What's the final drive ratio for the 16v LSD?

Would it technically be possible to convert a TD with its existing tandem pump to also operate an ASD differential?

yes & no....The ASD differential may require 4 ABS sensors...the regular ABS system needs & uses only 3...how are you going to all of the computer systems & wiring to work for both systems..

PLUS you still need a donar car to get "plumming" including solenoids, accumulator, & computer.

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Hey Doc,
Is this plug & play? A no mods or parts swap? What other Diffs will fit (without mods) in my car.

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Don't know those people...BUT Dave M on that site doesn't know MB differentials...WITH/OUT hydraulic pressure the ASD differential wouldn't offer 35%(new) lock-up....worn clutches would drop that to 10% ....With pressure 100% lock-up...Installing that unit would be a total waste of time & $$$$

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the 16v ratio is 336.

will the 16v rear fit in my 84 euro?

and i assume it is a straight, not externally actuated, lsd. right?

tom w

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The USA 190E 16V differential was a 3.27/1 ratio....BUT ONLY the ring gear carrier will fit & only with a ring gear spacer will it WORK......

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Eh... that's not what I said, nor what I meant. The idea was to get limited-slip functionality (35%), not full locking (100%). Getting full locking on a car not originally equipped with ASD from the factory would require massive modifications and $$$. However, using the ASD diff as a core, you can get LSD function - without hydraulics. It's not easy and not cheap, but possible. I'm planning on doing this to my car this winter.

-Dave M. (aka "gsxr")

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