Another odd question for MK1 Escort.... LSD

grahamc

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So, looking to fit a LSD to my MK1 Escort.... seems simple enough, but nope. Because its a South African the rear axle is quite different and I am struggling to find what diff is compatible.

If anyone has any info, it would be greatly appreciated.

There is the option of replacing the rear end, but I cannot find much info on what parts are required, etc. Not finding much in the way of parts for a complete swap to an English Axle. Only thing I can find is a full motorsport rear axle, which will cost about £3.5k

Thanks in advance.

BTW the car made 180+bhp at Surrey Rolling Road, its running a ST170 engine, throttle bodies, OMEX ECU, ST170 injectors, etc, so it really NEEDS a proper LSD!
 
Looks like the BorgWarner rear is so bad that the only real option is to replace with an English axle. Time to start collecting parts.
 
Bin it and fit an English axle. Might just be a case of swap the axle. Worst case itll be axle, shafts and leaf springs.
 
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