buggy differential question..need some opinions.

[DwightSchrute]

i have a friend that has fallen on some hard times and me and the guys i run with are trying to hook him up with a ride.


we're looking to get him the new ultra-lx-1E. i've done alot of reading on them, and it used to be the ultras had diff issues, but apparently, the new lx-1E's have hardened diff gears and that problem isn't an issue anymore. everyone i've talked to has said they are actually really good on the street and are great for bashing.

so, that being said, i really like all the features except that monster of a spur gear it has. it's a 51t.

my buddy is a bit of a speed freak, so i was trying to find a different spur to pair with the stock diff. no luck there.

my question is...can i swap the center lx-1 diff with an 8ight diff? aren't they all pretty close to being the same?


if anyone can assist, it would really speed along the process.

thanks guys,
-rocket