My new car

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:38 pm

Just had a look @ the engine numbers (chassis plate and stuff) and i couldnt tell if it was a ja or a jb, the only difference that i noted was:

- the lack of vents on the bonnet
- the belts from the engine (i think they lead to the starter motor) go to the other side. in my red car they lead to the right side of the bottom of the engine, in the grey one they lead to the left side of the bottom of the engine.

anyone know how to identify if its a JB or not?

if it is a JB can the engine be easily changed between cars (the one in the new car - grey - is much better!)?

TIA

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Fri May 14, 2004 11:35 am

Well you said 1984

Was the 1984 Starion a JA or JB is the question. I can't remember.

My 85 is a JB I know that

I think its a JA, judging by the bumper, however it could be a replacement. It really doesn't matter anyway, JA/JB parts interchange no problem - as do many JD parts. So if its a parts car, go hard.

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Fri May 14, 2004 2:00 pm

does anyone want to see the reason for the need for a parts car? its pretty nasty :P

Black JA · Post by **Black JA** » Fri May 14, 2004 2:05 pm

go on...give us a geaze

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Fri May 14, 2004 2:37 pm

lol ok ill get some batteries for the camera and then take pics. hey, does anyone know any good quality smash repairers in the sydney area (preferrably around castle hill/parra) that have a positive attitude? no-one ive taken it to seems to even want the work!

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Fri May 14, 2004 6:10 pm

What $900 gets you

Why guard rails suck

Look at the pic called "holes-blar" - damn guard rail reflectors

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Fri May 14, 2004 6:31 pm

It's a JB.

MrBishi · Post by **MrBishi** » Fri May 14, 2004 6:48 pm

Is the D60 option still there? The $900 seems even more like a bargain if it is.

I'm sure you will be able to get rid of a few parts from the JB if you end up parting it out.

tmz_99 · Post by **tmz_99** » Fri May 14, 2004 6:55 pm

whats D60? LSD?

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Fri May 14, 2004 7:07 pm

Yep, D60 - LSD

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Fri May 14, 2004 7:48 pm

how will i be able to tell this?

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Fri May 14, 2004 7:54 pm

It should be stamped on the plate on the firewall.

fr335tyl3r · Post by **fr335tyl3r** » Fri May 14, 2004 8:04 pm

lol no no...i kno there is d60 meant to be installed but sum1 sed "if its still there" im fairly sure that its still there.

mmm limited slip dif :D - wat is the benefit of it anyways?

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Fri May 14, 2004 8:46 pm

Open Diff - one wheel is forced to turn, other at its own leisure - e.g. when you wheelspin only one wheel spins, the other just sits there and goes 'dahhh'

Limited Slip Diff - one wheel is forced to turn, other at its own leisure, but if its being a lazy ass, the differential detects too much torque on one wheel, and forces the other to spin as well (locks 50/50 torque split)

As far as uses - you can do power u-turns, when you race off the line you basically have almost twice the grip, you can predict drifts easier, and less torque steer after a wheelspin take off (as when it gets grip, both wheels are at the same speed) or drift.

D60 owns you.

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Sat May 15, 2004 1:10 am

I would be using the red starion as a parts car and doing up the JB.

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