new2mazda

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i am getting a clutch based lsd for a good deal.... and i am wondering.... what is the best LSD for both racing and drifitng? i know there are different kinds but i am wondering what is available for my 87 gxl

glh-fc

i suggest a 1.5 way lsd if the car is gonna still be driven daily.a 2way is good for drifting but it's a handful on the street when doing tight turns in a parking lot and chew up tires pretty good on low speed turns.plus the diff keeps clunking.i know a few people running a 2way on their fc's and their cars are daily driven,even when backing out of the driveway it clunks and groans pretty good and you can see the inside wheel chattering on very slow turns.1.5way lsd's will also clunk but not as bad.

this also depends on how tight the lsd has been packed.

new2mazda

iTrader: (1)

ok... so what kind of diff will i be looking for? a 1.5? what else is that referred to as? and what is my clutch based lsd refered to as?

RB_eater

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I think the awnser to your question is a 2-way differential. Check the Kaaz units. They are 900$ a piece though.

If you want something cheaper you can always rebuild a S4 diff. (S5 are viscious).

Turbo II Rotor

iTrader: (2)

Also look into ATS if your willing to spend a little more. I would suggest the ats carbon 2way.

woopadeedo

can you rebuild a s4 diff and shim it stiffer like the s3 ones?

Red_Rabbit86

hey turbo 2 rotor have you have any experance with a carbon diff??? i am thinking about going carbon and i just wanted to konw how they are.

Roen

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What type of racing? IMHO the best LSD for road racing is not the same as the best LSD for drifting.

gopher_6_9

The best is the one you are most comfortable with. I drove the ranger I had (built *** 302/c4/8.8 conversion) with the rear welded for no telling how long and never had a problem, actually liked it better than the LS or lockers because it was predictable, I knew exactly when and how it would step out all the time.

Roen

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not true, the best LSD is a clutch-type or welded diff, vs. the torsen and viscous type diffs for drifting, makes it easier for the wheels to kick out and stay out.

You may think it's more comfortable on a diff that you're used to, but I bet you'd be faster around a track with a properly set up diff.

new2mazda

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ok so a clutch based lsd is good with drifting as well?

Roen

iTrader: (2)

i meant clutch and welded are better for drifting. I prefer viscous for road course.

Welded I would stay away from on the street. Viscous is only if you're cheap and can't afford anything else.