Tigers V6 Conversion

[michaeljohn1234m]

the axles can be done, i shorten a vn diff 60mm each side for a project. the axles where resplined by building the the area with mig welding then cut the splines. the axles are in a 330hp 1000kg race car now for 3 years without a problem. I have removed them for diff centre changes and there is no unusual wear.
cost me $120 each axle, im about to do the same for my FC to keep the original track with 15x7 commodore steel rims im shortening it 50mm each side.

so thats how its done, thanks NickZ, I'll have to have a think about this,as i'm half way in finishing my diff

[nes138]

I am told that I may jag a lucky break as there may be an earlier model with a shorter axle that may fit.

[michaeljohn1234m]

I am told that I may jag a lucky break as there may be an earlier model with a shorter axle that may fit.

Please tell me more,what model are they thinking of

[nes138]

I will if I find one

[michaeljohn1234m]

put the diff in today to see how it sits and much off set the tail shaft will be

and having looked at it sitting in, i don't see any real problems with the tailshaft


it' s not sitting in the right spot yet (the saddle aren't welded yet)


and it sits fine,could go a little lower but not much

[michaeljohn1234m]

I've decided on the rims,there been sitting around for years waiting for me to fine them another car

there from a hsv- vr-vs,the off set is just right i think




I'll need to cut the diff another 10mm, just to make sure there's no rubbing


I'll get the rims fixed up (gutter scraps) and chrome them, should look good

[nes138]

Shame you have to trim it again.

How'd you go with the brake booster?

[michaeljohn1234m]

Shame you have to trim it again.

How'd you go with the brake booster?

it's not welded up yet so thats alright,i'm still thinking about doing it the right way cutting 55mm to 60mm off both sides
nothing on the brake booster yet

[NickZ]

im taking 50mm with 15x7 commodore steel rims its the right track.

[nes138]

im taking 50mm with 15x7 commodore steel rims its the right track.

Mine works out to be 67.5 either side with big offset B45's

[michaeljohn1234m]

well i've started diffs out

undone the welds on the drivers side



cut 57mm off the short side

[michaeljohn1234m]

the axles can be done, i shorten a vn diff 60mm each side for a project. the axles where resplined by building the the area with mig welding then cut the splines. the axles are in a 330hp 1000kg race car now for 3 years without a problem. I have removed them for diff centre changes and there is no unusual wear.
cost me $120 each axle, im about to do the same for my FC to keep the original track with 15x7 commodore steel rims im shortening it 50mm each side.

I'll do it like NickZ said just have to find someone on the coast to do the axles

[michaeljohn1234m]

went to a couple of axel shops today and spoke to the engineers,they can shorten the long alxe to fit the short axel no problems, they laughed at mig welding the short axel,they both said to look for a one tonner axle 770mm long, cut it and a little milling and that will fit,other wise, a billet axel,(what a shit fight),at least i know now, and i ordered my tailshaft

[NickZ]

I didnt think too much of it either when i went to pick up the axles myself, but i havent had a issue with them so far, done a few burnout comps too.
When you say 1 tonner axles, are they from commodore ute?

[michaeljohn1234m]

I didnt think too much of it either when i went to pick up the axles myself, but i havent had a issue with them so far, done a few burnout comps too.
When you say 1 tonner axles, are they from commodore ute?

no hq-wb one tonners,there's a couple on ebay $150 to $300