[W126 Coupe] Rear diff?

[Shayegan, Richard]

Is there any other information I need to know when looking for one (I
see some of the W126 diffs specify ABS, will I have to find a 450 dff
that also specifies ABS, or will any ol' diff pop in)?
Thank you,
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Barry Corno
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:39 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Rear diff?

F.Y.I. If you are pre "86" just grab a 3.07 out of a 450 SEL pre "80"
and
Bolt it right end. Easy deal
B.C.



-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mike R.
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:57 PM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Rear diff?

FYI, my 3.07 is a limited slip unit, built in a standard W126 2.47
housing.
Barry Taylor makes them, for $3500. It is essentially a new unit, with
new bearings in it, a new 3.07 ring and pinion, using a custom made set
of bolts to put the ring gear in there (I ordered those bolts and they
were EXPENSIVE), and new limited slip clutch pack in it. 

Externally, it is identical to the stock differential in an SEC so it is
just a "bolt-in" upgrade. It made a BIG difference in drivability and
the car is much more fun now. Yep, they are expensive but there is a lot
of work and dollars required to get the parts together and make one of
these correctly.

By the way, that's the differential that I'm going to be using with the
LS6
and don't expect any problems when I double the horsepower in the car.

Later,
Mike R.
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