8 inch differential questions ( GX71 content )

cre · 12-09-2012, 05:05 PM

Cool find. How did they manage to get that inspected and registered in the US?

Yeah, the 1G is often considered to be a bit of an odd dog and I can't say I've ever heard of anyone trying to build one for any performance... It would be better with a 3S-GTE in it's place, IMO. But at least they're more reliable than the 7M.

Personally, I'll swap in a LSD from an A70 (NOT the TORSEN which was available as an option in Japan though!). Properly rebuilt and preloaded people have put down some killer power without issue. Beyond that you're looking at some custom work an a beefy domestic of your choice. The upside to the domestic option is the large selection of ratios available.

12-09-2012, 05:05 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Cool find. How did they manage to get that inspected and registered in the US? Yeah, the 1G is often considered to be a bit of an odd dog and I can't say I've ever heard of anyone trying to build one for any performance... It would be better with a 3S-GTE in it's place, IMO. But at least they're more reliable than the 7M. Personally, I'll swap in a LSD from an A70 (NOT the TORSEN which was available as an option in Japan though!). Properly rebuilt and preloaded people have put down some killer power without issue. Beyond that you're looking at some custom work an a beefy domestic of your choice. The upside to the domestic option is the large selection of ratios available. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->