want a cheap LSD in your gem? read this!

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want a cheap LSD in your gem? read this!

Post by SHEEL »

Hi Everbody,

I found a guy who installs VB-VK LSD centres into gemini diffs.

His Name is Tony Sheen, He is based in Trafalgar, VIC.
(2 hours east of melb)
his number is: 0417 592 991

You need to supply a complete gemini diff from an RTS model gem. (TD onwards?)
Along with the LSD hat from a 6 cylinder LSD from a VB-VK commodore or a 6cyl WB ute. Tony charges around $150 to fit the centre, using new spider gears and bearings.

the diff ratio from the donor diff must be either 3.55, 3.66, or 3.98.

there are two other diff ratio's (2.77 and 3.08 ) that use a smaller carrier and will not fit. This conversion uses the origional gemini pinion and crown wheel.

You can get the LSD hat from Kingswood parts recovery in Bayswater, Melbourne. Dunno how much they are, bare in mind they are very rare. expect to pay roughly $200.

Kingswood Parts Recovery
Factory 6 581 Dorset Rd Bayswater North VIC 3153
ph: (03) 9761 4909


This is what my diff is and it has stood up to the punishment I have dished out so far.... Maybe a hilux diff would be stronger but this combo is good value for money.
AND you don't need to modify ANYTHING!!
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Post by drift_puppy »

MODS: make this a sticky...
look how many questions it stops or answers.
i am going to melb in feb might have to hit this guy up
thanks for posting it.
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Post by Gene FJ20DEBT »

why make it a sticky when its been in workshop the whole time
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Post by 83TG200 »

Sheel's been holding out on us :P

How long ago you get this guy to do one for you?
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Post by SHEEL »

I've always had a diff like this, it came with my car....

My cousin is chasing a diff and he found this guy...
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Post by Gene FJ20DEBT »

sheels had his for aaaggeesss....

if u read all the diff threads its already been covered. sheel has just cut all the runing around down for anyone interested
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Post by 83TG200 »

ahh true, maybe i shouldn't have skimmed through the many diff topics over the past year..

I know i'll be checking into this conversion now.
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Post by Gene FJ20DEBT »

aussie diffs on teh goldcoast also do the conversion.. give them a gemini diff and $600 and they do the rest.

the $600 quote was abotu 12 months ago so price may differ
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Post by JORDAN »

does the inject.. v6 vk come with lsd diff ive also been told they come with a 5ltr diff anyone know
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Post by SHEEL »

VK's dont come in V6....inline six or V8 were in the VK model.

there are two types of diffs in them too. the V8 has a "10 bolt" identified by the 10 bolts in the diff backplate.

the 6 cylinders have an "8 bolt", yes you guessed it, they have 8 bolts on the back cover.

The 8 bolt lsd's are very hard to find but there are a few.

Naturally there are plenty of 10 bolt LSD's around but they are too big for the gemini. they don't fit.
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Post by guru »

Had the WB hat setup in a TE rally car/club car. Went well except smashed the spider gears at Willowbank many moons ago. (At a test and tune.) These gears may be a weak point in any hi power application.

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Post by macca_loto »

Lol this guy lives like 15 minutes fro my place ive know about him for ages! Hes the man when it comes to diffs thats for sure, i'm pretty sure he did the 9" in the race car!

CHRIS...
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Post by j_portgemini »

heyyou guys how much is it to drive in and drive away with a hilux diff put in if anyone knows i am in north side of brisy would any one have a phone number for a diff place on the north side that i xcould ring to find out thanks heaps
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Post by loops »

j_portgemini try Fireball Customs in Caboolture 54978122. Andy told me about $2000-$2200 for hilux and 4 link set up. He does some nice quality work to. I'll be going there myself for a hilux swap in the future.
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Post by j_portgemini »

thanls heaps loops
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