Hey, new to the forum. I wanted to know if the 97-01 q45 rear diff is a R230V or an R200V? Is it a long nose or a short nose? Does anyone have pictures of it? I have been reading so many posts but it seems no one really knows. Can anyone help out?

The '97-'01 rear diff is an R200V. The case is identical to the one on Z32 NA's. The only differences are the gear ratio and the companion flange. Check link for more details:

http://fgy33.tripod.com/id28.html

thanks, this is great!!!! thank you very much!!!! That is a very helpful write up.