S15 HLSD set up - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

higgyz · 11-07-2004, 04:39 PM

Trying to confirm whether I'll need S15 halfshafts/axles to operate with the S15 HLSD. I have yet to hear this mentioned anywhere, but it was brought to my attention the other day while talking to some local tuner mechanics.

Current drive train set up is an S14b chassis with S15 SR20DET motor, 6 spd tranny, S15 driveshaft and stock S14 VLSD which is soon to be swapped with the HLSD. The current shop handling the motor swap did not swap differentials. From what I've gathered, the S14 diff won't work with the S15 drive train although it physically bolts up. I'll most likely be doing the swap myself at another garage since the head mechanic made it sound like a laborious process even though I know it's a one afternoon job. Just need to know whether I can drive it to the alternate shop once the motor's running or if I need to have it towed.

240Stilo · 11-07-2004, 07:44 PM

Yes you do need the S15 halfshafts.

TokyoNights · 11-07-2004, 08:39 PM

you only need the s15 pumpkin so the speedometer works(thats where the speed sensor is),,no need to tow it just drive to the shop without the speedo.

11-07-2004, 04:39 PM	#1
higgyz Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S15 HLSD set up Trying to confirm whether I'll need S15 halfshafts/axles to operate with the S15 HLSD. I have yet to hear this mentioned anywhere, but it was brought to my attention the other day while talking to some local tuner mechanics. Current drive train set up is an S14b chassis with S15 SR20DET motor, 6 spd tranny, S15 driveshaft and stock S14 VLSD which is soon to be swapped with the HLSD. The current shop handling the motor swap did not swap differentials. From what I've gathered, the S14 diff won't work with the S15 drive train although it physically bolts up. I'll most likely be doing the swap myself at another garage since the head mechanic made it sound like a laborious process even though I know it's a one afternoon job. Just need to know whether I can drive it to the alternate shop once the motor's running or if I need to have it towed.

11-07-2004, 07:44 PM	#2
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes you do need the S15 halfshafts. __________________ -Juan

11-07-2004, 08:39 PM	#3
TokyoNights Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: garage Age: 42 Posts: 1,215 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: TokyoNights Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you only need the s15 pumpkin so the speedometer works(thats where the speed sensor is),,no need to tow it just drive to the shop without the speedo.