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Will a 1.6 diff (it happens to be a VLSD) work in an early 1.8 car?
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(Background: I have a spare 1.6 VLSD differential that a non racer wants to buy and I wasn't sure it will swap without modifications.)

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He will need different axles and driveshaft. It will fit, however.

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Ah. Just like swapping a torsten in a NA. Thanks Blake!

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