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Kohne · 12-29-2012, 03:12 PM

New to the 240 world and bought an s14, planning on a doing a 383 stroker swap into it, was wondering what rear end troubles I would run into (if any)..

racepar1 · 12-29-2012, 03:26 PM

The Nissan R200 rear ends are pretty tough, I doubt it would be an issue. If you wanted to be super safe yout could upgrade to the R230 rear end out of the 300zx TT or the GTR's, but you would have to swap axles and hubs as well.

Kohne · 12-29-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

The Nissan R200 rear ends are pretty tough, I doubt it would be an issue. If you wanted to be super safe yout could upgrade to the R230 rear end out of the 300zx TT or the GTR's, but you would have to swap axles and hubs as well.

Thanks bro.

jr_ss · 12-29-2012, 04:48 PM

To add to racepar1, the axles will be the weakest link in your setup. They are stout, but if you have worn out subframe/control arm bushings you can and most likely will induce wheel hop and cause them to pop. Just preload the suspension if you plan on some hard launches.

Kohne · 12-29-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jr_ss

To add to racepar1, the axles will be the weakest link in your setup. They are stout, but if you have worn out subframe/control arm bushings you can and most likely will induce wheel hop and cause them to pop. Just preload the suspension if you plan on some hard launches.

So basically just freshen it all up and it'll be fine and handle pretty solid hp and torque?

jr_ss · 12-29-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kohne

So basically just freshen it all up and it'll be fine and handle pretty solid hp and torque?

Yes, but they do have a limit which is way before the diff itself.

Kingtal0n · 01-01-2013, 06:13 PM

I had a friend putting down about 800RWHP through an RB26DETT with a 350shot of N2O launching on a T-brake with slicks, the car went 8's.

he was using an OEM S15 differential, with some beefed up axles / subframe.

In the chevy world, the fail 10-bolt differential gives all diffs everywhere a bad name. I remember one breaking behind a bone stock LS-1 on drag radials launching with a 150 shot after just a few passes.

justcansin · 01-02-2013, 07:14 AM

I remember one breaking behind a bone stock LS-1 on drag radials launching with a 150 shot after just a few passes.

12-29-2012, 03:12 PM	#1
Kohne Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pinellas Park Age: 32 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	s14 rear end question New to the 240 world and bought an s14, planning on a doing a 383 stroker swap into it, was wondering what rear end troubles I would run into (if any)..

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jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,415 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	To add to racepar1, the axles will be the weakest link in your setup. They are stout, but if you have worn out subframe/control arm bushings you can and most likely will induce wheel hop and cause them to pop. Just preload the suspension if you plan on some hard launches. __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

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Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 42 Posts: 4,829 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I had a friend putting down about 800RWHP through an RB26DETT with a 350shot of N2O launching on a T-brake with slicks, the car went 8's. he was using an OEM S15 differential, with some beefed up axles / subframe. In the chevy world, the fail 10-bolt differential gives all diffs everywhere a bad name. I remember one breaking behind a bone stock LS-1 on drag radials launching with a 150 shot after just a few passes. __________________ 5.3/4l80e/turbo 240sx playthrough: tinyurl.com/4l80er

12-29-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	The Nissan R200 rear ends are pretty tough, I doubt it would be an issue. If you wanted to be super safe yout could upgrade to the R230 rear end out of the 300zx TT or the GTR's, but you would have to swap axles and hubs as well.

01-02-2013, 07:14 AM	#8
justcansin Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CA,USA Age: 40 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I remember one breaking behind a bone stock LS-1 on drag radials launching with a 150 shot after just a few passes.