and you will need an impact if the diff is of the car.
10-01-12, 11:24 AM
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Thanks for all the input gentlemen... really appreciate it
10-03-12, 12:44 PM
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Finished the diff swap today.. Took about an hour. Everything went real well, swapped over the companion flange like you said omar.
Car feels a little sluggish, but since its raining I havent really got on it yet...
Thanks again for all the info!!
Car feels a little sluggish, but since its raining I havent really got on it yet...
Thanks again for all the info!!
10-03-12, 01:43 PM
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Cool!
Like i said if you like better mpg, and only do hwy pulls , it's a perfect setup.
I am used to that gear ratio , i can't see myself going back to the shorter gears.
I hope you like.
Like i said if you like better mpg, and only do hwy pulls , it's a perfect setup.
I am used to that gear ratio , i can't see myself going back to the shorter gears.
I hope you like.
10-03-12, 02:08 PM
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r154 + supra 3.77 to me is almost perfection .. great useable 2nd gear and outstanding top end .. 185+ which ive done already .. at 85 mph my rpms are under 2800
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