New Diff installed, should I race it?

Doogstar · 04-11-2006, 10:10 AM

Just got a new 4.11 diff put in from Chris @ Bluepower. I am running it in, I have done 400km in it so far, I hope to do about the same K's today and another 150km tomorrow. I am unsure if I should race it on Sunday or not, I can't afford to replace it if it blows.

If you have installed a new diff in your car, how long have you waited until you raced it?

oh.. if I don't answer straight away, it's because I am out driving.LOL

Casper · 04-11-2006, 10:12 AM

I raced mine with about 10km's worth of running in on it.. if that

jonbays · 04-11-2006, 10:14 AM

Don't worry the diff will be fine, the universal shafts would be your bigger worry but you don't have the power to really blow your drivetrain in a N/A car anyway so go for it.

ratter · 04-11-2006, 10:32 AM

The diff wont just blow up because it was not run in. It is best to put a few klms on them so that the gear set and all the bearings can settle in, so there is not issues with noises etc later on.

Craig · 04-11-2006, 10:41 AM

Diff's mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (Not my favourite subject right now hehehehehehehehehe) well your not pumping through 300 RWKW and it's an auto. So you will be fine Doogstar.

Doogstar · 04-11-2006, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the advise guys, I will probably be racing it tomorrow.

Hey Craig, I have seen first hand what liitle remains of your (Chris's?) diff, don't want the same to happen to me.LOL

Hey Casper, you like to live on the edge. 10K, very game.

Craig · 04-11-2006, 11:35 AM

Also Doogstar it all depends how the diff was set-up, you can set them up to pretty much go staight out there and burn rubber or you make them nice and tight where there is a running in period.

Yes mate not a pretty sight, but it will be back bigger stronger than ever, the diff that is........

DABOSS · 04-11-2006, 01:48 PM

Man I ran mine in like I stole it. Funny thing is, I still drive it the same way. mmmm.

Quadcams · 04-11-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DABOSS

Man I ran mine in like I stole it. Funny thing is, I still drive it the same way. mmmm.

Hey Rob dont change for anyone mate, go hard or go home you would say. :sm_headba

Quadcams · 04-11-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@ACE

Yes mate not a pretty sight, but it will be back bigger stronger than ever, the diff that is........

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Doogstar · 04-11-2006, 04:03 PM

It was pretty damn tight when I picked it up, it has loosened up heaps now...err the diff that is

Just got back from another drive, I have about 570kms clocked up, I was going to Heathcote tonight to spectate, which will put another 130 odd k's on it.

So stuff it.. I might as well run it tonight and tomorrow:1syellow1

XRCIST · 04-11-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

It was pretty damn tight when I picked it up, it has loosened up heaps now...err the diff that is

Just got back from another drive, I have about 570kms clocked up, I was going to Heathcote tonight to spectate, which will put another 130 odd k's on it.

So stuff it.. I might as well run it tonight and tomorrow:1syellow1

Thats the spirit, good luck with it tonight.

**Bluehoon** · 04-11-2006, 05:47 PM

You have more than enough km's to start racing... If it feels good, do it...

**Stav** · 04-11-2006, 06:01 PM

Doogstar..you sound like an animal mate..good luck and break a few records!!

Doogstar · 05-11-2006, 10:12 PM

I had a great time at Heathcote last night and today, meeting up with lots of forum members, eating donuts and testing out the new diff.

I didn't set any new records or even beat my PB, but I had a blast. After a few adjustments the car was running real well, I ending up running consistant 14.8's. My best time for the weekend was 14.7703@95.74.

I made it through to the third round of the DYO, which is good, I only just got beaten by the eventual winner.

I don't think the track conditions were ideal today and no-one was running great times, so considering that it was probably 2 or 3 tenths off the times that the car is capable of, I am pretty happy.

My thanks goes to Chris@Bluepower, for the loan of the MT's, your help and advice and putting up with my whining about the car.LOL

Man, I am so tired though, I ending up doing over 1200km since Wednesday with the majority of those sitting under 80K's, but I guess in the end it was worth it. I think I need an early night tonight.

Cheers,
Doug

347_XR8 · 06-11-2006, 07:59 PM

Look like it payed off Doogstar, you look like you were having a ball! I got some good pics of the XR6

Craig · 06-11-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 347_XR8

Look like it payed off Doogstar, you look like you were having a ball! I got some good pics of the XR6

Lukey, you know the rules here, THAT COMMENT IS USELESS WITHOUT PICS...

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Is your camera OK man?????

347_XR8 · 06-11-2006, 08:18 PM

Photo's are coming! Patience mate, patience, they will be up tonight :P

SpoolMan · 06-11-2006, 09:07 PM

Change the oil in the Diff after 1000 klm's with some additive....
The 4.1’s have been in the Ute for 2 plus years now, fitted by Bill at Northern diffs.

347_XR8 · 06-11-2006, 09:12 PM

Check it out!
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...3&postcount=25

Doogstar · 07-11-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 347_XR8

Look like it payed off Doogstar, you look like you were having a ball! I got some good pics of the XR6

Hey Luke,
It was great to meet you, I hope you will be bringing your car along next time mate.Thanks for the excellent launch pic, can't quite get the front wheels to lift yet, maybe the stally will change that.LOL Any chance you could send me some high res piccies?

Hey Mark,
Thanks mate, yeah, I will be taking her back for an oil change, I bet there is a lot of metal filings in there after the weekend. I am so enjoying the new diff, it makes such a huge difference to the car.

Cheers,
Doug

347_XR8 · 07-11-2006, 10:20 AM

Was good to meet you to Doug, pm me with your email address and i'll send what i have over to you