How to get Z31 r200 diff into a 280zx?

[Z.]

Just trying to work out how I can marry up a r200 longnose out of a z31 with my 280zx rear end.. the diff will bolt right up if I'm correct but whats the best option for cv's to use? can you swap the half shafts between diffs so I don't have to use the z31 cv's as they won't be thee right size?

 

Reason: I currently have a r180 on my 280zx but I've also got a z32 300zx lsd shortnose diff and I know a wrecker with an open z31 r200 diff along with crossmember, cv's and lower control arms. I'm thinking about swapping the shortnose lsd internals into a longnose housing as a cheap alternative to buying an original r200 longnose.

 

Cheers, any help appreciated

[luvemfast]

I've got a Z31 R200 diff in my ZX, using the CV's.

I made up an adaptor, see pic, to bolt between hub and half shaft.

I also had to modify the flange on the nose of the diff to fit to tail shaft. (Simple bore for location and drilling of bolt holes)

[Z.]

I've got a Z31 R200 diff in my ZX, using the CV's.

I made up an adaptor, see pic, to bolt between hub and half shaft.

I also had to modify the flange on the nose of the diff to fit to tail shaft. (Simple bore for location and drilling of bolt holes)

 

That's pretty straight forward.. might just do that then. I was under the impression the z31 cv shafts had a shaft on either end I didn't realize the hub end was just a plate like on the 280's. That makes it heaps easier!

 

Thanks for the info luvemfast!