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Old May 27, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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Helical gear LSD

Is that different from what we have in the States? I've got an 88TII and thought it has a LSD. Is Helical different??


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Old May 27, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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That's a torsen (as in torque sensing) diff.
It's the best you can get - no clutches to wear out..
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Old May 27, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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So thats not what comes stock right? Ours have clutch plates like a regular posi?
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Old May 27, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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http://www.mazdatrix.com/g8.htm

Series 4 RX-7s have clutch type LSDs. The above link has some good information.
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Old May 27, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the link. Those are high doller items!
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