so today i finally got my new differential in. the only problem is i think that the guy sent me thw wrong one. i ordered an ap2 rear end and putting my old ap1 and the new rearend side by side, i see no differences at all. the flange is even the same. is there any way to tell which one i have just by the appearance of it?

 

This thread has some pics of the caps and bolts.

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...97158

 

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http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...97158
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so the only way to tell that it is different is by opening it up? there isnt any distinct differences on the outside?

 

I don't know if it is the only way. I just came across that and thought it might be of help.

I can't find any pics of the exteriors of each MY....yet...(still looking)

 

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I can't find any pics of the exteriors of each MY....yet...(still looking)</TD></TR></TABLE>

i appreciate your help. i was just hoping that i wouldnt have to tear apart the differential to find out.

i have a bunch of numbers and stuff that i wrote down off the sides, does anyone know if there is a way to tell by the serial numbers or not?

 

it's simple: since ap2&gt;ap1 all you have to do is look inside the diff:

ap1 differential is actually battery powered, run on 2 duracell D batteries..when we all know they should have used energizer

ap2 differential is powered by a nuclear reactor based on contained energy preserved from hiroshima and nagasaki

thus ap2&gt;ap1 diff....it's that simple

these are honda motor co's deepest darkest secrets...jdm y0!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GRAF-FITI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's simple: since ap2&gt;ap1 all you have to do is look inside the diff:

ap1 differential is actually battery powered, run on 2 duracell D batteries..when we all know they should have used energizer

ap2 differential is powered by a nuclear reactor based on contained energy preserved from hiroshima and nagasaki

thus ap2&gt;ap1 diff....it's that simple

these are honda motor co's deepest darkest secrets...jdm y0!</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i thought it was something with the batteries. i might trhow some recharable ones in or something or just wire the diff to the alternator.

on a serious note...does anyone really know the answer? i look at MY01 differentials (since i have snapped two) and they share the same number on it (41200PCZ0030) but the new one that i am hoping is an ap2 diff has the number 41200PCZA000. Does anyone have an ap2 diff laying out that they can compare these numbers to? thanks.

 

Okay i found the answer! I didnt realize when looking the first time that the threads on the flange are actually bigger. they are drilled in the same place, just thicker. So now i am changing the flange, throwing some lucas in it, and throwin it into the car. i want to thank SuzukaBlueAP2 for the help, its nice to have an online community that is helpful and goes out of their way to help others

 

You will need the AP2-specific 8mm hex bolts, which won't fit in your AP1 driveshaft IIRC.

 

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