Has anyone tried making a chain diff using masda mx5 parts.

Thinking of using the lot, hubs, uprights, drive shafts and the diff in a midi

Any advice/thoughts??

You can use just about any diff for a chain diff. I have made one from a sierra diff and im currently doing one from a rover pg1 box.

I'm building an MX5 chain drive differential at the moment.
It is a Mk1 1.6 VLSD

mx5 vlsd with sprocket
I've mounted the sprocket on the outer rim and use a backing ring to bolt the sprocket on. The ring also locates the alloy oil can.
There are a couple of holes in the face of the differential which will need blanked off.

mx5 sprocket
To keep the oil from exiting the output shafts I have made bearing carriers which use sealed bearings and an oil seal.

mx5 bearing carriers
The 1.6 vlsd is not the strongest differential I have seen but should be capable of reasonable durability for road use - It may not stand 200bhp and 10" wide slicks!!!

It is a lot lighter than a Sierra LSD.

Liking the look of that a lot! How much for a pair of those baring carriers and bearings?

[Edited on 22/4/09 by orton1966]

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