salisbury or 9"

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey as title says Salisbury or 9″ I have the v8 lsd Salisbury 1980 vb so I know what I can get for 9′ but can I get stronger axles and a Detroit locker (real one ) not a trutrack ….. future will be LSA

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

9inch

 

the sals wont handle the LSA.

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

Salisbury with lsd still worth a bit of money to the right person so coin would help fund a 9 inch which can be built as far as the wallet stretches…then you can beat on car relentlessly  as if Cav had borrowed it haha

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

One thing I do well is “beat”

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Cheers Guys that’s what I would like to do go the 9″ like I had in vk with Detroit locker loved that thing two wheels when every you asked for if with your right foot

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

With salisbury/borgwarner diffs always felt no traction on street probably live forever…slicks & traction with big grunt start wondering how long lol.

 

Not biggest fan of heavy chunky ass 9 inch but got to admit they take abuse easier than a punched kangaroo..

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

gtrboyy wrote:

Not biggest fan of heavy chunky ass 9 inch

  One reason I went 12 bolt in mine (irs though), sort of the Chev 9″.  But the 9″ is tried and true that’s for sure.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Blokes are running 9’s and some even 8’s on the Borgwarner.

 

Thats what ill be using.

[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 535]

The older Sals is a bit different unfortunately, not as many bits available as the BW diffs.

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

Think he’s going tremec behind the lsa….vulture like me would smash a 9 inch with manual & no confiscation law 

[TUFGMHParticipant SydneyVH SL/E & VK Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 96]

Talking to a mate who has run 10’s with a Salisbury, the spider gears are the weakest link, a full spool will amend the weakest link to the axles. If they survive the transbrake and slicks, the next thing to let go will be the cap bolts holding the centre in. The centre will be left lying on the ground as proof. There are no gear sets between 3.55:1 and 4.44:1 currently.

With the current prices of VLT diffs at $1500(stock)-3000(tru-track, billet axles etc) depending on extent of mods, the logical option is to get a VN-VS diff (same diff but longer wheel to wheel) and have shortened to desired width or throw the 28 spline centre into a VL 6 housing with $895 billet axles thrown in. Gear sets can be had cheap in 3.9/4.11 etc from a Pintara.

9 inch gives you the ultimate and choice and parts availability with good pricing on many components. Beware of dodgy welding, cut and resplined axles. Also be wary of pinion angles, especially with a lowered car and a one piece tailshaft. Many rub on the tunnel.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

^info like that TUF is why forums shit all over FB for actual tech info, nice work.

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey yip going t56 so tremec have decided to go 9″ Detroit would never put a spool in as I’ll be driving on the street a lot , I had a one piece shaft and 9″ in the vk with adjustable top arms so was able to adjust pinion angel ,

as for axles went through two before I got a billet one made just on one side as other side was not modified

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

hey all Thanks for all your input decision has been made now that I have a 9″ sitting in my garage all set up for the vb commodore just got to sort Detroit and gears as it’s 2.75 open at the moment have put more detail on my build page

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