I have a MY98 type R and was wondering what diff was on there please as standard?
160 or 180?

The reason being as im fitting a 6 speed soon and need to know if the 6 speed diff needs to be put on or i can leave it in place?
If its a 180 then i asume the type r was also have the larger shafts as standard?
Thanks peeps.

 

Should be an R180 4.44 on a Type R so you will be able to use your shafts but will need the appropriate R180 diff to go with the 6 speed.

 

Thats great news...many thanks mate....now i dont have to buy shafts
Ok so ill put the 6 speed diff in and use existing shafts.
Whats the difference between the two 180 diffs then?

 

Final drive ratio (the key bit) and the diff type itself. You'll probably need a 3.9 rear diff to match a 6MT, while your current one should be a plated LSD. Newage R180s can be Suretrak, plated, think some are helical too.

 

Cheers for info mate...i got a diff with the 6 speed so alls good it seems.
Looks like ive got a 4.44 diff up for sale