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    C43 owners I need your help

    Do any of you know if the C43 uses the larger sized V8/V12 diff housing or does it use the same I4/I6/V6 housing of the other cars?
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    Mine looks identical to what was in my 1994 c280.
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    ok thanks. You can get LSDs pretty easy for the large diff cars, I was thinking maybe the C43 used a larger rear end since it's a v8.
    Completely mad.
    '99 C230K, intake and exhaust more on the way.
    '86 MKIV Escort RS Turbo, stock for now, chip and more boost on the way
    '75 Fiat 124 Spider, koni shocks, bigger carb and drilled/slotted brakes
    to tune and hoon the mbz master race.

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    Yep the C43 runs the smaller diff. Try a 208 55 diff. or maybe 210 55 but get the 208 55 back plate. though you will still need all the 208 55 drive shafts. + you may need to modify the floor like they did with the 202 55.

    http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cat...&client=dr2000

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    thanks for the info Paul. Top anyone who wants a limited slip diff through this method, that is invaluable info.
    Completely mad.
    '99 C230K, intake and exhaust more on the way.
    '86 MKIV Escort RS Turbo, stock for now, chip and more boost on the way
    '75 Fiat 124 Spider, koni shocks, bigger carb and drilled/slotted brakes
    to tune and hoon the mbz master race.

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