Sti7/8 propshaft length....
14 January 2004, 04:35 PM
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Has anyone got a New Age Sti up on a ramp currently? I need the exact length of the propshaft - can someone measure for me?
Should be measured from the end of gearbox output shaft's metal shroud (covers the splines) all the way to the joint with the rear axle casing.
Mucho Thanks, Richard
Should be measured from the end of gearbox output shaft's metal shroud (covers the splines) all the way to the joint with the rear axle casing.
Mucho Thanks, Richard
16 January 2004, 09:32 AM
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Thanks Skassa - but I can't afford it, and don't fancy stealing one unless really necessary 
I have a spare classic prop to shorten, and a company lined up to do the work....just need to know the length!
Edited to add: what does r160 designate, and what about r180? I have an STi (I assume) 3.9 rear diff to go into mine as the box is the JDM one requiring the different drop gear; I'm assuming/hoping it's the same size as my current Euro spec diff? Otherwise I'll need some more bits!
Cheers, Richard
[Edited by dowser - 1/16/2004 9:35:57 AM]
I have a spare classic prop to shorten, and a company lined up to do the work....just need to know the length!Edited to add: what does r160 designate, and what about r180? I have an STi (I assume) 3.9 rear diff to go into mine as the box is the JDM one requiring the different drop gear; I'm assuming/hoping it's the same size as my current Euro spec diff? Otherwise I'll need some more bits!
Cheers, Richard
[Edited by dowser - 1/16/2004 9:35:57 AM]
16 January 2004, 10:08 AM
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160mm diff 180mm diff
Ill try and find it tonight for you richard..
IIRC its 50 or 60mm
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Ill try and find it tonight for you richard..
IIRC its 50 or 60mm
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Richard, The 160 is what we sent you. which is correct for your car etc. The 180 is supplied on Type R V4 upwards cars and is just physically bigger all over. Side drive shafts, hubs etc are also bigger together with 'Subaru' calipers.
Even the 22B still has the 'little' diff ??
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Even the 22B still has the 'little' diff ??
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16 January 2004, 10:53 AM
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Cheers Davids and Mark, perfect
David (API) - I'm also assuming the diff is plated?
And further (just for my interest), are the driveshafts the same for both 180 and 160?
David (API) - I'm also assuming the diff is plated?
And further (just for my interest), are the driveshafts the same for both 180 and 160?
16 January 2004, 11:08 AM
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john banks has a picture of both prop shafts.
we decided the sti7 shaft was about 60mm shorter, from the grearbox to centre mount part, with the same rear section.
[Edited by T-uk - 1/16/2004 11:11:05 AM]
we decided the sti7 shaft was about 60mm shorter, from the grearbox to centre mount part, with the same rear section.
[Edited by T-uk - 1/16/2004 11:11:05 AM]
16 January 2004, 11:31 AM
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Revised my post - I guess it doesn't matter too much if it's a little short? Is the prop supposed to slide all the way on until it buts up against the output shaft in OE fitment, or is a few mm's short OK?
Edited to completely change my post, sorry
Richard
[Edited by dowser - 1/16/2004 11:34:49 AM]
Edited to completely change my post, sorry
Richard
[Edited by dowser - 1/16/2004 11:34:49 AM]
16 January 2004, 01:34 PM
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T-UK - 
Thanks Rob - this was also my original thought....hence T-UK's response to my post....which I then promptly edited, lol!
OK - I need to get an bug-eye STi up on a ramp then.
Thanks Rob - this was also my original thought....hence T-UK's response to my post....which I then promptly edited, lol!
OK - I need to get an bug-eye STi up on a ramp then.
16 January 2004, 02:30 PM
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180 conversion from 160: Rear diff, Drive shafts, and rear hubs complete with discs and calipers.
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180 conversion from 160: Rear diff, Drive shafts, and rear hubs complete with discs and calipers.
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17 January 2004, 03:33 PM
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Yes, it must be re-balanced
The stock STi7 prop will go straight on, but I'd have to buy it new (David @ API didn't have stock when I ordered)...it's cheaper for me to modify.
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The stock STi7 prop will go straight on, but I'd have to buy it new (David @ API didn't have stock when I ordered)...it's cheaper for me to modify.
Richard
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