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Alfa diff for Mk1 Escort???

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2012/04/04 13:05:44 (permalink)
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Alfa diff for Mk1 Escort???

Hi all, has anyone used an Alfa diff in an Escort before, I have heard that the Alfa 75 (I think) is a good diff to use, disk and LSD. Could be a good option??
Any ideas?
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    Re:Alfa diff for Mk1 Escort??? 2012/04/05 08:53:29 (permalink)
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    Alfa 75 has an transaxle (gearbox at the back, engine at the front in RWD) like a GTV. they did this to achieve 50/50 weight distribution
     
    I have never heard of anyone using any alfa diff in an escort but that doesnt mean it hasnt been done. The diff is more likely to be from a 105 if it has been done

    Make it go FASTER!
     
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    Re:Alfa diff for Mk1 Escort??? 2012/04/05 09:08:38 (permalink)
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    This was over on the RS Motorsports board.
    http://www.rsmotorsport.c...=alfa+diff&start=0
    "running an ALFA ROMEO rear end complete with discs ,4.44 lsd & alloy housing
    with escort stud patern and
    about 4000 kg,s lighter than an atlas or toyota rear end
    this mod was popular years ago & might not be perfect but
    there was a lotta good reasons to do it
    & this car proves it by how quick it can be
    for memory they can be a little bit of a problem in a rally car
    with rocks smashing the alloy diff housing
    but they were a good cheap conversion
    in the early days"
     
    There is a picture of the orange mk1 its in over there too. No idea what Alfa its out of, but like gdub said, probably a 105.
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    Re:Alfa diff for Mk1 Escort??? 2012/06/12 05:30:46 (permalink)
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    Yip, you spot on, yes it works, many guys use it in MK1/mk1 escorts though it is a bit of Pt to fit but it works like a charm but pricy on this side of town to repair and does not hold up with large torque ideal for track/circuit
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