[ed95]

right so on research i've heard that if any more power is put through the rear axle more than the little sidevalve gives the axle cant cope with it,

so my question is what axles are there other than the 105e axle that are gd for the 100e

cheers ed

 

[sidspop]

What power are you thinking of?

 

[ed95]

i've just bought a xflow and gearbox think its from a 1200 mk1 escort from a couple of mates

 

[kapri]

Depends how you drive it. I've puts 1600 GT xflow power though one with no problems.Snapped rear springs instead! That was on crossplies and I think wide radials would cause more of an issue Apparently if you do snap a halfshaft and wheel etc will fall out the axle.

 

[sidspop]

105 axle and Escort axle are near enough the same, just that the 105 is narrower by a couple of inches. The reason people go for them is to get RWD wheels under the arches. If you get FWD wheels with less offset, then you cna use an escort axle. See about getting axle off your mates, and prop as well if possible. It will make it easier for you.

 

[ed95]

ok will ask thanks for the quick replies

 

[steve1275]

Talk to Dave Colledge at Retroford,he is a mine of information,and runs one of the quickest mk2 escorts around.

 

[WB54]

stick with the 105e, the width is right, the diff flange easy to connect up, diff ratios are plentiful, brakes easy to upgrade etc.

 

[Scotty B'reg]

I know someone over Spalding way who had 105e Axle n diff. Could ask if he's still got it n how much if needed?

 

[56 AUSTIN]

guys, on the subject of this, whats the difference in width between the 105e axle and a mk1 Cortina axle ?

 

[Mudgie]

From research iv`e been doing(i need a 105e axle if anyone has one for sale)105e is 44inch,mk1 cortina is 46 inch,escort 48 inch and capri 50 inch as measured from back plate mounting point.cheers

 

[Duncan]

105e shafts are eayer to get than a whole axle and the big bearing ones fit the escort casing so get the escort casing and shorten it to suit the 105e shfts it worked for me.

 

[ed95]

hi Scotty B'reg i would be interested if your friend still has the axle

cheers ed

 

[WB54]

105e shafts are eayer to get than a whole axle and the big bearing ones fit the escort casing so get the escort casing and shorten it to suit the 105e shfts it worked for me.

theres a company on ebay who do re-tubed English axles for oval racing for about £95, a shorter case would be no problem for them if it's being cut