Aussie links for when you get stuck
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Aussie links for when you get stuck
Forums
http://www.moparmarket.com
a classified/auction site for all things mopar based in Oz
can be used by all and has selection of Oz and US mopar advertisers
http://www.moparmarket.com/forums
the forums linked to above
http://www.hemi6pack.com
Aus valiant forums and production database. A huge wealth of original Chrysler Oz documentation service bulletins, blue prints for connecting rods and decals etc etc. a section of videos with most of the regulars doing "A bit of a Skid!"
put a pound or two into their coffers once a year and they are happy.
Now with classified adverts
Queensland Chrysler's + forum
http://www.queenslandchryslers.com/index.php?page=about
general interest
charger club of WA
http://www.chargerclubofwa.asn.au/
south Australia
http://www.cccsa.net/
R&S series valiant club of NSW
http://www.1962valiants.com/
useful for anyone who likes a 60 61 62 Plymouth valiant or indeed a Lancer
http://moparmal.tripod.com/
MoparMals Ezine
http://groups.msn.com/ValiantHardtopHeaven
http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/500_ ... harger.htm
http://fat265.com/
http://valiantpacers.com/index.asp
Keegans valiant pacers registry and info
http://www.hardtops.net valiant hard tops
http://members.iinet.net.au/~wks/
white knight chargers
http://www.ravenentertainment.com.au/e55chargers.html
E55 chargers
http://www.drhemi265.com/
Spare Parts
http://www.valiantparts.com.au/
http://www.valiantspares.com.au/
http://www.pentastarparts.com.au/
http://www.dodgecity.com.au/contact.htm
http://www.bluestarspares.com.au/index.asp
http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/ Rubbers
http://www.ultimateproducts.com.au/ universal wire kits
performance parts
http://www.castleauto.com.au/
headers mainly
http://www.aussiespeed.com/ stuff made of alloy
http://www.sixplusperformance.com/shop/ ... x&cPath=30
http://www.gruntparts.com/
http://www.valiantperformance.com/
http://www.revheads.com.au/about_us.html
Http://www.romac.com.au/
famous romac/rollmaster timing chains and sprockets...do tasty balancers as well for Oz and US cars
http://www.holleycarbs.com.au/products.htm
Redline-Hardimans by any other name, carbs manifolds and the usual stuff
http://www.yellaterra.com.au
the best ally rockers in the world, blower kits etc
http://www.crowcams.com.au/
cams
http://www.surecam.com.au/shopindex.htm ... lang=en-us
cams will grind you anything you want.
http://www.efihardware.com/ as it says
www.hoppers.com.au/ massive Brakes
www.rodshop.com.au/ bellhousings and conversions any box any motor any car
http://www.dellowauto.com.au/main.html as above with bad instructions
The Aussie/south african Diff
Borgwarner Aus PTY made the M78 series axle
don't believe anyone who tells you its rubbish and needs to be replaced with an 8 3/4 with small block up to about 360 CI you are fine provided its an LSD, the side gears and cones are not worn and the preload is in spec. the distance between the bearing saddles in this is shorter than most other diffs of this size that helps to avoid housing twisting keeps the ring and pinion meshed which means it survives.
they only die if they no longer have any LSD action left due to the cones bottoming out. the open centre version on the other hand needs a bit of considerate driving 1 wheel burnouts will damage the cross pins and the spider gears fall to bits
the company became BTR engineering who made the M78 axle
the company then became Dana Spicer Australia who will make an M78 series axle for you but want an agreement for x 1000 per year for y years or more and need to know your shipping arrangemnts. They look at you a bit funny if you ask for 1.
early axle
open or LSD (friction cone) with 25 spline axles (valiant and ford) 60s early 70s
middle axle
mid 70s early 80s
28 spline 4 spider gear LSD (Holden ford GM (3rd gen camaro firebird 82-92) Nissan toyota lotus carlton (IRS M76 centre i think) marcos Morgan Griffith TVR etc
late axle 28 or 32 spline Nissan Holden etc
all use a 7 3/4 ring gear
don't get a ratio lower than 2.92 the centre is offset so unless you can make a spacer for the ring gear don't do it (they do have 4 spider gears mind and were used in 360 TF727 equipped 4 door aussie luxo-barges)
some ring gears use left hand thread L stamped on bolt
ratios from 2.77:1 up to 5.1 : 1
centres swap over no problem
Diff known as GM Borgwarner 9 bolt in US
http://www.gjdiffs.com.au/gears.asp
Most aussie and SA Mopars use the borgwarner M78 series 7 3/4 axle
these guys do the parts.
this is the company that made the axle
http://www.spiceraxle.com.au/
don't expect any help.
http://www.motospecs.com.au/
The sales arm of dana spicer Oz has some old fellas working there from the Borgwarner days who will help you if you ask, but a a bit grumpy if you want specifications that are in cardfiles and filing cabinets and they have to get up from their desks. ask for Greg Nolan do not tell them i sent ya..he doesn't like me anymore after i made him walk up the stairs to the card file archive too many times.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/faq-b ... about.html
A usful but occasionally inaccurate take on the M78 from the US boys who have the 28 spline 4 spider LSD in their camaros. rebuild details and US axle parts that fit
gearsets from a stroppy aussie who lives in the US
http://www.9bolt.com/
How to rebuild a friction cone centre usful for all friction cone sure grip centres US AU and SA
http://mpikas.blogspot.com/2008/03/rebu ... -cone.html
another
www.geocities.com/luckyducky_96701/9-Bo ... 0Nov04.pdf
same method can be used for a worn out 8 3/4 that uses the less desirable cones rather the clutch packs
http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/html/lokka.htm
Locking diff centre to help snap yer axles BW M78 specific parts and most other 4WD
BPW truck axle agents in the UK used to carry spares for M78 axles and Yella terra products
but http://www.bpw.co.uk/ has no mention of this now
http://www.ebay.com.au the usual second hand Tat
http://www.trademe.co.nz As above but the auction won't end if you bid in the last 1/2 hour it gets extended until everyone is skint
more when i think of them
UK based nuts and bolts
http://www.namrick.co.uk/
Rare spares from Aus ta RT/auto
http://www.rarespares.net.au/Parts-Accessories.aspx
Gipsland pentastar resto services
bits you don't find anywhere else. fiberglass parts etc A body battery trays aussie chrysler body panels for street or race use
http://www.gprsmopars.com/
Dave
http://www.moparmarket.com
a classified/auction site for all things mopar based in Oz
can be used by all and has selection of Oz and US mopar advertisers
http://www.moparmarket.com/forums
the forums linked to above
http://www.hemi6pack.com
Aus valiant forums and production database. A huge wealth of original Chrysler Oz documentation service bulletins, blue prints for connecting rods and decals etc etc. a section of videos with most of the regulars doing "A bit of a Skid!"
put a pound or two into their coffers once a year and they are happy.
Now with classified adverts
Queensland Chrysler's + forum
http://www.queenslandchryslers.com/index.php?page=about
general interest
charger club of WA
http://www.chargerclubofwa.asn.au/
south Australia
http://www.cccsa.net/
R&S series valiant club of NSW
http://www.1962valiants.com/
useful for anyone who likes a 60 61 62 Plymouth valiant or indeed a Lancer
http://moparmal.tripod.com/
MoparMals Ezine
http://groups.msn.com/ValiantHardtopHeaven
http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/500_ ... harger.htm
http://fat265.com/
http://valiantpacers.com/index.asp
Keegans valiant pacers registry and info
http://www.hardtops.net valiant hard tops
http://members.iinet.net.au/~wks/
white knight chargers
http://www.ravenentertainment.com.au/e55chargers.html
E55 chargers
http://www.drhemi265.com/
Spare Parts
http://www.valiantparts.com.au/
http://www.valiantspares.com.au/
http://www.pentastarparts.com.au/
http://www.dodgecity.com.au/contact.htm
http://www.bluestarspares.com.au/index.asp
http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/ Rubbers
http://www.ultimateproducts.com.au/ universal wire kits
performance parts
http://www.castleauto.com.au/
headers mainly
http://www.aussiespeed.com/ stuff made of alloy
http://www.sixplusperformance.com/shop/ ... x&cPath=30
http://www.gruntparts.com/
http://www.valiantperformance.com/
http://www.revheads.com.au/about_us.html
Http://www.romac.com.au/
famous romac/rollmaster timing chains and sprockets...do tasty balancers as well for Oz and US cars
http://www.holleycarbs.com.au/products.htm
Redline-Hardimans by any other name, carbs manifolds and the usual stuff
http://www.yellaterra.com.au
the best ally rockers in the world, blower kits etc
http://www.crowcams.com.au/
cams
http://www.surecam.com.au/shopindex.htm ... lang=en-us
cams will grind you anything you want.
http://www.efihardware.com/ as it says
www.hoppers.com.au/ massive Brakes
www.rodshop.com.au/ bellhousings and conversions any box any motor any car
http://www.dellowauto.com.au/main.html as above with bad instructions
The Aussie/south african Diff
Borgwarner Aus PTY made the M78 series axle
don't believe anyone who tells you its rubbish and needs to be replaced with an 8 3/4 with small block up to about 360 CI you are fine provided its an LSD, the side gears and cones are not worn and the preload is in spec. the distance between the bearing saddles in this is shorter than most other diffs of this size that helps to avoid housing twisting keeps the ring and pinion meshed which means it survives.
they only die if they no longer have any LSD action left due to the cones bottoming out. the open centre version on the other hand needs a bit of considerate driving 1 wheel burnouts will damage the cross pins and the spider gears fall to bits
the company became BTR engineering who made the M78 axle
the company then became Dana Spicer Australia who will make an M78 series axle for you but want an agreement for x 1000 per year for y years or more and need to know your shipping arrangemnts. They look at you a bit funny if you ask for 1.
early axle
open or LSD (friction cone) with 25 spline axles (valiant and ford) 60s early 70s
middle axle
mid 70s early 80s
28 spline 4 spider gear LSD (Holden ford GM (3rd gen camaro firebird 82-92) Nissan toyota lotus carlton (IRS M76 centre i think) marcos Morgan Griffith TVR etc
late axle 28 or 32 spline Nissan Holden etc
all use a 7 3/4 ring gear
don't get a ratio lower than 2.92 the centre is offset so unless you can make a spacer for the ring gear don't do it (they do have 4 spider gears mind and were used in 360 TF727 equipped 4 door aussie luxo-barges)
some ring gears use left hand thread L stamped on bolt
ratios from 2.77:1 up to 5.1 : 1
centres swap over no problem
Diff known as GM Borgwarner 9 bolt in US
http://www.gjdiffs.com.au/gears.asp
Most aussie and SA Mopars use the borgwarner M78 series 7 3/4 axle
these guys do the parts.
this is the company that made the axle
http://www.spiceraxle.com.au/
don't expect any help.
http://www.motospecs.com.au/
The sales arm of dana spicer Oz has some old fellas working there from the Borgwarner days who will help you if you ask, but a a bit grumpy if you want specifications that are in cardfiles and filing cabinets and they have to get up from their desks. ask for Greg Nolan do not tell them i sent ya..he doesn't like me anymore after i made him walk up the stairs to the card file archive too many times.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/faq-b ... about.html
A usful but occasionally inaccurate take on the M78 from the US boys who have the 28 spline 4 spider LSD in their camaros. rebuild details and US axle parts that fit
gearsets from a stroppy aussie who lives in the US
http://www.9bolt.com/
How to rebuild a friction cone centre usful for all friction cone sure grip centres US AU and SA
http://mpikas.blogspot.com/2008/03/rebu ... -cone.html
another
www.geocities.com/luckyducky_96701/9-Bo ... 0Nov04.pdf
same method can be used for a worn out 8 3/4 that uses the less desirable cones rather the clutch packs
http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/html/lokka.htm
Locking diff centre to help snap yer axles BW M78 specific parts and most other 4WD
BPW truck axle agents in the UK used to carry spares for M78 axles and Yella terra products
but http://www.bpw.co.uk/ has no mention of this now
http://www.ebay.com.au the usual second hand Tat
http://www.trademe.co.nz As above but the auction won't end if you bid in the last 1/2 hour it gets extended until everyone is skint
more when i think of them
UK based nuts and bolts
http://www.namrick.co.uk/
Rare spares from Aus ta RT/auto
http://www.rarespares.net.au/Parts-Accessories.aspx
Gipsland pentastar resto services
bits you don't find anywhere else. fiberglass parts etc A body battery trays aussie chrysler body panels for street or race use
http://www.gprsmopars.com/
Dave
Last edited by Dave999 on Tue Jan 13, 09 12:30 pm, edited 5 times in total.
The Greater Knapweed near the Mugwort by the Buckthorn tree is dying
depends
The US guys screw you on a Pick n Pack charge regardless of the cost of the part (2 rods 2 jets or a starter motor its still $25 to get it off the shelf before they hit you for packing) and of course that adds to the VAT on your full part pick pack post import duty bill.
Aus post doesn't demand that everything small goes in a pre paid $25 or $50 export post pack
you loose big time if its heavy, but it aint too bad if its light and shorter than 1.7 meters.
however it would be worth visiting with a big empty surf board bag for a body panel
Dave
The US guys screw you on a Pick n Pack charge regardless of the cost of the part (2 rods 2 jets or a starter motor its still $25 to get it off the shelf before they hit you for packing) and of course that adds to the VAT on your full part pick pack post import duty bill.
Aus post doesn't demand that everything small goes in a pre paid $25 or $50 export post pack
you loose big time if its heavy, but it aint too bad if its light and shorter than 1.7 meters.
however it would be worth visiting with a big empty surf board bag for a body panel
Dave
The Greater Knapweed near the Mugwort by the Buckthorn tree is dying
steve
http://www.gprsmopars.com/shopping/pgm- ... D#MOREINFO
200 bucks man you know you want to.....
Dave
http://www.gprsmopars.com/shopping/pgm- ... D#MOREINFO
200 bucks man you know you want to.....
Dave
The Greater Knapweed near the Mugwort by the Buckthorn tree is dying