mickdj

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have 200tdi disco diffs got higher ratios to a stanard series 3 one, one persons telling me they have and anothers saying there the same who`s right because if they are higher im gonna use them as poor mans overdrive.
 
Yes, basically two ratios, leaf sprung motors & coil sprung motors.
Gross simplification, but if you do a search it's all been covered on here fairly recently.
 
ashcrofts have a diff diff (?!) for P38's - but they do mentiion 2 pin and 4 pin - not the ratios.
 
The original question was about ratios, there are other differences, some are interchangeable, some are not
 
I think P38 diffs may have had a longer nose.
Was it used on the Wolf, or was that just the prototype?
 
according to Ashcrofts - the only diff seems to be that the P38 rear has a 4 pin diff - but that is interchangeable with the front (2 pin) to give added strength. There is no other comment - ratios, long noses etc.
 
so it will lower my engine rpm when im sat at 50/55 mph as to it sounding like im rapeing it if i swap my diffs for 200 tdi disco diffs.
 
according to Ashcrofts - the only diff seems to be that the P38 rear has a 4 pin diff - but that is interchangeable with the front (2 pin) to give added strength. There is no other comment - ratios, long noses etc.

All P38A differentials are the same apart from the ones fitted into the rear of the 4.6HSE. These incorporate the 4 pin diff. All the others have the 2 pin diff.
 
so it will lower my engine rpm when im sat at 50/55 mph as to it sounding like im rapeing it if i swap my diffs for 200 tdi disco diffs.

what size tyres do you have ? fitting something like some 750s helps on a series
 
i dont realy understand that link i was just kinda hoping some one could say they are or arent.
 
according to that link, Trewy - thay are saying that the same diff was fitted to ALL vehicles both leaf and coil until 1993 - then they changed - and yes - the Wolf and the P38 4 pin are the same.

RD127 = 10 spline, suitable for Land Rover Series 1. 2. 2A, 3, Range Rover classic, Defenders and Discovery’s up to 1993. Spacer ring will be required for imperial carriers. (Previously know as RD03, now discontinued).

RD128 = 24 spline, suitable for Range Rover classic, Defender’s
and Discovery’s 1993 onwards. (Previously know as RD56, now discontinued).

RD138 = Defender 110 2003 onwards, rear axle only.
(Previously know as RD57, now discontinued).

RD138 = P38A front or rear. (Previously know as RD57, now discontinued).

RD138 = Wolf rear axle. (Previously know as RD57, now discontinued).

RD128 = May also be fitted into 2003 onwards rear axle and P38A with the addition of a spacer ring. It can then be refitted into an earlier type of diff casing at a later date of required.
 

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