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Fitting a sequential box to my car with a 1:1 6th gear means I need a diff with a lower ratio. Has anyone fitted a 350z diff and shafts to an R32/33? My car has an S14 rear cradle so it's a bit wider. I see GK Tech does a bush kit for the diff, but what about the shaft lengths and outer bearings?

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The 3.6ish ratio out of S chassis diff not tall enough for you?

Can't help on the shafts. Have just been assuming that because they are the big GTR style 6 bolt ones, that you might end up running GTR or maybe Z32 shafts. Or maybe Driveshaft Shop ones if you're baller.

Here's a similar-ish thread from not too long ago.

 

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I was thinking 3.36 ratio, I just thought a new diff and shafts would be better and simpler to get.

I'll take some old parts and a tape measure to the wreckers and have a look at the differences. Ideally I'd just find a wheel bearing which allows the whole half shaft and cvs to be used.

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