Centre diff on STI IV - 4 door

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Apr 18, 2001 | 08:06 PM

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Hi guys...

Before I ripped my tranny to bits and find out for myself...

What type is the centre diff on an STI IV - 4 door ?

If its a VC type, what is its rating ? (kg will do)

Anyone know what sort of power it can handle ?

Cheers,

J.

Apr 18, 2001 | 09:00 PM

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Apr 18, 2001 | 09:25 PM

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Hi J,

The Sti 4 is fitted with a VC centre diff, which I am pretty sure is 12Kg (The UK cars are).

Not sure how much power it's good for. Sorry.

Simon

Apr 19, 2001 | 12:07 AM

MorayMackenzie

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Would the aftermarket STI heavy duty centre VC unit suffice for your car?

It may be worth asking Quaife if they have considered adapting an ATB for the centre diff... I know they do produce entire 4wd transmissions with 3 ATBs for other applications, maybe this centre unit could be adapted to keep you on the road?

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Apr 19, 2001 | 01:02 PM

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I have a few choices...

Either mechanical centre diff...

a 20Kg VC uprated diff

The mech one is about twice the price of the VC one (twice the price of quaife ATB too)

J.